CR Quiz #17 (Monday, Feb. 25, 2013) (15 Total Points)

 

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This picture shows one of the greatest battles in Tour de France history! Name the rider wearing #1 (1 Point)
A. Federico Bahamontes (Spa)
B. Julio Jimenez (Spa)

C. Jacques Anquetil (Fra)
D. Raymond Poulidor (Fra)
E. Andre Darrigade (Fra)

Read more: the 1964 Tour de France Story One of the great battles in TdF history

Read more: Bitter Rivals, Best Friends One of the greatest rivalries in Cycling history

Name the rider wearing #19 (2 Points)
A. Federico Bahamontes (Spa)
B. Julio Jimenez (Spa)
C. Jacques Anquetil (Fra)

D. Raymond Poulidor (Fra)
E. Andre Darrigade (Fra)

On which famous climb did the battle take place? (3 Points)
A. Alpe d’Huez
B. Ballon d’Alsace
C. Galibier

D. Puy de Dome [Stage 20 Brive to Clermont Ferrand / Puy de Dome]
E. Joux-Plane

What year did this “Epic Battle” take place? (4 Points)
A. 1957
B. 1961
C. 1962
D. 1963

E. 1964

Who won the stage ahead of this “Epic Battle”? (5 Points)
A. Federico Bahamontes (Spa) [2nd on the stage +11”]
B. Julio Jimenez (Spa)
C. Jacques Anquetil (Fra) [5th on the stage +1’39” but held the YJ by only 14”]
D. Raymond Poulidor (Fra)
[3rd on the stage +57”]