Wim Vansevenant finished second to last today in the time trial. Vansevenant is safely in last place – the Lanterne Rouge – after today’s stage and will ride into Paris tomorrow to be the only man in history to win the Lanterne Rouge three times in a row. Gefeliciteerd Wim!

ODE TO THE LANTERNE ROUGE

The Lanterne Rouge goes to the one who is last
In this Tour and all Tours past
Like the yellow jersey it is an honor to behold
It goes to the man who is just as bold.

The Flemish press is also thrilled about Vansevenant’s achievement. And the Wall Street Journal wrote a profile about him.