Cycling quiz: France
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What does the red polka dot jersey reward in the Tour de France?
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- 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
Updated on August 22, 2026