The leader of this category wears the green jersey. The leader of this category wears the yellow jersey. A team reduced to fewer than three riders is eliminated from the general team classification. The green jersey is worn by the points leader. Each individual rider races a set distance against the clock trying to achieve the fastest time.
Riders start at set intervals.
The best climber, who is awarded the polka dot jersey. The best climber is determined by adding the points won in all mountain and hill climbs. A tactical move where a rider takes the lead in a race and allows a teammate to draft behind, usually for the final sprint. This refers to the main group of cyclists in a race. Also known as the field or main pack.