What is a puncheur?
A rider strong on short steep climbs
A timekeeper
A lead mechanic
A race doctor
Tour de France · Mixed
Tour Tactics and Team Roles
10 varied Tour de France questions covering current race facts, classic history, jerseys, records, riders and route knowledge.
What does drafting help riders save?
Energy
Water bottles
Stage numbers
Jersey colors
Why might a team control the peloton?
To protect a leader or set up a finish
To cancel the race
To choose the jersey colors
To change the route
What is a feed zone?
A place where riders receive food and drinks
A finish-line podium
A team hotel
A press conference area
What is a bonification in Tour context?
A time bonus
A medical car
A mountain tunnel
A jersey sponsor
What is the broom wagon traditionally associated with?
Collecting riders who abandon or fall behind
Carrying the yellow jersey
Timing the sprint
Selling souvenirs
What does DNS mean in race results?
Did not start
Did not sprint
Double neutral service
Delayed next stage
What does DNF mean in race results?
Did not finish
Did not follow
Daily neutral flag
Downhill finish
What does DS mean in team cycling?
Directeur sportif
Domestic sprinter
Downhill specialist
Daily starter
What is a prologue?
A short opening time trial in some stage races
The final mountain climb
A green jersey award
A rest-day interview