Which Roadie are you? Out of the back and proud. It's a ride, not a sprint The Lanterne Rouge is the last place rider in a cycling race such as the Tour. The Rider gets to ride through the finish line while holding a Red Lantern. The phrase comes from the French for "Red Lantern" and refers to the red lantern hung on the rear vehicle of a passenger railway train or the brake van (USA caboose ) of a railway freight (goods) train, which signalmen (USA dispatchers) would look for in order to make sure none of the couplings had become disconnected. • 100% combed and ring-spun cotton (Heather colors contain polyester) • Fabric weight: 4.2 oz/yd² (142 g/m²) • Pre-shrunk fabric • Side seamed construction • Shoulder-to-shoulder taping