Tour de France Jerseys: What they Signify
Colorful Winners
Most people are familiar with the famed yellow jersey of cycling fame, even if they aren't particularly engaged in the sport. But did you know that there are a few other important jerseys that various riders strive to earn? Introduced at various times during cycling's illustrious history, these jerseys represent achievements of the best sprinters, climbers and young riders in any number of cycling competitions, most notably, the Tour de France. See the table below for a guide to the meaning behind the jerseys.
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Cycling Jerseys
Color
| What it Represents
| Most Wins
| Country
|
|---|---|---|---|
Yellow
| Overall Leader and Final Winner
| 96 - Eddy Merckx
| Belgium
|
Green
| Leader of Points Classification (Sprinter)
| 6 - Erik Zabel
| Germany
|
Polka Dot
| King of the Mountains (first to reach the top)
| 7 - Richard Virenque
| France
|
White
| Best Placed Under 26 yo in overall standings
| 3 - Jan Ulrich; 3 - Andy Schleck
| Germany; Luxembourg
|
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