What does 'GC' stand for in cycling race talk?
General classification
Green classification
Grand Circuit
Group chase
Tour de France · Mixed
Tour Vocabulary and Race Terms
10 varied Tour de France questions covering current race facts, classic history, jerseys, records, riders and route knowledge.
What is a lead-out train mainly used for?
Setting up a sprinter before the finish
Repairing bikes
Marking mountain points
Deciding team classification
What is an echelon?
A diagonal formation used in crosswinds
A mountain finish
A type of jersey
A time trial helmet
What is a bidon?
A rider's water bottle
A sprint sign
A team car
A mountain pass
What is a musette in cycling?
A small feed bag handed to riders
A bike computer
A white jersey
A team bus
What is the flamme rouge?
The one-kilometre-to-go marker
The race start flag
The last rider prize
A red polka-dot jersey
What is a summit finish?
A stage ending at the top of a climb
A stage ending in a velodrome
A time trial start ramp
A team presentation
What does neutral service provide?
Assistance available to riders regardless of team
Only sponsor gifts
Only team tactics
Only podium flowers
What does 'hors catégorie' mean for a climb?
Beyond categorisation / extremely hard
Very easy
Flat sprint route
Cancelled climb
What is a rouleur?
A strong all-round rider on rolling roads
A pure track sprinter
A race motorbike
A team chef