Hornman is my name for the superfan who runs along the peloton with a giant flag and huge antlers attached to a football helmet. He has been a busy guy at the Grand Tours running along side the peloton with his flag and holding the torch for a Lance Armstrong return which is now happening.
During the Vuelta Juan Antonio Flecha decided to interact with the fan and steal his flag. Perhaps Flecha was annoyed at John McCains perplexing stance on meeting Spanish President Zapatero. Or maybe he was getting annoyed at the guy with a giant flag running by the peloton everyday. Or maybe Flecha wanted to be a superfan for Lance Armstrong now that he is returning to the peloton. Either way it is an unusual highlight. Thanks to pezcyclingnews.com for the link.