The Rouleur Quiz 13/6/2014
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Who is the last Frenchman to win the Criterium du Dauphiné?
- A.
Armand De Las Cuevas
- B.
Bernard Hinault
- C.
Richard Virenque
- D.
Christophe Moreau
Correct Answer
D. ChristopHe MoreauExplanation
Christophe Moreau is the last Frenchman to win the Criterium du Dauphiné. This race is a prestigious cycling event held in France, and Moreau emerged as the victor in 2007. He had a successful career as a professional cyclist, with several notable achievements, including winning the French national road race championship and finishing in the top ten of the Tour de France multiple times. Moreau's victory in the Criterium du Dauphiné showcased his talent and ability to compete at the highest level in the sport.Rate this question:
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“You didn’t really expect to have a conversation with him, especially at the Tour where he was under all the pressure and the stress. We rode around him and his moods like he was a traffic island.” – Chris Froome, in The Climb, on who?
- A.
Dave Brailsford
- B.
Bradley Wiggins
- C.
Sean Yates
- D.
Richie Porte
Correct Answer
B. Bradley WigginsExplanation
The correct answer is Bradley Wiggins. The quote suggests that the person being talked about was under a lot of pressure and stress during the Tour, and that they were difficult to have a conversation with. Chris Froome mentions riding around this person's moods, implying that they had to navigate around their unpredictable behavior. Bradley Wiggins, as a professional cyclist, would fit this description as he has participated in multiple Tours de France and has experienced the pressure and stress associated with the race.Rate this question:
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Cervélo is the bicycle sponsor of Garmin-Sharp. Where are the company’s headquarters situated?
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Italy
- B.
USA
- C.
Spain
- D.
Canada
Correct Answer
D. CanadaExplanation
Cervélo being the bicycle sponsor of Garmin-Sharp suggests that the company has a close partnership or affiliation with Garmin-Sharp. Since Cervélo is the focus of the question, it is reasonable to assume that the headquarters of the company would be relevant to the partnership. Therefore, the correct answer is Canada.Rate this question:
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What colour is the leader’s jersey of the Tour de Suisse?
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Blue
- B.
Green
- C.
Yellow
- D.
Pink
Correct Answer
C. YellowExplanation
The leader's jersey of the Tour de Suisse is yellow. This is a common color used in cycling races to represent the overall leader of the race. The yellow jersey is worn by the cyclist who has the lowest cumulative time in the race so far. It is a symbol of excellence and achievement in the sport of cycling.Rate this question:
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Aged 22 when he took victory, who is the youngest Tour de France winner since the Second World War?
- A.
Laurent Fignon
- B.
Jan Ullrich
- C.
Felice Gimondi
- D.
Greg LeMond
Correct Answer
A. Laurent FignonExplanation
Laurent Fignon is the correct answer because he was the youngest Tour de France winner since the Second World War, winning the race at the age of 22.Rate this question:
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The Commonwealth Games were last held in Delhi in 2010. Who was the winner of the men’s road race?
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David Millar
- B.
Alex Dowsett
- C.
Allan Davis
- D.
Chris Sutton
Correct Answer
C. Allan DavisExplanation
Allan Davis was the winner of the men's road race in the Commonwealth Games held in Delhi in 2010.Rate this question:
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Earlier this year, Johan Bruyneel was given a ban for his involvement in doping. How long is it?
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Two years
- B.
Five years
- C.
Ten years
- D.
Lifetime
Correct Answer
C. Ten yearsExplanation
Johan Bruyneel was given a ten-year ban for his involvement in doping earlier this year.Rate this question:
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Name the climb on which Lance Armstrong was forced to go through a field while descending on stage nine of the 2003 Tour de France to avoid the fallen Joseba Beloki.
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Col de la Rochette
- B.
Col de Manse
- C.
Col de Peyresourde
- D.
Côte de Laffrey
Correct Answer
A. Col de la RochetteExplanation
During stage nine of the 2003 Tour de France, Lance Armstrong was forced to go through a field while descending to avoid the fallen Joseba Beloki. The correct answer is Col de la Rochette.Rate this question:
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Where were the UCI Road World Championships held when Lance Armstrong took men’s elite road race victory in 1993?
- A.
Agrigento
- B.
Oslo
- C.
San Sebastian
- D.
Zurich
Correct Answer
B. OsloExplanation
Lance Armstrong won the men's elite road race at the UCI Road World Championships in 1993 in Oslo.Rate this question:
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Who finished as the last-placed rider (lanterne rouge) at the 2013 Tour de France?
- A.
Marcel Kittel
- B.
Svein Tuft
- C.
Stuart O’Grady
- D.
Albert Timmer
Correct Answer
B. Svein TuftExplanation
In the 2013 Tour de France, Svein Tuft finished as the last-placed rider, also known as the "lanterne rouge." This means that he had the slowest overall time among all the participants in the race.Rate this question:
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