Tour De France Quiz
Test your knowledge about Tour de France with this quiz
- 1.
Seven-time Tour de France champion Lance Armstrong was born in what U.S. state?
- A.
Colorado
- B.
New Jersey
- C.
New Hampshire
- D.
Texas
Correct Answer
D. Texas -
- 2.
At one point, the Tour de France stretched to how many kilometres?
- A.
3,000
- B.
4,834
- C.
1,400
- D.
5,564
Correct Answer
D. 5,564 -
- 3.
How many mountain stages were included in the Tour de France 2007 course?
- A.
Three
- B.
Six
- C.
Eight
- D.
Eleven
Correct Answer
B. Six -
- 4.
Where was the starting point of the Tour de France 2007?
- A.
London
- B.
Nice
- C.
Madrid
- D.
Paris
Correct Answer
A. London -
- 5.
Who was the first British rider to wear the yellow jersey in the Tour de France?
- A.
Lance Armstrong
- B.
David Millar
- C.
Tim Evans
- D.
Tom Simpson
Correct Answer
D. Tom Simpson -
- 6.
In 2000, what British rider won the yellow jersey in the Tour de France?
- A.
David Egars
- B.
David Millar
- C.
Tom Simpson
- D.
Duncan Paul
Correct Answer
B. David Millar -
- 7.
What French cyclist is nicknamed "The Badger"?
- A.
Brian Adkins
- B.
Hugh Wrigley
- C.
Bernard Hinault
- D.
Greg LeMond
Correct Answer
C. Bernard Hinault -
- 8.
Through 2008, which French cyclist had won the Tour de France the most times?
- A.
Jean Bellay
- B.
Bernard Hinault
- C.
Emile Aubege
- D.
Raymond Lebretton
Correct Answer
B. Bernard Hinault -
- 9.
How many Moroccan cyclists raced in the Tour de France during the 20th century?
- A.
Six
- B.
Onw
- C.
Forty
- D.
Seven
Correct Answer
B. Onw -
- 10.
During the onset of World War II, what country did not send a team to the Tour de France in 1939?
- A.
Belgium
- B.
Italy
- C.
France
- D.
Switzerland
Correct Answer
B. Italy -
- 11.
In 1999, Lance Armstrong shared the yellow jersey with what other Tour de France rider?
- A.
Jaan Kirsipuu
- B.
Alex Zulle
- C.
Mariano Piccoli
- D.
Tom Steels
Correct Answer
A. Jaan Kirsipuu -
- 12.
How many riders competed in the first Tour de France?
- A.
110
- B.
88
- C.
60
- D.
29
Correct Answer
C. 60 -
- 13.
What telecommunications team won "Best Team" at the 2004 Tour de France?
- A.
Sprint
- B.
T-Mobile
- C.
AT&T
- D.
Verizon
Correct Answer
B. T-Mobile -
- 14.
How many individual competitions are there in the Tour de France?
- A.
Three
- B.
None
- C.
One
- D.
Five
Correct Answer
D. Five -
- 15.
Tour de France champion Alberto Contador raced in the 2008 Giro d'Italia despite an injury to what?
- A.
Neck
- B.
Elbow
- C.
Foot
- D.
Back
Correct Answer
B. Elbow -
- 16.
Which rider is known for wearing out the most bike chains during a Tour de France?
- A.
Chris Carmichael
- B.
Lance Armstrong
- C.
Alberto Contador
- D.
Alexandre Villejo
Correct Answer
B. Lance Armstrong -
- 17.
How many finishers were there in the worst-ever year of the Tour de France in 1919?
- A.
3 Finishers
- B.
10 Finishers
- C.
26 Finishers
- D.
42 Finishers
Correct Answer
B. 10 Finishers -
- 18.
Through 2008, what was the largest number of riders to wear the yellow jersey in one Tour de France?
- A.
15 Riders
- B.
11 Riders
- C.
8 Riders
- D.
10 Riders
Correct Answer
C. 8 Riders -
- 19.
Who had the smallest winning margin in the Tour de France during the 20th century?
- A.
Greg LeMond
- B.
Eddie Merckx
- C.
Lance Armstrong
- D.
Chris Boardman
Correct Answer
A. Greg LeMond -
- 20.
Who held the record in 2007 for participating in the most Tour de France races?
- A.
Joop Zoetemelk
- B.
Laurent Fignon
- C.
Lance Armstrong
- D.
Greg LeMond
Correct Answer
A. Joop Zoetemelk -
- 21.
Between 1903 and 2007, how many French victories were there in the Tour de France?
- A.
36
- B.
72
- C.
48
- D.
12
Correct Answer
A. 36 -
- 22.
Geo Lefevre and Henri Desgrange ran what business before concocting the idea of a Tour de France?
- A.
Dry Cleaners
- B.
Sports Newspaper
- C.
Candy Factory
- D.
Circus
Correct Answer
B. Sports Newspaper -
- 23.
Who was the first rider to win the Tour de France five times in a row?
- A.
Chris Boardman
- B.
Lance Armstrong
- C.
Miguel Indurain
- D.
Greg LeMond
Correct Answer
C. Miguel Indurain -
- 24.
In 1998, the Tour de France was rocked by what scandal?
- A.
Mexican Mafia
- B.
Y2K Conspiracy
- C.
Festina Affair
- D.
Double Dutch Drugs
Correct Answer
C. Festina Affair -
- 25.
What Tour de France champion was accidentally shot while hunting with a relative in 1987?
- A.
Gustave Gordacci
- B.
Chris Boardman
- C.
Eddie Merckx
- D.
Greg LeMond
Correct Answer
D. Greg LeMond -
- 26.
Who was the first Italian to win all of the top five races in cycling?
- A.
John De Muynck
- B.
Felice Gimondi
- C.
Antonio Carbana
- D.
Claudio Michelotto
Correct Answer
B. Felice Gimondi -
- 27.
In 1950, the Italian team withdrew from the Tour de France after who was threatened with a knife?
- A.
Gino Bartali
- B.
Laurent Fignon
- C.
Alfredo Binda
- D.
Michel Dilorenzo
Correct Answer
A. Gino Bartali -
- 28.
What former Tour de France champion died from malaria in 1960?
- A.
Fausto Coppi
- B.
Lance Armstrong
- C.
Jan Janssen
- D.
Gino Bartali
Correct Answer
A. Fausto Coppi -
- 29.
Who was known as the "Angel of the Mountains" in Tour de France circles?
- A.
Charly Gaul
- B.
Sean Kelly
- C.
Laurent Fignon
- D.
Rik Van Looy
Correct Answer
A. Charly Gaul -
- 30.
What cyclist won one Grand Tour and one World Championship, but only rode in one Tour de France?
- A.
Laurent Fignon
- B.
Greg LeMond
- C.
Francesco Moser
- D.
Sean Kelly
Correct Answer
C. Francesco Moser -
- 31.
What Tour de France rider won the next stage race he entered after suffering a fractured skull?
- A.
Jans Janssen
- B.
Joop Zoetemelk
- C.
Louison Bobet
- D.
Greg LeMond
Correct Answer
B. Joop Zoetemelk -
- 32.
Former Tour de France winner and confessed steroid user Bjarne Riis raced for which team in 2007?
- A.
Team Telekom
- B.
Team CSC
- C.
Team Riis
- D.
Team Ferrari
Correct Answer
A. Team Telekom -
- 33.
In 1994, who broke a Tour de France record by winning the prologue in Lille at 55,152 km/h?
- A.
Tom Simpson
- B.
Brian Robinson
- C.
Barry Hoban
- D.
Chris Boardman
Correct Answer
D. Chris Boardman -
- 34.
Between 1999 and 2005, how many times did Czech rider Pavel Padrnos miss the Tour de France?
- A.
Twice
- B.
Six Times
- C.
Once
- D.
None
Correct Answer
C. Once -
- 35.
In the 1911 Tour de France, Paul Duboc collapsed in the Pyrenees because of what?
- A.
Insulin Shock
- B.
Heart Attack
- C.
Food Poisoning
- D.
Dehydration
Correct Answer
C. Food Poisoning -
- 36.
What Tour de France official has the mission of setting up signs for protecting and signaling?
- A.
Sign Chief
- B.
Sign Commandant
- C.
Mister Road
- D.
Monsieur De Tour
Correct Answer
C. Mister Road -
- 37.
Who spent 96 days wearing the Tour de France yellow jersey, the most through 2008?
- A.
Albert Bourlon
- B.
Eddie Merckx
- C.
Chris Boardman
- D.
Lance Armstrong
Correct Answer
B. Eddie Merckx -
- 38.
Who held the record in number of "King of the Mountains" victories in the Tour de France in 2008?
- A.
Mario Cipollini
- B.
Greg LeMond
- C.
Chris Boardman
- D.
Richard Verinque
Correct Answer
D. Richard Verinque -
- 39.
Where were Geo Lefevre and Henri Desgrange dining when they came up with the Tour de France?
- A.
Moulin Rouge
- B.
Fox & Hounds
- C.
Le Cirque
- D.
Zimmer
Correct Answer
D. Zimmer -
- 40.
What did Tour de France winner Miguel Indurain do on his rest day in 1992?
- A.
Swam The English Channel
- B.
Enlisted In The Army
- C.
Had A Rotten Tooth Extracted
- D.
Flew To Egypt
Correct Answer
C. Had A Rotten Tooth Extracted -
- 41.
Who was the first Dutchman to wear the Tour de France yellow jersey?
- A.
Dave Zabriskie
- B.
Roger Walkowiak
- C.
Wim Van Est
- D.
Hugo Koblet
Correct Answer
C. Wim Van Est -
- 42.
What was Swiss Tour de France rider Hugo Koblet's nickname?
- A.
Hugo The Hero
- B.
Pedaler Of Charm
- C.
Swiss Breeze
- D.
Alpinator
Correct Answer
B. Pedaler Of Charm -
- 43.
Who came up with the idea that generated the first Tour de France caravan?
- A.
Jean-Baptiste Salvado
- B.
Jacques Goddet
- C.
Emile L'Aberge
- D.
Sophia Margot
Correct Answer
B. Jacques Goddet -
- 44.
What French rider filled his water bottle with champagne at the 1964 Tour de France?
- A.
Raymond Poulidor
- B.
Jacques Anquetil
- C.
Georges Groussard
- D.
Henry Anglade
Correct Answer
B. Jacques Anquetil -
- 45.
What Tour de France champion was nicknamed the "Eternal Second"?
- A.
Jan Ullrich
- B.
Louison Bobet
- C.
Eddy Merckx
- D.
Raymond Poulidor
Correct Answer
D. Raymond Poulidor -
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