Points classification
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The points classification is a secondary award category in road bicycle racing. Points are given for high finishes and, in some cases, for winning intermediate sprints. The points classification is the top prize for many cycling sprinters and therefore is often known as the Sprint Classification; however, in some stage races these classifications are based on different criteria. Points can be won by winning or finishing in a high place at the end of the race, as well as winning sprints at certain places along the route, often known as intermediate sprints.
The points classification is arguably the second most important title and cycling jersey to win at a cycling stage race behind the General classification, which is the winner of the event by overall time.
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[edit] Points Classification Winners of the Grand Tours
[edit] Career triples
Winning the points classification in each of the three Grand Tours during a cyclist's career is a significant accomplishment. The Tour/Giro/Vuelta triple has been achieved by four riders:
Djamolidine Abdoujaparov (UZB) - 1 Giro points jersey (1994), 3 Tour points jerseys (1991, 1993, 1994), 1 Vuelta points jersey (1992)
Laurent Jalabert (FRA) - 1 Giro points jersey (1999), 2 Tour points jerseys (1992, 1995), 4 Vuelta points jerseys (1994, 1995, 1996, 1997)
Eddy Merckx (BEL) - 2 Giro points jersey (1968, 1973), 3 Tour points jerseys (1969, 1971, 1972), 1 Vuelta points jersey (1973)
Alessandro Petacchi (ITA) - 1 Giro points jersey (2004), 1 Tour points jersey (2010), 1 Vuelta points jersey (2005)
[edit] Natural doubles
Winning the points classification in two Grand Tours in a single year is a rare feat.
The Tour/Giro double has been achieved by one rider:
The Giro/Vuelta double has been achieved by one rider:
The Tour/Vuelta double has also been achieved by four riders:
[edit] Most Points Jerseys (Grand Tours)
- 9: Erik Zabel -
Germany
- 8: Sean Kelly -
Ireland
- 7: Laurent Jalabert - France
- 6: Eddy Merckx - Belgium
- 5: Jan Janssen -
Netherlands
[edit] Winners by year
- bold-face type denotes rider won the General classification, as well.
- italic-face type denotes rider won the Mountains classification, as well.
- italic and bold-face type denotes rider won the overall, points and mountains classifications.
[edit] See also
- Cycling sprinter
- Points classification in the Tour de France
- Points classification in the Giro d'Italia
- Points classification in the Vuelta a España
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