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Quiz question suggestions: Bicycles
Quiz questions about bicycles
History
- What French work is the basis for the name "bicycle"? [bicyclette],
- What is an earler name for a bikes (hint: starts with the letter "V") ['velocipede]
- What was special about Penny-farthing bicycles? [The front wheel was a lot larger than the back one]
- What 19th century invention made bicycle-riding a lot more comfortable? [The pneumatic tire]
- Which US postal company was founded by two teenagers who owned one bicycle between them [UPS]
- Orville and Wilbur Wright operated a small bike repair shop in Dayton, Ohio. What re they famous for? [they built the first flying airplane]
Bicycles in sport
- When was the Tour de France was first held run [1903]
- What does BMX stand for? [Bicycle Motorcross]
- Is the Race Across America longer or shorter than the Tour de France? Bonus point - how much? [longer, 700 miles]
Types of bcycle:
- If you are riding a tandem, how many people are involved: [two - accept two or more]
- What do you call a bike that only has one wheel [a unicycle]
How bicycles work:
- In a bicycle, what is usually used to transmit power to the rear wheel [the chain]
- What happens if you squeeze the levers on the handlebars [the brakes come on]
- Which type of bicycle usually has thinner tires inflated to higher pressures, a road bike or a mountain bike? [Road bike]
- When riding a bicycle uphill, should you use a high gear or a low one?
Local bicycles
- What is the name of the bicycle shop on WHEREEVER? [FIND ANSWER LOCALLY]
- Where is the nearest bicycle parking area to this building? [FIND ANSWER LOCALLY]
- Who won the INSERT FAMOUR LOCAL CYCLE RACE in INSERT YEAR? [[FIND ANSWER LOCALLY
Bicycles in song
- Who wrote a song called "" "It's A Beautiful Day" - about bicycles? [The Beach Boys]
- It won't be a stylish marriage, for I can't afford a carriage, but you'll look sweet upon the seat of ..." What? [A bcycle build for two]
- Who sang "I like to ride my bicycle, I like to ride my bike, I like to ride my bicycle, I like to ride it where I like"? [British rock band Queen]