Cycling Grand Tours

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Instructions: Test your knowledge of professional cycling, the Tour de France, and cycling legends!

1.
What are the three Grand Tours in professional cycling?
A
Tour de France, Giro d'Italia, Tour de Suisse
B
Tour de France, Giro d'Italia, Vuelta a Espana
C
Tour de France, Tour of Flanders, Paris-Roubaix
D
Tour de France, Tour of Britain, Tour of California
2.
What color jersey does the overall leader of the Tour de France wear?
A
White
B
Green
C
Yellow
D
Polka dot
3.
In which year was the first Tour de France held?
A
1896
B
1903
C
1910
D
1920
4.
What does the green jersey signify in the Tour de France?
A
Best climber
B
Points classification leader (sprinter)
C
Best young rider
D
Most aggressive rider
5.
Which cyclist holds the record for most Tour de France victories?
A
No one holds it (multiple tied at 5)
B
Jacques Anquetil
C
Eddy Merckx
D
Bernard Hinault
6.
What does the polka dot jersey represent in the Tour de France?
A
Best young rider
B
Most combative rider
C
Sprint points leader
D
King of the Mountains (best climber)
7.
Which Belgian cyclist is known as 'The Cannibal' for his dominance in the sport?
A
Philippe Gilbert
B
Eddy Merckx
C
Roger De Vlaeminck
D
Freddy Maertens
8.
What is a 'peloton' in cycling?
A
A mountain pass
B
A type of bicycle
C
The main group of riders in a race
D
A sprint finish
9.
What is the famous cobblestone classic race held in northern France?
A
Liege-Bastogne-Liege
B
Milan-San Remo
C
Paris-Roubaix
D
Tour of Flanders
10.
How long is a typical stage in the Tour de France?
A
100-150 km
B
150-200 km
C
250-300 km
D
50-80 km
11.
What is a 'time trial' in cycling?
A
A timed sprint at the finish
B
A training exercise
C
A race with a time limit
D
A race against the clock where riders start individually
12.
Which mountain pass in the Tour de France is considered one of the most iconic climbs?
A
Alpe d'Huez
B
Mount Olympus
C
The Matterhorn
D
Mont Blanc
13.
What type of bicycle is used in track cycling?
A
Fixed-gear bike with no brakes
B
Road bike with gears
C
Mountain bike
D
Recumbent bike
14.
When did cycling become part of the modern Olympic Games?
A
1924
B
1912
C
1896
D
1900
15.
What is a 'domestique' in professional cycling?
A
A cycling fan
B
A race official
C
A support rider who assists the team leader
D
A team leader

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