General Classification:

The General Classification of the Tour de France is the most important classification of the race and has been used to determine the winner of the race. Since 1919, the leader of the GC has been awarded a distinctive Maillot Jaune (Yellow Jersey) to make it easier to identify the Race Leader.

1903-1914 (1918)  No Jersey Awarded

1919-Present  Maillot Jaune (Yellow Jersey)   

Mountain Classification:

KoM- Tour legend was made in 1933 with the creation of the “Best Climber's Prize.” The climber's Classification would later be symbolized by the Maillot Pois (Polka Dot Jersey). Although the Polka Dot Jersey was not awarded until 1975, it has become the second most recognizable prize in modern day cycling.

1903-1932  No Classification

1933-1974  Mountain Classification, No Jersey Awarded   

 1975- Present  Maillot Pois (Polka Dot Jersey) 

Points Classification:

Introduced in 1953 for the Tour de France's 50th anniversary, the Green Jersey is awarded to the best sprinter/consistent rider. “Points” are awarded for high finishes on stage finishes and intermediate sprints during the stage. It all favors flat and rolling areas of the day’s stage. The Green Jersey celebrates the pure power and timing of the sprinters. It owes its jersey color to the classification sponsor of the time, the clothing store À la Belle Jardinière, which used green in its advertising campaigns.

1903-1952 No Classification

1953-Present  Green Jersey  “Maillot Vert”

Young Rider Classification:

First introduced in 1975, the White Jersey (Maillot Blanc) is awarded to the fastest young rider. The riders in classification must be 26 years old or younger.

1975-Present  White Jersey  “Maillot Blanc”

Combination Classification:

The most irregularly calculated classification is undoubtedly the Combination Classification. As the name should indicate, this classification used to combine (three or four) competitions in the Tour de France: General, Points, Mountains and (in the years 1984-1989) the Intermediate Sprints.

From 1980-1982, the classification was re-introduced and sponsored by French tv station TF1. Another re-introduction followed in 1985, under the name Présence Classification, with a jersey showing the colors of the four competitions; but not for long: through 1989.

 1968-1974  Combination Jersey  White Jersey “Maglia Bianca”

1980-1982  Grand Prix TF 1  No Jersey Awarded

 1985-1989  Performance Classification   "Multi-color Jersey”

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