Points classification

The points classification is a separate vote on the basis of stage placings in many cycling stage race.

Because do not affect the large time differences on mountain stages and time trials at the points classification in contrast to the overall standings after time at the points classification are also Sprinter rich in opportunity. Therefore, this classification is often inaccurately referred to as sprint. The term sprint is but actually for a separate vote, in contrast to the points classification exclusively Points are awarded for intermediate sprints.

Almost all tours are en points classification. The points classification was introduced in the Tour de France in 1953 and the Giro d' Italia in 1966. The respective leading drivers in the points classification jersey wear a special rating. For the tour, the Green, the Giro, the Red ( Maglia Ciclamino or Maglia Rossa ). In the Vuelta a España, the shirt color has changed in recent years frequently and is green since 2009.

The International Cycling Union Union Cycliste Internationale is the organizers free, in addition to the overall and the team standings after time more ratings after sports terms - for example a score - to set up, but leaves the configuration of the Special Regulations of the event. The organizers of this leeway: while in many stage races at all stages of the same number of points will be awarded more points in the Tour de France can be achieved than with medium, high mountain stages and time trials on flat stages. These points spread means that the points classification in the Tour de France is usually won by sprinters, while eg at the Giro d' Italia and the Vuelta a España general classification riders are often successful. Except for stage arrivals are mostly also points at one or more intermediate sprints - forgive - also called flying stages.

Points are awarded in road cycling is not to be confused with the points race in track cycling.

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