Froome's tribute to team mates

Ten of the craziest fans at this year's Tour de France

Didi Senft, a cycling enthusiast better known as 'El Diablo' (The Devil). Photo: REUTERS/Eric Gaillard

As Chris Froome looks set to claim Tour de France victory in Paris this evening, we look back at some of the more enthusiastic fans that have lined the route along the way.

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Cycling fan Lee Raynor from Nottingham at the fifteenth stage of the Tour de France. Credit: REUTERS/Eric Gaillard
The pack of riders cycles past a cycling fan dressed as an angel during the 168 km sixteenth stage. Credit: REUTERS/Jacky Naegelen
A cycling fan dressed as Obelix poses while waiting for the riders climbing the Alpe d'Huez mountain.
Cycling fans dressed like Smurf's pose while waiting for the riders climbing the Alpe d'Huez mountain. Credit: REUTERS/Jean-Paul Pelissier
Cycling fans cool off while waiting for the riders to pass. Credit: REUTERS/Jean-Paul Pelissier
Cycling fans Thomas and Sjoerd from the Haag in the Netherlands pose during the 242.5 km fifteenth stage. Credit: REUTERS/Jacky Naegelen
Cycling fans from Norway watch the eighteenth stage of the Tour. Credit: REUTERS/Eric Gaillard
Dutch cycling fans celebrate this year's Tour. Credit: REUTERS/Jean-Paul Pelissier
Australia fans and inflatable kangaroos support this year's riders. Credit: REUTERS/Jean-Paul Pelissier

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