what color jersey does the leadinf rider in the king of the mountains competition wear?
The legendary Yellow Jersey - worn by the general leader - along with the Green Jersey for best sprinter, the White Jersey for best young rider, and the King of the Mountainsâ red Polka-dot Jersey, were made in le coq sportifâs workshops in Romilly-sur-Seine, in the Aube.
The green jersey is awarded to the rider with the most points. Iconic polka dot jersey of the King of the Mountains. Polka-dot jersey â King of the Mountains classification leader. Mountains points are awarded to riders who crest the Tour de Franceâs climbs first. The amount of points awarded depends on the severity or âcategoryâ of the mountain â the bigger it is, the more points are on offer.