CR Quiz #17 (Monday, Feb. 27, 2012) (15 Total Points)

 

Ave Score / quiz

6.1086

TdF: In 1903 where did the first ever stage of the Tour de France finish? (1 point)
A. Paris
B. Lyon
C. Roubaix
D. Tours

TdF: Which of these venues was NOT an official Tour finish? (2 Points)
A. Ville d'Avray  finish in 1903
B. Parc des Princes Velodrome  finish from 1904 to 1967
C. Café Reveil-Matin  the café was the official starting area in 1903
D. Cipale Velodrome  finish from 1968 to1974
E. Champs-Élysées  finish from 1975 to the present

TdF: Pictured this famous 1964 battle on the Puy de Dome between Jacques Anquetil and Raymond Poulidor was for the overall GC.  Who was the stage winner? (3 Points)
A. Julio Jimenez (Spa)
B. Federico Bahamontes (Spa)
C. Charlie Gaul (Lux)
D. Eddy Merckx (Bel)
E. Bernard Hinault (Fra)

TdF: Prior to 1919 (when the 1st Yellow Jersey was awarded) what was given to distinguish the 1903 leader of the Tour? (4 Points)
A. an arm band  green in color
B. a cap
C. a special bike
D. a bulls-eye
E. a polka dot jersey

TdF: Who holds the record for most consecutive stage wins? (5 Points)
A. Francois Faber (Lux)  5 consecutive stage wins in 1909 on his way to also winning the GC (on points)
B. Mario Cipollini (Ita)
C. Eddy Merckx (Bel)
D. Alfredo Binda (Ita)
E. Eric Zabel (Ger)