SCOTTISH MILK RACE

SCOTTISH MILK RACE

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The Scottish Milk Race, sponsored by the Scottish Milk Marketing Board, featured 52 world-class cyclists competing over 550 miles. Key participants included Mike Hesson and Billy Billsland, with Peter Buckley ultimately winning. The race served as a selection event for the Olympics, with England winning the team trophy and Poland coming second. The course included challenging sections like the fourth road bridge.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Who was leading the Scottish Milk Race before Billy Billsland won the third stage?

Mike Hesson

Bennington Princess Anne

Peter Buckley

Billy Billsland

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How many cyclists participated in the 550-mile Scottish Milk Race?

26

52

550

100

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which part of the course was particularly challenging due to its height?

The mountain pass

The finish line

The starting line

The fourth road bridge

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which country won the team trophy in the Scottish Milk Race?

Wales

England

Poland

Scotland

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was the average speed of the final winner, Peter Buckley?

26 miles per hour

24 miles per hour

22 miles per hour

20 miles per hour