How well do you know... 1972 racing season
From Eddy Merckx to Beryl Burton, which of 1972’s stellar talents and great races have proven unforgettable?
1 Eddy Merckx won the 1972 Tour, but how many stages did he win on the way to victory?
2 How many stages were won by Belgian riders?
3 Merckx won by over 10 minutes. How many riders finished within one hour of his 108hr 17min and 18 seconds?
4 How many British riders were in the field that year?
5 How many countries outside of France did the race visit?
6 Who won the climbers’ jersey?
7 Great Britain won one Olympic medal in Munich, what was it?
8 The USSR won the men’s 100km team time trial, Malaysia were last, what was the time difference between the two teams? 12, 20 or 35 minutes?
10 Which member of the British team time trial squad had been riding as a second cat the previous year?
9 Why was no bronze medal awarded in the men’s team time trial?
11 How many British riders finished in the top 10 of the road race won by Hennie Kuiper?
12 Kuiper rode the Milk Race in ’72, where did he finish?
13 How many stages did the Dutch team win at the Milk Race?
14 Only one stage was won by a British rider. Who was it?
15 Barry Hoban re-signed for which team for the ’72 season?
16 Hoban would get his best result at Paris-roubaix, what position did he finish?
17 How many British riders were registered as pros in 1972? 37, 48, or 65?
18 Name either of the two cartoon strips that featured in Cycling this year and through the 70s.
19 Which De Vlaeminck won the cyclo-cross world title?
20 Which famous British time triallist won the ‘25’ this year?
21 How many miles did G. Bettis cover in his 24hr time trial championship-winning ride? 455, 465 or 470?
22 Beryl Burton won the ‘25’ on 26 occasions. The 1972 edition saw her notch up her tally to what number?
23 Finish this advertising slogan for mudguard and cycling accessories: “What a lovely bunch of…”
24 What famous cycling jersey was in action at the Harp Lager GP (later the Archer GP) in the Chilterns?
25 Harry Hall Cycles provided a familiar service car for many big British events. What type of car was it?
26 Which fruit grower co-sponsored the Bantel pro team?
27 What Cycling journalist took over as race director of the Milk Race?
28 Current Tour of Britain race director Mick Bennett won which track title for the second time?
29 Belgium’s Eric Leman won the Tour of Flanders. How many Belgians made the top 10?
30 Which Phil won the Star Trophy?
Answers in next week’s magazine