Term for all team support vehicles that follow the pack of riders in a race. Describes a rider's overall standing in all the events that comprise a stage race.
Riders start at set intervals.
A tactical move where a rider takes the lead in a race and allows a teammate to draft behind, usually for the final sprint. Awarded after each stage of a race, this is a special jersey worn by the overall race leader - the rider with the lowest accumulated time. The main group of cyclists in a race. Also known as the field or main pack. The winner is determined by the best overall time for all stages.