Some sample questions from this category:
* The first ever winner of the Tour de France (1903): who is he?
* This Italian cyclist was the first to win both the Tour de France and the Giro d'Italia in the same year. In total he won the Tour twice and the Giro five times. Who is he?
* This Belgian cyclist is considered the most successful ever. He was the first to win all major prizes in the Tour (over-all race, points classification and King of the Mountains award). He won both the Tour and the Giro five times. Who is he?
* This French cyclist won the Tour de France five times. His nickname was Monsieur Chrono, because of his time trial skills (he won the Grand Prix des Nations nine times!). Who is he?
* Another French five time Tour de France winner. Also a good time trial racer known for his stubborness as 'le Blaireau' (the Badger). Who is he?
* Yet another five time winner of the Tour de France who defeated his opponents in the time trials. This Spanish cyclist dominated the Tour in the beginning of the nineties. Who is he?
* This Swiss cyclist won the Tour de France in 1950. Amongst his other victories were the World Championship (1951), and several classic races (Fleche Wallonne, Liege-Bastogne-Liege, Bordeaux-Paris). Who is he?
* This Italian cyclist won the Tour de France in his first year as a professional (1965). In 1973 he beat Merckx in the sprint to become world road champion. Who is he?
* This Dutch cyclist came second a record six times in the Tour de France (1970, 1971, 1976, 1978, 1979, 1982). In 1980 he finally managed to win the Tour. Who is he?
* This American cyclist won the Tour de France in 1999 and 2000. Who is he?
* This Spanish cyclist, known for his prowess on mountain ascents as 'the Eagle of Toledo' was six times King of the Mountains. Who is he?
* This Belgian, also a six time King of the Mountains, won the Tour in 1976. Who is he?
* This Italian cyclist, with an unusually long professional career (26 years), won the Tour in 1938 and 1948. In these years he also was King of the Mountains. Who is he?
* This Luxembourgeois cyclist was King of the Mountains twice. His nickname, because of his climbing abilities was 'Angel of the Mountains'. Who is he?
* This cyclist was the first Columbian to win a stage in the Tour de France. He was King of the Mountains in 1985 and 1987. Who is he?
* This American won the Tour de France in 1986, 1989 and 1990. The decision in the 1989 Tour was the closest ever. Who is he?
* This French cyclist won the Tour in 1983 and 1984. He was known as 'Le Professeur' because of his glasses and intellectual pose. Who is he?
* This German sprinter won the points classification (green jersey) five times in a row (1996-2000). Who is he?
* This Frenchman was the first cyclist to win the Tour de France three times in a row (1953-1955). Who is he?
* This Italian climber won the Tour de France in 1998. Because of his ears one of his (many) nicknames is Elefantino. Who is he?
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