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Tour de France Quiz Questions
The Tour de France is the world's most famous cycling race, covering around 3,500 kilometres across 21 stages over three weeks every July. First held in 1903, it has grown from a publicity stunt for a French newspaper into one of the defining sporting events of the summer calendar.
Whether you are watching the peloton charge through the Pyrenees, debating the greatest Tour riders of all time, or looking for a cycling-themed round for your pub quiz, these questions cover the race's history, its iconic jerseys and its record-breaking champions.
Tour de France: Fast Facts
- First held in 1903 — originally created to boost sales of the newspaper L'Auto
- Around 3,500 kilometres covered across 21 stages over 23 days, including two rest days
- The yellow jersey (maillot jaune) goes to the overall leader on general classification
- The polka-dot jersey goes to the best climber — formally called the King of the Mountains
- The green jersey goes to the points leader; the white jersey to the best young rider
- Eddy Merckx holds the record for most Tour wins with five titles between 1969 and 1974
Quiz Questions
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The Tour de France is primarily what kind of race?
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Cycling
- Cycling ✓
- Running
- Swimming
- Motor racing
What colour jersey does the leader of the Tour de France cycling race wear?
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Yellow
- Red
- White
- Green
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How many stages does the Tour de France consist of?
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21
What is the name of the polka-dot jersey awarded to the best climber at the Tour de France?
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King of the Mountains jersey
- Summit jersey
- Climber's prize jersey
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- Mountains jersey
In French it is the maillot a pois — a red and white polka-dot jersey.
Which cyclist has won the Tour de France the most times?
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Eddy Merckx
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- Bernard Hinault
- Jacques Anquetil
- Lance Armstrong
Merckx won five times (1969-1972 and 1974). Lance Armstrong was stripped of his seven titles.
How many players from one team are on a football (soccer) pitch?
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11
- 9
- 10
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- 12
How many rings are on the Olympic flag?
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5
How many players from one basketball team are on court?
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5
- 4
- 5 ✓
- 6
- 7
Which sport uses a shuttlecock?
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Badminton
- Badminton ✓
- Tennis
- Squash
- Table tennis
In which sport would you use a puck?
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Ice hockey
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- Football
- Basketball
- Golf
In which sport would you perform a slam dunk?
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Basketball
- Tennis
- Basketball ✓
- Volleyball
- Hockey
In tennis, what is a score of zero called?
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Love
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- Nil
- Duck
- Zero
Frequently Asked Questions
What does the yellow jersey mean at the Tour de France?
The yellow jersey (maillot jaune) is worn by the rider with the lowest cumulative time across all stages completed so far. Whoever wears it at the finish of the final stage in Paris is the Tour de France champion.
What is the polka-dot jersey?
The red and white polka-dot jersey is awarded to the best climber in the race, known as the King of the Mountains. Points are awarded at the top of designated climbs, with steeper or longer climbs worth more points.
Who has won the Tour de France the most times?
Eddy Merckx of Belgium holds the record with five wins between 1969 and 1974. Lance Armstrong won seven consecutive titles from 1999-2005 but was stripped of them all for doping.
How long is the Tour de France?
The modern Tour de France covers approximately 3,400 to 3,600 kilometres across 21 stages, run over 23 days including two rest days. The exact route changes every year.
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