Ultimate Quiz On Tour De France
Do you really know everything about Tour de France?
- 1.
In May 2007, 1996 Tour de France winner Bjarne Riis admitted to what?
- A.
Using A Substitute Rider
- B.
Cheating On His Taxes
- C.
Using Illegal Substances
- D.
Riding An Illegal Bike
Correct Answer
C. Using Illegal Substances -
- 2.
Which former Tour de France winner testified at Floyd Landis' 2007 steroid trial?
- A.
Greg LeMond
- B.
Lance Armstrong
- C.
Eddy Merckx
- D.
Miguel Indurain
Correct Answer
A. Greg LeMond -
- 3.
In what month did the Tour de France take place in 2007?
- A.
August
- B.
May
- C.
June
- D.
July
Correct Answer
D. July -
- 4.
Days before the Tour de France begins, festivities dedicated to what theme take place?
- A.
Olympic Games
- B.
History Of France
- C.
Sacre Coeur
- D.
La Grande Boucle
Correct Answer
D. La Grande Boucle -
- 5.
The second time the Tour de France went to England, how did riders cross the English Channel?
- A.
Tunnel
- B.
Airplane
- C.
Bridge
- D.
Ferry
Correct Answer
A. Tunnel -
- 6.
When was the Tour de France first broadcast in the United States in high-definition television?
- A.
2003
- B.
2005
- C.
2007
- D.
2001
Correct Answer
C. 2007 -
- 7.
Fittingly, Irish rider Sean Kelly won what jersey in the Tour de France four times between 1982-92?
- A.
Blue
- B.
Yellow
- C.
Green
- D.
White
Correct Answer
C. Green -
- 8.
In what year did the first post-World War II Tour de France occur?
- A.
1945
- B.
1951
- C.
1947
- D.
1950
Correct Answer
C. 1947 -
- 9.
In 1947 French rider Jean Robic won the Tour de France without ever wearing what jersey?
- A.
Yellow
- B.
Red
- C.
Green
- D.
White
Correct Answer
A. Yellow -
- 10.
The 1990 Tour de France marked the first year that riders from what country participated?
- A.
Poland
- B.
Scotland
- C.
USSR
- D.
Morocco
Correct Answer
C. USSR -
- 11.
In the first 95 annual Tour de France races, which of these countries was never represented?
- A.
Morocco
- B.
Lithuania
- C.
Zimbabwe
- D.
Portugal
Correct Answer
C. Zimbabwe -
- 12.
The Tour de France always finishes on what famous French street?
- A.
Rue De Napoleon
- B.
Champs-Elysees
- C.
Moulin Rouge
- D.
St. Charles Square
Correct Answer
B. Champs-Elysees -
- 13.
For the first time in history, the Tour de France will depart from what location in 2009?
- A.
Madrid
- B.
Monaco
- C.
Rome
- D.
Geneva
Correct Answer
B. Monaco -
- 14.
The Tour de France is one of how many Grand Tours in cycling?
- A.
One
- B.
Seven
- C.
Five
- D.
Three
Correct Answer
D. Three -
- 15.
How old was the oldest man to compete in the 2007 Tour de France?
- A.
52
- B.
55
- C.
38
- D.
27
Correct Answer
C. 38 -
- 16.
Who was the 2007 Tour de France Champion?
- A.
Alberto Contador
- B.
Cedric Vasseur
- C.
Mauricio Soler
- D.
Tom Boonen
Correct Answer
A. Alberto Contador -
- 17.
In the 2007 Tour de France, Tom Boonen won the green jersey representing which country?
- A.
USA
- B.
England
- C.
Belgium
- D.
Colombia
Correct Answer
C. Belgium -
- 18.
In the 2007 Tour de France, Andreas Kloden injured his coccyx, which is better known as what?
- A.
Knee
- B.
Shin
- C.
Tailbone
- D.
Elbow
Correct Answer
C. Tailbone -
- 19.
What Australian Tour de France rider was congratulated on the podium by Belgium's King Albert II?
- A.
Rupert Guiness
- B.
Alexandre Vikolets
- C.
Robbie McEwen
- D.
Mike Gates
Correct Answer
C. Robbie McEwen -
- 20.
What seven-time Tour de France winner is also a testicular cancer survivor?
- A.
Butch Wetzel
- B.
Alberto Contador
- C.
Carl Hughes
- D.
Lance Armstrong
Correct Answer
D. Lance Armstrong -
- 21.
American Tour de France stage winner Davis Phinney was diagnosed with what disease in 2000?
- A.
Juvenile Diabetes
- B.
Parkinson's Disease
- C.
Alzheimer's Disease
- D.
Muscular Dystrophy
Correct Answer
B. Parkinson's Disease -
- 22.
Who was the first American to win a road stage of the Tour de France?
- A.
Lance Armstrong
- B.
Mike Jones
- C.
Davis Phinney
- D.
Mac Thompson
Correct Answer
C. Davis Phinney -
- 23.
What was the total in euros awarded to the Tour de France race winner in 2007?
- A.
500,000
- B.
1,000,000
- C.
730,000
- D.
450,000
Correct Answer
D. 450,000 -
- 24.
Which Tour de France jersey identifies the leader in the classification on points?
- A.
Red Polka Dot
- B.
White
- C.
Green
- D.
Yellow
Correct Answer
C. Green -
- 25.
The red polka dot jersey is awarded to what winner in the Tour de France?
- A.
Final Classification
- B.
Best Young Rider
- C.
Point Scorer
- D.
Mountain Climber
Correct Answer
D. Mountain Climber -
- 26.
What piece of protective gear is mandatory for Tour de France participants to wear at all times?
- A.
Ear Plugs
- B.
Helmet
- C.
Mouthpiece
- D.
Gloves
Correct Answer
B. Helmet -
- 27.
By Tour de France rules, who is allowed to wear the yellow jersey at the start of the race?
- A.
Previous Year's Winner
- B.
Youngest Rider
- C.
Coin-Toss Winner
- D.
Hosting Team's Leader
Correct Answer
A. Previous Year's Winner -
- 28.
In 1969, the Tour de France moved from national teams to what kind of teams?
- A.
Brand Names
- B.
Speed Sets
- C.
Age Groups
- D.
Foursomes
Correct Answer
A. Brand Names -
- 29.
In 1910, the Tour de France entered what mountain range for the first time?
- A.
Urals
- B.
Pyrenees
- C.
Alps
- D.
Himalayas
Correct Answer
B. Pyrenees -
- 30.
The first live radio broadcast of the Tour de France occurred in what year?
- A.
1969
- B.
1930
- C.
1947
- D.
1910
Correct Answer
B. 1930 -
- 31.
What team did Lance Armstrong ride for when he won the 2003 Tour de France?
- A.
Team Bianchi
- B.
Deutsche Telekom
- C.
Team CSC
- D.
U.S. Postal-Berry Floor
Correct Answer
D. U.S. Postal-Berry Floor -
- 32.
What Tour de France rider was nicknamed "Campionissimo" (Champion of Champions)?
- A.
Gino Bartali
- B.
Greg Lemond
- C.
Fausto Coppi
- D.
Laurent Fignon
Correct Answer
C. Fausto Coppi -
- 33.
What Tour de France champion from Belgium won 379 professional road victories?
- A.
Laurent Fignon
- B.
Charly Gaul
- C.
Miguel Indurain
- D.
Rik Van Looy
Correct Answer
D. Rik Van Looy -
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