Cycling quiz: History

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

In what year was the first edition of the Tour de France held?

1903It was launched by the newspaper L'Auto to boost its sales

Which Belgian cycling classic is nicknamed "La Doyenne"?

Liege-Bastogne-LiegeThe nickname comes from its seniority among the classics still raced

Which invention made repairing a puncture far quicker in cycling?

The detachable tyreThe Michelin brothers demonstrated it in races of the late 19th century

In which country is the Milan-San Remo classic held?

ItalyIts great length has earned it the name "La Primavera"

In what year was the first Giro d'Italia held?

1909La Gazzetta dello Sport launched it, following the French model

What feature sets apart the penny-farthing, a bicycle of the 19th century?

A very large front wheelThe pedals were fixed directly to the hub of that wheel

Which pedal-less machine, pushed along with the feet, is an ancestor of the bicycle?

The draisineIt owes its name to the German inventor Karl Drais

Which newspaper created the Tour de France at the start of the 20th century?

L'AutoThis sports daily was the forerunner of L'Equipe