Cycling quiz: France

The full answer key for this quiz, question by question.

What does the red polka dot jersey reward in the Tour de France?

The best climberPoints are won at the summits of the climbs along the route

What nickname is given to the French race Paris-Roubaix?

The Hell of the NorthIts cobbled sectors make the race especially punishing

Which rider wears the white jersey in the Tour de France?

The best young rider in the general classificationIt applies to riders under twenty-six years old

What does the green jersey reward in the Tour de France?

The points classificationIt often goes to sprinters, consistent in bunch finishes

What colour is the jersey worn by the general classification leader of the Tour de France?

YellowThe colour recalls the yellow paper of L'Auto, the race's original organiser

In which French department does Mont Ventoux, the famous cycling climb, stand?

VaucluseIts bare summit earned it the nickname "giant of Provence"

What feature makes the climb up Alpe d'Huez so famous?

Its numbered hairpin bendsEach bend is named after a stage winner on the Alpe

In what kind of arena does Paris-Roubaix traditionally finish?

A velodromeThe Andre-Petrieux velodrome has hosted this finish for decades