Tour de France Trivia

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Find out how much you know about the world's greatest cycle race. (25 questions).

1

In which year was the Tour de France first held?
- 1921
- 1903
- 1915
- 1920
2

Where in Paris does the Tour de France traditionally finish?
- Champs-Elysees
- Place de Concorde
- Arc de Triomphe
- Tour Eiffel
3

The first ever winner of the Tour de France cycle race was French rider Maurice Garin. What did the race winner wear?
- A green armband
- A red cap
- A yellow jersey
- A white jersey
4

Which of the following famous Tour de France climbs DOES NOT take place in the French Alps?
- Alpe d'Huez
- Col du Galibier
- Cormet de Roselend
- Col du Tourmalet
5

How many times has the Tour de France visited Great Britain?
- Once
- Twice
- Three times
- Five times
6

American cyclist Lance Armstrong has won the Tour de France more times than any other rider. How many times has he won the race?
- Four times
- Five times
- Six times
- Seven times
7

Who has won the most stages of the Tour de France?
- Bernard Hinault
- Miguel Indurain
- Lance Armstrong
- Eddy Merckx
8

What in the Tour de France is referred to as the 'Lanterne Rouge'?
- The Devil!
- The race leader
- The rider with the highest score in general points classification
- The last rider in general classification
9

What purpose does a 'domestique' serve in the Tour de France?
- He is a rider who assists the team's designated leaders in sprints and climbs
- He is the team's medic / doctor
- He is the team's bike mechanic
- He is the newest rider in the team
10

Who wears the 'Maillot Vert' in the Tour de France cycle race?
- The stage winner
- The rider with most accrued points
- The race leader
- The strongest climber
11

Which of the following events is NOT raced in the Tour de France?
- Mountain Stage
- Team sprint
- Prologue Time Trial
- Team Time Trial (TTT)
12

Which British cyclist has won the most Tour de France stages in a single year?
- Mark Cavendish
- Robert Millar
- Chris Boardman
- Sean Yates
13

Cyclists from which of the following countries have won the most Tours de France?
- Belgium
- Spain
- United States
- France
14

Which rider has won the 'King of the Mountains' Competition more than six times?
- Claudio Chiappucci
- Eddy Merckx
- Lance Armstrong
- Richard Virenque
15

In a Team Time Trial (TTT) event, when is the clock stopped?
- When the last rider crosses the line at the finish
- When the first rider crosses the line at the finish
- When the fourth rider crosses the line at the finish
- When the fifth rider crosses the line at the finish
16

What is commonly referred to as the 'Peloton'?
- A break-away group of riders
- The fastest rider
- The main group of riders
- The lead rider
17

Which rider wears the 'Maillot blanc' in the Tour de France?
- The best time-triallist
- The best young rider
- The points leader
- The most aggressive rider
18

What are the hardest known category of climbs in a mountain stage of the Tour de France?
- 3rd Category Climb
- 'hors' Category
- 1st Category Climb
- 2nd Category Climb
19

Which rider holds the record for the fastest average speed set over a flat stage of the Tour de France?
- Tom Boonen
- Mario Cipollini
- Lance Armstrong
- Erik Zabel
20

Under the race rules, if a rider crashes or punctures within 3km of the finish line, but can still complete the race, what happens to him?
- He looses 6 race points
- His race is over and he is eliminated from the competition
- He will receive a time penalty of +10 seconds
- He is awarded the same time as the other riders who finish in the same group
21

With the exception of Paris, which town in France has been visited most often by the Tour de France?
- Bordeaux
- Besancon
- Lyon
- St-Brieuc
22

When two riders are tied on points, which rider will wear the Green Jersey?
- The rider who is first across the line at the end of stage.
- The rider who has the lowest overall time for the race.
- The rider with the most number of second or third places etc.
- Both riders wear the green jersey.
23

What is the average number of calories burned per day by a cyclist competing in the Tour de France?
- 8,200 cal
- 1,700 cal
- 4,200 cal
- 5,900 cal
24

What is an 'Autobus'?
- A fast group of riders working together to try and win a stage
- A bus that travels behind the race picking up riders who have withdrawn from competition
- A slow group of riders struggling to keep up the pace on a climbing stage
- A cycling team bus
25

The winner of the Tour de France traditionally does what with the prize money earnings?
- Buys a new bike with it
- Shares it with his team mates
- Gives it to cycling charities and other good causes
- Keeps it all for himself and blows it on an extravagant weekend in Paris!

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Tour de France Trivia

In which year was the Tour de France first held?

Where in Paris does the Tour de France traditionally finish?

The first ever winner of the Tour de France cycle race was French rider Maurice Garin. What did the race winner wear?

Which of the following famous Tour de France climbs DOES NOT take place in the French Alps?

How many times has the Tour de France visited Great Britain?

American cyclist Lance Armstrong has won the Tour de France more times than any other rider. How many times has he won the race?

Who has won the most stages of the Tour de France?

What in the Tour de France is referred to as the 'Lanterne Rouge'?

What purpose does a 'domestique' serve in the Tour de France?

Who wears the 'Maillot Vert' in the Tour de France cycle race?

Which of the following events is NOT raced in the Tour de France?

Which British cyclist has won the most Tour de France stages in a single year?

Cyclists from which of the following countries have won the most Tours de France?

Which rider has won the 'King of the Mountains' Competition more than six times?

In a Team Time Trial (TTT) event, when is the clock stopped?

What is commonly referred to as the 'Peloton'?

Which rider wears the 'Maillot blanc' in the Tour de France?

What are the hardest known category of climbs in a mountain stage of the Tour de France?

Which rider holds the record for the fastest average speed set over a flat stage of the Tour de France?

Under the race rules, if a rider crashes or punctures within 3km of the finish line, but can still complete the race, what happens to him?

With the exception of Paris, which town in France has been visited most often by the Tour de France?

When two riders are tied on points, which rider will wear the Green Jersey?

What is the average number of calories burned per day by a cyclist competing in the Tour de France?

What is an 'Autobus'?

The winner of the Tour de France traditionally does what with the prize money earnings?

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