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How many participate in Tour de France?

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Last updated on: July 28, 2003 19:00 IST


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The Tour de France is the biggest cycling race on the planet. The just-concluded 2003 event celebrated its 100th anniversary. Some of the biggest names to win the race are Greg Lemond, Miguel Indurain, Eddy Merckx and, of course, Lance Armstrong.

Find out how much you know about the race.

1. How many riders participate in the Tour de France?

a. 100
b. 150
c. 198
d. 225

2. What is the colour of the jersey that the leader in the general time classification wears?

a. Green
b. Yellow
c. White

d. Red polka dot

3. How many stages are there in the race?

a. 10
b. 15
c. 18
d. 20

4. Who won the race for a record 5 consecutive times between 1991 to 1995?

a. Lance Armstrong
b. Jan Ulrich
c. Miguel Indurain
d. Greg Lemond

5. When did Lance Armstrong win his first Tour de France?

a. 1998
b. 1999
c. 2000
d. 2001

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