Traditions
One tradition of the Tour Down Under is that the fans choose an unknown rider and treat him the way they would a star, by mobbing him at hotels and painting his name on the road. The rider must be a non-English speaking domestique who most likely will not get a start at a major race and will simply act as a bottle carrier. For 2010 that rider was Arthur Vichot of Francaise Des Jeux. For 2011, the rider was Angel Madrazo of Team Movistar. For 2012, the rider was Wouter Mol of Vacansoleil-DCM.
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