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Quiz on The Tour de France

20 questions · July 24, 2026

The Tour de France stands as one of sport's most grueling endurance tests, a three-week odyssey through varied terrain that has captivated audiences since its inception over a century ago. Riders navigate mountain passes, sprint across flat stages, and race against the clock in individual time trials, each discipline demanding different skills and strategies. Whether you're drawn to the sport's legendary climbers, its tactical complexity, or the rich history woven into its routes and traditions, there's much to discover about cycling's greatest challenge. See how well you know this iconic race.

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Question 1

Easy

This legendary cycling race is held mainly in which country?

Source: Though it occasionally starts abroad, the Tour's heart and finish are always in France.

Question 2

Easy

Which colour jersey is worn by the overall race leader?

Source: Yellow was chosen to match the pages of L'Auto, the newspaper that founded the race.

Question 3

Easy

The green jersey rewards which type of rider?

Source: The green jersey rewards consistency in sprint finishes, not climbing.

Question 4

Easy

In which month does the Tour de France usually take place?

Source: The Tour runs in July, sharing the summer spotlight with Bastille Day.

Question 5

Easy

Roughly how long does the Tour de France last?

Source: Three weeks and over 3,000 km make it one of sport's greatest endurance tests.

Question 6

Easy

What is the large main group of riders called?

Source: From the French for 'little ball,' the peloton saves energy as riders draft each other.

Question 7

Easy

On which Paris avenue does the Tour traditionally finish?

Source: Since 1975 the race has traditionally ended with laps on this famous Paris avenue.

Question 8

Easy

The overall winner is the rider with the lowest cumulative what?

Source: It's not about any single day — the lowest total time over three weeks wins.

Question 9

Easy

In which decade was the first Tour de France held?

Source: The first Tour rolled out in 1903 to boost newspaper sales.

Question 10

Easy

Which legendary climb features 21 numbered hairpin bends?

Source: Its 21 numbered hairpins make it a bucket-list climb for cyclists worldwide.

Question 11

Medium

Who holds the record for the most Tour de France stage wins?

Source: Mark Cavendish broke Eddy Merckx's long-standing record of 34 stage wins.

Question 12

Medium

Which country has produced the most overall Tour de France champions?

Source: Despite cycling's global spread, French riders still top the all-time winners list.

Question 13

Medium

The 'lanterne rouge' is an informal title for which rider?

Source: Finishing dead last earns the 'red lantern' — once a badge of honour worth appearance fees.

Question 14

Medium

Mont Ventoux carries the nickname 'Giant of' where?

Source: Its barren, windswept summit earned Mont Ventoux the nickname 'Giant of Provence.'

Question 15

Medium

How many riders start on each team in the modern Tour?

Source: Teams were cut from nine to eight riders in 2018 to make racing less predictable.

Question 16

Medium

What is a 'domestique' on a cycling team?

Source: A domestique sacrifices personal glory to fetch bottles and shelter the team leader.

Question 17

Medium

What is the procession of sponsor floats before the riders called?

Source: The caravan tosses out free samples and draws millions of roadside spectators.

Question 18

Hard

The 'flamme rouge' marks how far from the finish line?

Source: The red kite, or 'flamme rouge,' signals exactly one kilometre to the line.

Question 19

Hard

Who was the first rider to win the Tour de France five times?

Source: Jacques Anquetil reached five titles in 1964, before Merckx, Hinault and Indurain matched it.

Question 20

Hard

In which year did the Tour first finish atop Alpe d'Huez?

Source: Fausto Coppi won the first-ever Alpe d'Huez stage finish in 1952.

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