The points classification is a secondary award category in road bicycle racing . Points are given for high finishes and, in some cases, for winning sprints at certain places along the route, most often called intermediate sprints . The points classification is the top prize for many cycling sprinters and is often known as the sprint classification ; however, in some stage races these classifications are based on different criteria.
3-472: 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. A. Alessandro Petacchi was the Points leader but tested positive for elevated levels of salbutamol , resulting in a suspension and forfeiture of all results during the event. No alternate winner
6-662: Is a rare feat. Distinctive jerseys in professional cycling Jerseys symbolising race positions include the yellow jersey , or maillot jaune , from the Tour de France , the pink jersey , or maglia rosa , from the Giro d'Italia , and the red jersey , or la roja, from the Vuelta a España . The first two jerseys were given the same color as the paper their original main sponsors (both sports newspapers) were printed on: yellow and pink paper, respectively. The overall leader at
9-409: Was declared. In 2013, Zabel admitted to taking banned substances from 1996 to 2003, including EPO and the steroid hormone cortisone . 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 five riders: Winning the points classification in two Grand Tours in a single year
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