Bing Tour de France Quiz: 60 Questions and Answers

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The Tour de France stands as one of the biggest sports events in the world. Each summer, bike riders from all over push themselves to the limit as they race through French towns, up steep mountains, and down fast roads.

For three weeks, these riders battle heat, rain, crashes, and each other to wear the famous yellow jersey given to the winner. Some riders become heroes, while others face hard times on the tough roads of France.

Want to test how much you know about this big bike race? Try these 60 questions about the Tour de France. From winners and losers to hard climbs and fast sprints, these questions will test your bike race smarts.

Don’t worry if you get stuck – all the answers are at the end. Get ready to see how much you know about the greatest bike race on earth!

Bing Tour de France Quiz Questions

The answers to all questions can be found at the end of this quiz. Good luck!

  1. In what year was the first Tour de France held? A) 1893 B) 1903 C) 1913 D) 1923
  2. Who has won the most Tour de France titles? A) Jacques Anquetil B) Eddy Merckx C) Bernard Hinault D) Tadej Pogačar
  3. What color jersey does the overall leader wear in the Tour de France? A) Green B) White C) Yellow D) Polka dot
  4. How many stages does the modern Tour de France typically have? A) 15-18 B) 19-22 C) 23-26 D) 27-30
  5. Which famous mountain in the Alps is often called the “Giant of Provence”? A) Alpe d’Huez B) Mont Ventoux C) Col du Tourmalet D) Col du Galibier
  6. What color jersey is awarded to the best sprinter? A) Green B) White C) Yellow D) Polka dot
  7. The “Lanterne Rouge” refers to: A) The red flag that starts each stage B) The last rider to finish the race C) The oldest rider in the race D) The most aggressive rider
  8. Which country has hosted the most Tour de France starts outside of France? A) Belgium B) Netherlands C) Spain D) Italy
  9. Who was the first American to win the Tour de France? A) Lance Armstrong B) Greg LeMond C) Andy Hampsten D) Floyd Landis
  10. What does the polka dot jersey represent? A) Best young rider B) Best sprinter C) King of the Mountains D) Most aggressive rider
  11. What is the traditional final stage of the Tour de France? A) Mont Ventoux B) Alpe d’Huez C) Champs-Élysées D) Col du Tourmalet
  12. How long is the Tour de France in total distance (approximately)? A) 1,500-2,000 km B) 2,000-2,500 km C) 2,500-3,000 km D) 3,000-3,500 km
  13. Which rider set the record for the most stage wins with 34 victories? A) Mark Cavendish B) Eddy Merckx C) Bernard Hinault D) Peter Sagan
  14. What year did the Tour de France first include mountain stages? A) 1905 B) 1910 C) 1915 D) 1920
  15. The white jersey is given to: A) The best sprinter B) The best young rider (under 26) C) The most aggressive rider D) The best team leader
  16. Which of these is NOT one of the famous climbs in the Tour de France? A) Alpe d’Huez B) Mont Ventoux C) Col du Tourmalet D) Monte Zoncolan
  17. The Tour de France was first organized by: A) A sports association B) The French government C) A newspaper D) A cycling club
  18. How many times was the Tour de France canceled due to World Wars? A) 4 B) 6 C) 8 D) 10
  19. What is the name given to riders who help their team leaders? A) Assistants B) Domestiques C) Workers D) Helpers
  20. Which of these countries has never hosted a stage of the Tour de France? A) England B) Germany C) Portugal D) Russia
  21. What is the official drink that Tour riders are given during the race? A) Water B) Energy drinks C) Coffee D) Wine
  22. The fastest recorded speed in a Tour de France descent is approximately: A) 70 kph B) 80 kph C) 90 kph D) 100+ kph
  23. What is the “Peloton”? A) The main group of riders B) The team car C) The finish line area D) The timing system
  24. The first rider to win five Tours de France was: A) Jacques Anquetil B) Eddy Merckx C) Bernard Hinault D) Miguel Indurain
  25. Which item is traditionally thrown to fans by the publicity caravan? A) Water bottles B) Caps C) Energy bars D) All of the above
  26. What does “Hors Categorie” mean in the Tour de France? A) Off-road section B) Beyond categorization (exceptionally difficult climb) C) Shortened stage D) Sprint section
  27. How many riders typically start the Tour de France each year? A) About 100 B) About 150 C) About 200 D) About 250
  28. What is the “broom wagon” in the Tour de France? A) The vehicle that sweeps the road before riders B) The vehicle that collects riders who abandon the race C) The souvenir van D) The medical support vehicle
  29. Which country has produced the most Tour de France winners? A) France B) Belgium C) Spain D) Italy
  30. The Tour de France route: A) Is the same every year B) Changes completely each year C) Alternates between two routes D) Always starts in Paris
  31. What is the “Grand Départ”? A) The final stage of the race B) The start of the first stage C) The awards ceremony D) The team presentation
  32. Which rider was known as “The Cannibal”? A) Bernard Hinault B) Jacques Anquetil C) Eddy Merckx D) Miguel Indurain
  33. What typically happens during a rest day? A) Riders must stay completely still B) Riders do light training C) Riders compete in special events D) Riders go home until the next stage
  34. The Tour de France’s most famous climb, Alpe d’Huez, has how many hairpin turns? A) 11 B) 21 C) 31 D) 41
  35. What is the “Autobus” or “Grupetto” in the Tour de France? A) The bus that takes riders to the start line B) A group of slower riders who band together on mountain stages C) The finish area facilities D) The team managers’ meeting room
  36. The time trial in the Tour de France is also known as: A) The team race B) The sprint stage C) The race of truth D) The mountain challenge
  37. How much does a typical professional Tour de France bike weigh? A) 5-6 kg B) 7-8 kg C) 9-10 kg D) 11-12 kg
  38. What happened to the 1998 Tour de France? A) It was canceled due to bad weather B) It was marked by a major doping scandal C) All stages were shortened due to protests D) It ended early due to security concerns
  39. The “Devil of the Tour” was: A) A difficult mountain stage B) A fan who dressed as a devil and chased riders C) The nickname of a famous rider D) The race director
  40. Which city has hosted the most Tour de France stage finishes? A) Paris B) Bordeaux C) Lyon D) Marseille
  41. What is a “musette” in the Tour de France? A) A small instrument played to encourage riders B) A food bag handed to riders during the race C) A special bike tool D) A type of jersey
  42. What is the longest stage ever in the Tour de France history? A) About 300 km B) About 400 km C) About 500 km D) About 600 km
  43. Who was the youngest Tour de France winner? A) Tadej Pogačar B) Egan Bernal C) Henri Cornet D) Laurent Fignon
  44. What is a “Flamme Rouge” in the Tour de France? A) The final sprint section B) A red flag showing 1 km to go C) The hardest climb of the day D) The start line marker
  45. How many riders are on each team in the modern Tour de France? A) 6 B) 8 C) 10 D) 12
  46. Which of these is NOT a way to earn time bonuses during the Tour? A) Winning a stage B) Intermediate sprints C) First to the top of climbs D) Most aggressive rider
  47. If a rider grabs a “sticky bottle,” they are: A) Taking an illegal drink B) Holding onto a team car while getting a water bottle C) Using special gloves for wet weather D) Using a special bottle with energy gel
  48. What color numbers do riders in the leading team wear? A) Red B) Green C) Yellow D) Black
  49. What happened in the 1904 Tour de France? A) The top four finishers were disqualified for cheating B) All stages were canceled due to bad weather C) Only three riders finished the race D) Women were allowed to compete
  50. The Tour de France traditionally ends in July on: A) The first Sunday B) The second Sunday C) The third Sunday D) The last Sunday
  51. Which famous climb is known for its 21 hairpin turns? A) Mont Ventoux B) Alpe d’Huez C) Col du Tourmalet D) Col du Galibier
  52. The Tour de France was created primarily to: A) Boost national pride B) Promote cycling as a sport C) Sell newspapers D) Challenge the best riders
  53. What is “Pavé” in the Tour de France? A) The awards stage B) Cobblestone roads C) The race leader’s position D) A type of bike frame
  54. Chris Froome famously ran up which mountain when his bike broke? A) Alpe d’Huez B) Mont Ventoux C) Col du Tourmalet D) Col du Galibier
  55. The “soigneur” on a Tour de France team is responsible for: A) The rider’s bike maintenance B) The rider’s massage and recovery C) The team’s food and nutrition D) The team’s race strategy
  56. How many times has the Tour been won by less than a minute? A) Once B) Three times C) Five times D) Seven times
  57. What is the “Prologue” in the Tour de France? A) The team presentation B) A short time trial at the start of the race C) The first mountain stage D) The race director’s opening speech
  58. Which rider won the Tour de France and Olympic gold medal in the same year? A) Bradley Wiggins B) Miguel Indurain C) Greg LeMond D) Bernard Hinault
  59. What is the “Caravane Publicitaire”? A) The press following the race B) The parade of sponsor vehicles before the race C) The team buses D) The race officials’ vehicles
  60. The greatest time gap between first and second place in Tour history was: A) About 30 minutes B) About 1 hour C) About 2 hours D) About 3 hours

Answers

  1. B) 1903
  2. B) Eddy Merckx
  3. C) Yellow
  4. B) 19-22
  5. B) Mont Ventoux
  6. A) Green
  7. B) The last rider to finish the race
  8. B) Netherlands
  9. B) Greg LeMond
  10. C) King of the Mountains
  11. C) Champs-Élysées
  12. D) 3,000-3,500 km
  13. A) Mark Cavendish
  14. B) 1910
  15. B) The best young rider (under 26)
  16. D) Monte Zoncolan
  17. C) A newspaper
  18. B) 6
  19. B) Domestiques
  20. D) Russia
  21. A) Water
  22. D) 100+ kph
  23. A) The main group of riders
  24. A) Jacques Anquetil
  25. D) All of the above
  26. B) Beyond categorization (exceptionally difficult climb)
  27. C) About 200
  28. B) The vehicle that collects riders who abandon the race
  29. A) France
  30. B) Changes completely each year
  31. B) The start of the first stage
  32. C) Eddy Merckx
  33. B) Riders do light training
  34. B) 21
  35. B) A group of slower riders who band together on mountain stages
  36. C) The race of truth
  37. B) 7-8 kg
  38. B) It was marked by a major doping scandal
  39. B) A fan who dressed as a devil and chased riders
  40. A) Paris
  41. B) A food bag handed to riders during the race
  42. C) About 500 km
  43. C) Henri Cornet
  44. B) A red flag showing 1 km to go
  45. B) 8
  46. D) Most aggressive rider
  47. B) Holding onto a team car while getting a water bottle
  48. C) Yellow
  49. A) The top four finishers were disqualified for cheating
  50. D) The last Sunday
  51. B) Alpe d’Huez
  52. C) Sell newspapers
  53. B) Cobblestone roads
  54. B) Mont Ventoux
  55. B) The rider’s massage and recovery
  56. B) Three times
  57. B) A short time trial at the start of the race
  58. A) Bradley Wiggins
  59. B) The parade of sponsor vehicles before the race
  60. C) About 2 hours

The Tour de France continues to grab the hearts of sports fans year after year. From the tough mountain climbs to the fast sprints, this three-week race shows what people can do when they push their bodies to the limit.

Whether you got all the answers right or missed a few, the most important thing is learning about this amazing sports event. The mix of team work, personal effort, speed, and planning makes the Tour de France one of the most watched sporting shows on TV.

Next time you see those riders racing through the French countryside, you’ll know a bit more about what makes this race so special.