The craziest looks from the Tour de France sidelines

Emil Lendof

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Jul 23, 2018

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Spectators run along Netherlands' Steven Kruijswijk in the ascent to l'Alpe d'Huez during the twelfth stage of the 105th edition of the Tour de France cycling race, between Bourg-Saint-Maurice - Les Arcs and l'Alpe d'Huez.

Every Tour de France brings about fans in quirky costumes, or lack thereof, to showcase their passion for the sport of cycling. 2018 is no different. Here are some of the craziest fan looks seen at the sidelines of this year’s Tour de France. AFP/Getty Images

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Spectators wait along the road to watch riders during the first stage of the 105th edition of the Tour de France cycling race between Noirmoutier-en-l'ile and Fontenay-le Comte, western France.

TOPSHOT – Spectators wait along the road to watch riders during the first stage of the 105th edition of the Tour de France cycling race between Noirmoutier-en-l’ile and Fontenay-le Comte,… AFP/Getty Images

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A dressed-up spectator waves from the side of the road as he waits to watch riders during the first stage of the 105th edition of the Tour de France cycling… AFP/Getty Images

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Spectators wave from atop a platform during the second stage of the 105th edition of the Tour de France cycling race between Mouilleron-Saint-Germain and La Roche-sur-Yon, western France.

TOPSHOT – Spectators wave from atop a platform during the second stage of the 105th edition of the Tour de France cycling race between Mouilleron-Saint-Germain and La Roche-sur-Yon, western France,… AFP/Getty Images

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Spectators wait for riders to cross the finish line during the second stage of the 105th edition of the Tour de France cycling race between Mouilleron-Saint-Germain and La Roche-sur-Yon, western… AFP/Getty Images

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Spectators wait prior to the start of the third stage of the 105th edition of the Tour de France cycling race, a 35.5 km team time-trial around Cholet, western France,… AFP/Getty Images

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Firefighters in their working outfit wave a French flag as they cheer during the fourth stage of the 105th edition of the Tour de France cycling race between La Baule… AFP/Getty Images

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Spectators wait at the finish line to watch the arrival of the fourth stage of the 105th edition of the Tour de France cycling race between La Baule and Sarzeau,… AFP/Getty Images

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A spectator dressed in a fancy costume of Casimir, a character of the 1970s – 1980s French television show “L’Ile aux Enfants”, waves from the side of the route during… AFP/Getty Images

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A spectator holds a placard to cheer a rider during the seventh stage of the 105th edition of the Tour de France cycling race between Fougeres and Chartres, western France,… AFP/Getty Images

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A spectator waves the French flag from the side of the route at the start of the ninth stage of the 105th edition of the Tour de France cycling race between Arras and Roubaix, northern France.

A spectator waves the French flag from the side of the route at the start of the ninth stage of the 105th edition of the Tour de France cycling race… AFP/Getty Images

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Spectators wait at the finish line to watch the arrival of the tenth stage of the 105th edition of the Tour de France cycling race between Annecy and Le Grand-Bornand,… AFP/Getty Images

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Spectators dressed in dancing tutu rush to watch the riders during the tenth stage of the 105th edition of the Tour de France cycling race between Annecy and Le Grand-Bornand,… AFP/Getty Images

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A spectator dressed in a fancy chicken costume in the colors of the French flag, waves as he stands on the side of the route during the eleventh stage of… AFP/Getty Images

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Spectators cheer during the eleventh stage of the 105th edition of the Tour de France cycling race between Albertville and La Rosiere, French Alps, on July 18, 2018. (Photo by… AFP/Getty Images

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Spectators run along (From R) Colombia's Egan Bernal, Great Britain's Geraint Thomas, wearing the overall leader's yellow jersey, Great Britain's Christopher Froome, France's Romain Bardet (Rear) and Colombia's Nairo Quintana as they ride in the ascent to l'Alpe d'Huez during the twelfth stage of the 105th edition of the Tour de France cycling race, between Bourg-Saint-Maurice - Les Arcs and l'Alpe d'Huez.

TOPSHOT – Spectators run along (From R) Colombia’s Egan Bernal, Great Britain’s Geraint Thomas, wearing the overall leader’s yellow jersey, Great Britain’s Christopher Froome, France’s Romain Bardet (Rear) and Colombia’s… AFP/Getty Images

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A spectator dressed in a fancy costume cheers during the 13th stage of the 105th edition of the Tour de France cycling race, between Le Bourg-d’Oisans and Valence, on July… AFP/Getty Images

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A spectator dressed in a fancy costume waves from the side of the route during the 15th stage of the 105th edition of the Tour de France cycling race, between… AFP/Getty Images

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A spectator holds a makeshift giant syringe during the 15th stage of the 105th edition of the Tour de France cycling race, between Millau and Carcassonne on July 22, 2018…. AFP/Getty Images

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A spectator dressed in a fancy bunny rabbit costumes waves during the 13th stage of the 105th edition of the Tour de France cycling race, between Le Bourg-d’Oisans and Valence,… AFP/Getty Images

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