Jerseys

Riders race for one of the four main jerseys:

• Maillot Jaune (Yellow) for overall leader
• Maillot Vert (Green) for the rider with the most points
• Maillot a Pois Rouges (Polka Dot) is for the King of the Mountains
• Maillot Blanc (White) for the leading young rider

The team award is for the fastest team and the Combativity award for the most aggressive rider. The slowest rider over the race is the lanterne rouge and traditionally had to carry a red light under the saddle.

As well as time, each stage awards points for finishing towards the front and in intermediate sprints. Mountain stages award points for the first riders over each summit on the way too. As well as earning points towards the main prizes the top racers in each stage get prizes for their efforts. The most aggressive rider on each stage can wear a number with white on red rather than the usual black on white on the next stage.