CR Quiz #12 (Monday, Jan. 18, 2016) (15 Total Points)

 

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True or False: The “Eagle of Toledo” was a nickname given to Federico Bahamontes?
(1 Point)

True
False

What trophy is awarded to the winner of Paris-Roubaix? (2 Points)
A. A silver cup
B. A block of granite
C. A yellow jersey
D. A miniature golden bicycle
E. A crystal plaque

Who was the second rider to win the TdF 5 times? (3 Points)
A. Bernard Hinault (3rd)
B. Miguel Indurain (4th)
C. Jacques Anquetil (He was 1st)
D. Eddy Merckx (2nd)
E. Lance Armstrong (5th)

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How many TdF championships did Greg LeMond and Laurent Fignon have between them? (4 Points)

5 TdF Cahmpionships (Fignon: 1983, 1984; LeMond: 1986, 1989, 1990)

In the TdF, which year was the first “Green (points) Jersey awarded? (5 Points)
A. 1903
B. 1935
C. 1953 After Fausto Coppi’s total domination in 1952, Tour director Jacques Goddet put up a new prize to keep the other riders something to race for.
D. 1975
E. 1988