33 cycling quiz questions with answers, from the first Tour de France to jerseys, Monuments and racing slang. The full answer key sits at the end.
Each question comes with three options and keeps the correct one behind a button, so you can play it honestly and keep score. The set runs from bicycle trivia that any rider picks up to the race history and terminology that separates the fans, and the answer key under the scoring table gathers all 33 cycling trivia questions and answers in order. It also works as a spoken round for a club evening, and the easier questions about bicycles suit a mixed group.
1. In which year did the first Tour de France take place?
- A) 1903
- B) 1905
- C) 1898
2. Who was the first rider to win the Tour de France five times?
- A) Jacques Anquetil
- B) Eddy Merckx
- C) Bernard Hinault
3. What is the leader of the Tour de France typically wearing?
- A) Yellow jersey
- B) Green jersey
- C) Polka-dot jersey
4. What is the name of the famous bicycle race held annually in Italy?
- A) Giro d’Italia
- B) Paris-Nice
- C) Vuelta a España
5. Which cyclist is known as ‘The Cannibal’?
- A) Fausto Coppi
- B) Eddy Merckx
- C) Bernard Hinault
6. What do the initials BMX stand for?
- A) Bicycle Motocross
- B) Bicycle Mountain Xtreme
- C) Biathlon Mountain Extreme
7. Which cyclist was stripped of his seven Tour de France titles?
- A) Floyd Landis
- B) Marco Pantani
- C) Lance Armstrong
8. Which country hosts the ‘Race Across America’?
- A) Australia
- B) United States
- C) France
9. Which city is the starting point of the annual Paris-Roubaix race?
- A) Compiègne
- B) Amiens
- C) Rouen
10. How long is the track in a standard Olympic velodrome?
- A) 200 meters
- B) 250 meters
- C) 400 meters
11. In which year did women first compete in Olympic cycling events?
- A) 1952
- B) 1984
- C) 1968
12. How many times did Peter Sagan win the men's road World Championship?
- A) Two
- B) Three
- C) Four
13. What is the name of the most prestigious one-day cycling race held in France?
- A) Paris-Roubaix
- B) Milan-San Remo
- C) Liege-Bastogne-Liege
14. What does the green jersey signify in the Tour de France?
- A) King of the Mountains
- B) Overall leader
- C) Points leader
15. Which mountain in Provence is known as the Giant of Provence and feared as a Tour de France climb?
- A) Mont Ventoux
- B) Alpe d'Huez
- C) Col du Tourmalet
16. What does the polka-dot jersey stand for in the Tour de France?
- A) Best young rider
- B) King of the Mountains
- C) Points leader
17. What is a criterium in cycling?
- A) A single-day race on a circuit
- B) Climbing competition between cyclists
- C) The final stage of a multi-stage race
18. Who was the first cyclist to win the Tour de France five consecutive times?
- A) Jacques Anquetil
- B) Miguel Indurain
- C) Eddy Merckx
19. Who is the only female cyclist to win three consecutive road World Championship titles?
- A) Marianne Vos
- B) Jeannie Longo
- C) Nicole Cooke
20. Which of these grand tours is the youngest?
- A) Giro d’Italia
- B) Vuelta a España
- C) Tour de France
21. What is a peloton in cycling?
- A) The main group of riders
- B) A short, intense climb
- C) The leading cyclist in a race
22. Which cyclist has the most overall wins in women’s World Cup series?
- A) Anna van der Breggen
- B) Jeannie Longo
- C) Marianne Vos
23. Which of the five Monuments is the oldest and is known as La Doyenne?
- A) Milan-San Remo
- B) Liege-Bastogne-Liege
- C) Il Lombardia
24. Which of these riders was the first non-European to win the Giro d’Italia?
- A) Cadel Evans
- B) Andy Hampsten
- C) Chris Froome
25. What is the largest one-day professional cycling race by distance?
- A) Milan-San Remo
- B) Paris-Roubaix
- C) Liege-Bastogne-Liege
26. What does the Hour Record measure?
- A) The distance ridden in one hour
- B) The fastest time over 100 kilometers
- C) The longest climb ridden in one hour
27. What is the term for a cyclist who excels at sprinting at the end of a race?
- A) Domestique
- B) Time trialist
- C) Sprinter
28. Which of the following races is not one of the five ‘Monuments’ of cycling?
- A) Paris-Roubaix
- B) Vuelta a España
- C) Milan-San Remo
29. Which sprinter holds the record for the most Tour de France stage wins?
- A) Mark Cavendish
- B) Andre Greipel
- C) Marcel Kittel
30. What is the term for a cyclist who specializes in climbing and consistently performs well in the mountains?
- A) Climber
- B) Rouleur
- C) Time trialist
31. Which famous cyclist was nicknamed ‘The Badger’?
- A) Greg LeMond
- B) Fausto Coppi
- C) Bernard Hinault
32. What is the term for a support cyclist who works for the benefit of their team leader, often sacrificing their own chances of winning?
- A) Domestique
- B) Rouleur
- C) Sprinter
33. What famous cycling race is nicknamed ‘Hell of the North’?
- A) Paris-Roubaix
- B) Milan-San Remo
- C) Liege-Bastogne-Liege
Results
| # of Correct Answers | Percentage Range | Label | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0- | 0-49% | Training Wheel TraineeArmchair Athlete | You've got some learning to do, but don't worry, there's always the next game! |
| - | 50-64% | Casual CyclistRookie Runner | Not bad! Keep practicing, and you'll be a sports trivia champ in no time. |
| - | 65-79% | Road RiderMidfield Maestro | Impressive! You're getting closer to the top, keep up the good work. |
| - | 80-94% | Trail TrekkerAll-Star Striker | Wow, you really know your sports trivia! You're a force to be reckoned with. |
| -33 | 95-100% | Tour de France TitanLegendary Champion | Unbelievable! You're a true sports trivia master. Your knowledge knows no bounds! |
Cycling Quiz Answers: The Full Answer Key
Every question in this cycling quiz with its correct answer, in the order the questions appear above. Check your score against the table, or use the list as a set of cycling trivia questions and answers for a quiz night of your own.
| # | Question | Answer |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | In which year did the first Tour de France take place? | A) 1903 |
| 2 | Who was the first rider to win the Tour de France five times? | A) Jacques Anquetil |
| 3 | What is the leader of the Tour de France typically wearing? | A) Yellow jersey |
| 4 | What is the name of the famous bicycle race held annually in Italy? | A) Giro d'Italia |
| 5 | Which cyclist is known as 'The Cannibal'? | B) Eddy Merckx |
| 6 | What do the initials BMX stand for? | A) Bicycle Motocross |
| 7 | Which cyclist was stripped of his seven Tour de France titles? | C) Lance Armstrong |
| 8 | Which country hosts the 'Race Across America'? | B) United States |
| 9 | Which city is the starting point of the annual Paris-Roubaix race? | A) Compiègne |
| 10 | How long is the track in a standard Olympic velodrome? | B) 250 meters |
| 11 | In which year did women first compete in Olympic cycling events? | B) 1984 |
| 12 | How many times did Peter Sagan win the men's road World Championship? | B) Three |
| 13 | What is the name of the most prestigious one-day cycling race held in France? | A) Paris-Roubaix |
| 14 | What does the green jersey signify in the Tour de France? | C) Points leader |
| 15 | Which mountain in Provence is known as the Giant of Provence and feared as a Tour de France climb? | A) Mont Ventoux |
| 16 | What does the polka-dot jersey stand for in the Tour de France? | B) King of the Mountains |
| 17 | What is a criterium in cycling? | A) A single-day race on a circuit |
| 18 | Who was the first cyclist to win the Tour de France five consecutive times? | B) Miguel Indurain |
| 19 | Who is the only female cyclist to win three consecutive road World Championship titles? | B) Jeannie Longo |
| 20 | Which of these grand tours is the youngest? | B) Vuelta a España |
| 21 | What is a peloton in cycling? | A) The main group of riders |
| 22 | Which cyclist has the most overall wins in women's World Cup series? | C) Marianne Vos |
| 23 | Which of the five Monuments is the oldest and is known as La Doyenne? | B) Liege-Bastogne-Liege |
| 24 | Which of these riders was the first non-European to win the Giro d'Italia? | B) Andy Hampsten |
| 25 | What is the largest one-day professional cycling race by distance? | A) Milan-San Remo |
| 26 | What does the Hour Record measure? | A) The distance ridden in one hour |
| 27 | What is the term for a cyclist who excels at sprinting at the end of a race? | C) Sprinter |
| 28 | Which of the following races is not one of the five 'Monuments' of cycling? | B) Vuelta a España |
| 29 | Which sprinter holds the record for the most Tour de France stage wins? | A) Mark Cavendish |
| 30 | What is the term for a cyclist who specializes in climbing and consistently performs well in the mountains? | A) Climber |
| 31 | Which famous cyclist was nicknamed 'The Badger'? | C) Bernard Hinault |
| 32 | What is the term for a support cyclist who works for the benefit of their team leader, often sacrificing their own chances of winning? | A) Domestique |
| 33 | What famous cycling race is nicknamed 'Hell of the North'? | A) Paris-Roubaix |
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FAQ
How many questions are in this cycling quiz?
There are 33 questions with three options each. The correct answer is hidden behind the reveal button under every question.
Where can I read the cycling trivia questions and answers together?
The answer key below the scoring table lists all 33 questions with their answers in order, so you can check a full round in one go.
Are these bicycle trivia questions difficult?
The mix is deliberate. Jersey colors, the Tour de France and basic racing terms are there for casual fans, while the Monuments, the Hour Record and the world championship questions are aimed at regular race watchers.
Can I use this as a pub quiz round about bicycles?
Yes. Read out the question and the three options, let everyone write a letter down, then read the answer key at the end and count the correct ones.
Is this cycling quiz suitable for children?
The questions on jerseys, the peloton and what BMX stands for work for younger riders. The race history questions later on are written for adults.
What is a good score on this cycling quiz?
More than half correct is a good result. The scoring table turns your total into a rank, from Training Wheel Trainee at the bottom to Tour de France Titan at the top.
Which race is nicknamed the Hell of the North?
Paris-Roubaix, the one day race across the cobbled farm roads of northern France. It starts in Compiegne and finishes on the velodrome in Roubaix.
What are the five Monuments of cycling?
Milan-San Remo, the Tour of Flanders, Paris-Roubaix, Liege-Bastogne-Liege and Il Lombardia. Liege-Bastogne-Liege is the oldest of the five.
What does the green jersey mean in the Tour de France?
It marks the leader of the points classification, usually a sprinter. The yellow jersey goes to the overall leader and the polka-dot jersey to the best climber.
