What is the Critérium du Dauphiné Libéré?
Q: What is the Critérium du Dauphiné Libéré?
A: The Critérium du Dauphiné Libéré is an annual cycling road race that takes place over eight stages in the Dauphiné region in France during the first half of June.
Q: Who organizes the Critérium du Dauphiné Libéré?
A: The Le Dauphiné Libéré newspaper organizes the Critérium du Dauphiné Libéré.
Q: Why is the Critérium du Dauphiné Libéré an important race?
A: The Critérium du Dauphiné Libéré is an important race because it is one of the lead-up races to the Tour de France in July.
Q: What kind of terrain does the Critérium du Dauphiné Libéré cover?
A: The Critérium du Dauphiné Libéré covers mountainous areas in the Dauphiné region of France.
Q: Who are the winners of the Critérium du Dauphiné Libéré usually?
A: The winners of the Critérium du Dauphiné Libéré are often climbing specialists because of the mountainous terrain.
Q: What are some famous climbs that appear in the Critérium du Dauphiné Libéré?
A: The Mont Ventoux, the Col du Galibier, and Col de la Chartreuse are some famous climbs that appear often in the Critérium du Dauphiné Libéré.
Q: Who are some notable winners of the Critérium du Dauphiné Libéré?
A: Nello Lauredi, Luis Ocaña, Charly Mottet, and Bernard Hinault share the record of the most wins, with three each. Iban Mayo won in 2004, and Iñigo Landaluze won in 2005.
