Tour de France & Cycling

Explication : The green jersey is awarded to the points classification leader, favoring sprinters in bunch finishes.

Explication : The finish on the Champs-Élysées has been a tradition since 1975. Riders complete several laps of the circuit.

Explication : The time trial is an individual event where each rider starts alone and races against the clock.

Explication : The polka dot jersey is awarded to the mountains classification leader, based on points from categorized climbs.

Explication : Bernard Hinault is the last Frenchman to win the Tour (1985). His fighting spirit earned him his nickname.

Explication : The peloton is the compact group of riders. Riding in the peloton can save up to 40% of energy.

Explication : The first Tour de France took place in 1903, organized by Henri Desgrange for the L'Auto newspaper. Maurice Garin won it.

Explication : The Giro d'Italia (Tour of Italy) is the second most prestigious grand tour after the Tour de France, created in 1909.

Explication : Mont Ventoux peaks at 1,912 m. Its barren summit and violent winds make it one of the most feared climbs.

Explication : Tadej Pogačar created a surprise in 2020 by overturning the race during the final time trial.

Explication : The domestique (or teammate) protects their leader from the wind, brings them bottles, and helps them rejoin the peloton after a puncture.

Explication : The lanterne rouge (red lantern) designates the last rider in the standings. This title is sometimes sought after as it guarantees media coverage.