{"id":1596,"date":"2025-06-21T18:36:39","date_gmt":"2025-06-21T16:36:39","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/franceletour.com\/?page_id=1596"},"modified":"2025-06-21T18:36:41","modified_gmt":"2025-06-21T16:36:41","slug":"tour-de-france-polka-dot-jersey","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/franceletour.com\/fr\/tour-de-france-polka-dot-jersey\/","title":{"rendered":"Tour de France Polka Dot Jersey (Maillot \u00e0 Pois Rouges): Climbers\u2019 Glory &amp; 2025 Contenders"},"content":{"rendered":"<style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1596_3d3e22-ef, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1596_3d3e22-ef[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading1596_3d3e22-ef\"]{padding-bottom:var(--global-kb-spacing-xs, 1rem);font-style:normal;text-transform:capitalize;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1596_3d3e22-ef mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1596_3d3e22-ef[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading1596_3d3e22-ef\"] mark.kt-highlight{font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1596_3d3e22-ef img.kb-inline-image, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1596_3d3e22-ef[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading1596_3d3e22-ef\"] img.kb-inline-image{width:150px;vertical-align:baseline;}<\/style>\n<h1 class=\"kt-adv-heading1596_3d3e22-ef wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading1596_3d3e22-ef\"><strong>Tour de France Polka Dot Jersey (Maillot \u00e0 Pois Rouges): Climbers\u2019 Glory &amp; 2025 Contenders<\/strong> \ud83d\udd34\u26aa<\/h1>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The <strong>Polka Dot Jersey (Maillot \u00e0 Pois Rouges)<\/strong> is one of the most iconic jerseys in cycling, awarded to the best climber in the <strong>Tour de France<\/strong>. Riders who specialize in mountain stages battle fiercely for this prestigious prize, often launching daring attacks up the steepest climbs. <br><br>But what does it take to win this jersey? Who are the greatest climbers in Tour history? And why is the jersey covered in red polka dots? And of course we will experience the 2025 mountains battle of the polka dot jersey.<br><br>Let&#8217;s dive into everything you need to know about the <strong>Tour de France Polka Dot Jersey<\/strong>\u2014from its history and legendary winners to race strategies and the prizes at stake.<\/p>\n\n\n<style>.kb-row-layout-id1596_030ae6-80 > .kt-row-column-wrap{align-content:start;}:where(.kb-row-layout-id1596_030ae6-80 > .kt-row-column-wrap) > .wp-block-kadence-column{justify-content:start;}.kb-row-layout-id1596_030ae6-80 > .kt-row-column-wrap{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-md, 2rem);row-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-md, 2rem);max-width:500px;margin-left:auto;margin-right:auto;padding-top:var(--global-kb-spacing-xs, 1rem);padding-bottom:var(--global-kb-spacing-sm, 1.5rem);grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 1fr);}.kb-row-layout-id1596_030ae6-80 > .kt-row-layout-overlay{opacity:0.30;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kb-row-layout-id1596_030ae6-80 > .kt-row-column-wrap{grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 1fr);}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kb-row-layout-id1596_030ae6-80 > .kt-row-column-wrap{grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 1fr);}}<\/style><div class=\"kb-row-layout-wrap kb-row-layout-id1596_030ae6-80 alignnone wp-block-kadence-rowlayout\"><div class=\"kt-row-column-wrap kt-has-1-columns kt-row-layout-equal kt-tab-layout-inherit kt-mobile-layout-row kt-row-valign-top\">\n<style>.kadence-column1596_cc8a18-23 > .kt-inside-inner-col{padding-top:0px;padding-bottom:0px;}.kadence-column1596_cc8a18-23 > .kt-inside-inner-col,.kadence-column1596_cc8a18-23 > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{border-top-left-radius:0px;border-top-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-left-radius:0px;}.kadence-column1596_cc8a18-23 > .kt-inside-inner-col{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-sm, 1rem);}.kadence-column1596_cc8a18-23 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;}.kadence-column1596_cc8a18-23 > .kt-inside-inner-col > .aligncenter{width:100%;}.kadence-column1596_cc8a18-23 > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{opacity:0.3;}.kadence-column1596_cc8a18-23{text-align:left;}.kadence-column1596_cc8a18-23{position:relative;}.kadence-column1596_cc8a18-23, .kt-inside-inner-col > .kadence-column1596_cc8a18-23:not(.specificity){margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:0px;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kadence-column1596_cc8a18-23 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kadence-column1596_cc8a18-23 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-column kadence-column1596_cc8a18-23\"><div class=\"kt-inside-inner-col\"><style>.kb-table-of-content-nav.kb-table-of-content-id1596_6d4fa9-84 .kb-table-of-content-wrap{padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;border-left:8px solid #ffff00;}.kb-table-of-content-nav.kb-table-of-content-id1596_6d4fa9-84 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#ffff00;}.kb-table-of-content-nav.kb-table-of-content-id1596_6d4fa9-84 .kb-table-of-contents-title-wrap{border-top:0px solid var(--global-palette5, #4A5568);border-right:0px solid var(--global-palette5, #4A5568);border-bottom:0px solid var(--global-palette5, #4A5568);border-left:0px solid var(--global-palette5, #4A5568);}.kb-table-of-content-nav.kb-table-of-content-id1596_6d4fa9-84 .kb-table-of-contents-title{font-size:22px;}}<\/style><\/div><\/div>\n\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-spacer.kt-block-spacer-1596_53d1fd-b6 .kt-block-spacer{height:20px;}.wp-block-kadence-spacer.kt-block-spacer-1596_53d1fd-b6 .kt-divider{border-top-width:1px;height:1px;border-top-color:#eee;width:80%;border-top-style:solid;}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-spacer aligncenter kt-block-spacer-1596_53d1fd-b6\"><div class=\"kt-block-spacer kt-block-spacer-halign-center\"><hr class=\"kt-divider\"\/><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1596_0d3c27-7b, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1596_0d3c27-7b[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading1596_0d3c27-7b\"]{padding-bottom:var(--global-kb-spacing-xs, 1rem);font-style:normal;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1596_0d3c27-7b mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1596_0d3c27-7b[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading1596_0d3c27-7b\"] mark.kt-highlight{font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1596_0d3c27-7b img.kb-inline-image, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1596_0d3c27-7b[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading1596_0d3c27-7b\"] img.kb-inline-image{width:150px;vertical-align:baseline;}<\/style>\n<h2 class=\"kt-adv-heading1596_0d3c27-7b wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading1596_0d3c27-7b\"><strong>\u2764\ufe0f What is the Polka Dot Jersey? \ud83c\udfd4\ufe0f<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The <strong>Polka Dot Jersey<\/strong>, or <em>Maillot \u00e0 Pois Rouges<\/em>, is the unmistakable white jersey adorned with bold red dots \u2014 and it&#8217;s worn by the <strong>King of the Mountains<\/strong> in the Tour de France. It&#8217;s not just a fashion statement. It&#8217;s a badge of honor for the <strong>best climber<\/strong> in the race \u2014 the rider who conquers the steepest, most grueling ascents across the Alps, Pyrenees, and beyond.<br><br>Climbing in the Tour de France is brutal. It requires supreme fitness, tactical thinking, and a whole lot of courage. Riders who aim for this jersey must accumulate the <strong>most points on categorized climbs<\/strong>, earning them the right to wear this on overall mountain rank dominance.<\/p>\n\n\n<style>.kb-row-layout-wrap.wp-block-kadence-rowlayout.kb-row-layout-id1596_050403-d1{margin-bottom:var(--global-kb-spacing-xxs, 0.5rem);}.kb-row-layout-id1596_050403-d1 > .kt-row-column-wrap{align-content:start;}:where(.kb-row-layout-id1596_050403-d1 > .kt-row-column-wrap) > .wp-block-kadence-column{justify-content:start;}.kb-row-layout-id1596_050403-d1 > .kt-row-column-wrap{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-md, 2rem);row-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-md, 2rem);max-width:850px;margin-left:auto;margin-right:auto;padding-top:var(--global-kb-spacing-xxs, 0.5rem);padding-bottom:var(--global-kb-spacing-sm, 1.5rem);grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 1fr);}.kb-row-layout-id1596_050403-d1 > .kt-row-layout-overlay{opacity:0.30;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kb-row-layout-id1596_050403-d1 > 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.kt-inside-inner-col:before{opacity:0.3;}.kadence-column1596_b9e204-94{position:relative;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kadence-column1596_b9e204-94 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kadence-column1596_b9e204-94 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-column kadence-column1596_b9e204-94\"><div class=\"kt-inside-inner-col\"><style>.kb-table-container1596_2c6544-9b{font-size:15px;overflow-x:auto;}.kb-table-container .kb-table1596_2c6544-9b th{padding-top:var(--global-kb-spacing-xxs, 0.5rem);padding-right:var(--global-kb-spacing-xxs, 0.5rem);padding-bottom:var(--global-kb-spacing-xxs, 0.5rem);padding-left:var(--global-kb-spacing-xxs, 0.5rem);text-align:center;}.kb-table-container .kb-table1596_2c6544-9b caption{text-align:center;}.kb-table-container .kb-table1596_2c6544-9b td{padding-top:var(--global-kb-spacing-xxs, 0.5rem);padding-right:var(--global-kb-spacing-xxs, 0.5rem);padding-bottom:var(--global-kb-spacing-xxs, 0.5rem);padding-left:var(--global-kb-spacing-xxs, 0.5rem);text-align:center;}.kb-table-container .kb-table1596_2c6544-9b tr{border-bottom:1px solid rgba(113,128,150,0.57);}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kb-table-container .kb-table1596_2c6544-9b tr{border-bottom:1px solid rgba(113,128,150,0.57);}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kb-table-container .kb-table1596_2c6544-9b th{padding-top:var(--global-kb-spacing-xxs, 0.5rem);padding-right:var(--global-kb-spacing-xxs, 0.5rem);padding-bottom:var(--global-kb-spacing-xxs, 0.5rem);padding-left:var(--global-kb-spacing-xxs, 0.5rem);}.kb-table-container .kb-table1596_2c6544-9b td{padding-top:var(--global-kb-spacing-xxs, 0.5rem);padding-right:var(--global-kb-spacing-xxs, 0.5rem);padding-bottom:var(--global-kb-spacing-xxs, 0.5rem);padding-left:var(--global-kb-spacing-xxs, 0.5rem);}.kb-table-container .kb-table1596_2c6544-9b tr{border-bottom:1px solid rgba(113,128,150,0.57);}}<\/style><div class=\"kb-table-container kb-table-container1596_2c6544-9b wp-block-kadence-table\"><table class=\"kb-table kb-table1596_2c6544-9b\">\n<style>.kb-table-container .kb-table tr.kb-table-row1596_57646f-64{height:55px;}<\/style><tr class=\"kb-table-row kb-table-row1596_57646f-64\">\n<th  scope=\"col\" class=\"kb-table-data kb-table-data1596_53bae0-a3\">\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-left wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Feature<\/strong><\/p>\n\n<\/th>\n\n<th  scope=\"col\" class=\"kb-table-data kb-table-data1596_8cb9f4-d8\">\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-left wp-block-paragraph\">Details<\/p>\n\n<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n\n<style>.kb-table-container .kb-table tr.kb-table-row1596_085aa6-5e{height:50px;}.kb-table-container  .kb-table tr.kb-table-row1596_085aa6-5e:hover{background-color:#fcfcfc;}<\/style><tr class=\"kb-table-row kb-table-row1596_085aa6-5e\">\n<td  class=\"kb-table-data kb-table-data1596_b054f8-5e\">\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-left wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Jersey Color<\/strong><\/p>\n\n<\/td>\n\n<td  class=\"kb-table-data kb-table-data1596_a5f61d-63\">\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-left wp-block-paragraph\">White with red polka dots<\/p>\n\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n\n<style>.kb-table-container .kb-table tr.kb-table-row1596_a99bd3-9b{height:50px;}.kb-table-container  .kb-table tr.kb-table-row1596_a99bd3-9b:hover{background-color:#fcfcfc;}<\/style><tr class=\"kb-table-row kb-table-row1596_a99bd3-9b\">\n<td  class=\"kb-table-data kb-table-data1596_3f01c1-ab\">\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-left wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Awarded For<\/strong><\/p>\n\n<\/td>\n\n<td  class=\"kb-table-data kb-table-data1596_5b3179-f5\">\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-left wp-block-paragraph\">King of the Mountains (best climber)<\/p>\n\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n\n<style>.kb-table-container .kb-table tr.kb-table-row1596_b4dce9-9c{height:50px;}.kb-table-container  .kb-table tr.kb-table-row1596_b4dce9-9c:hover{background-color:#fcfcfc;}<\/style><tr class=\"kb-table-row kb-table-row1596_b4dce9-9c\">\n<td  class=\"kb-table-data kb-table-data1596_599968-3f\">\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-left wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>First Introduced<\/strong><\/p>\n\n<\/td>\n\n<td  class=\"kb-table-data kb-table-data1596_9c4f3b-a7\">\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-left wp-block-paragraph\">1975 (jersey design), KOM since 1933<\/p>\n\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n\n<style>.kb-table-container .kb-table tr.kb-table-row1596_7efa61-6f{height:50px;}.kb-table-container  .kb-table tr.kb-table-row1596_7efa61-6f:hover{background-color:#fcfcfc;}<\/style><tr class=\"kb-table-row kb-table-row1596_7efa61-6f\">\n<td  class=\"kb-table-data kb-table-data1596_5ca3d9-18\">\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-left wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Defending Champ (2024)<\/strong><\/p>\n\n<\/td>\n\n<td  class=\"kb-table-data kb-table-data1596_0807ff-82\">\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-left wp-block-paragraph\"><em>Richard Carapaz<\/em><\/p>\n\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n\n<style>.kb-table-container .kb-table tr.kb-table-row1596_cabeb7-e3{height:50px;}.kb-table-container  .kb-table tr.kb-table-row1596_cabeb7-e3:hover{background-color:#fcfcfc;}<\/style><tr class=\"kb-table-row kb-table-row1596_cabeb7-e3\">\n<td  class=\"kb-table-data kb-table-data1596_10f8f7-9f\">\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-left wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Top Contenders (2025)<\/strong><\/p>\n\n<\/td>\n\n<td  class=\"kb-table-data kb-table-data1596_302d9b-26\">\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-left wp-block-paragraph\">Tadej Poga\u010dar, Giulio Ciccone, Jonas Vingegaard, Richard Carapaz<\/p>\n\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/table><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1596_92cbb3-1f, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1596_92cbb3-1f[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading1596_92cbb3-1f\"]{padding-bottom:var(--global-kb-spacing-xs, 1rem);font-style:normal;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1596_92cbb3-1f mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1596_92cbb3-1f[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading1596_92cbb3-1f\"] mark.kt-highlight{font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1596_92cbb3-1f img.kb-inline-image, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1596_92cbb3-1f[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading1596_92cbb3-1f\"] img.kb-inline-image{width:150px;vertical-align:baseline;}<\/style>\n<h3 class=\"kt-adv-heading1596_92cbb3-1f wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading1596_92cbb3-1f\"><strong>\ud83d\udccc Quick Polka Dot Facts:<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>The jersey design was inspired by <strong>Chocolat Poulain<\/strong> candy wrappers.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li style=\"margin-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30);margin-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30)\">Riders earn points by being among the first to reach the top of climbs.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Climbs are ranked from <strong>Category 4 (easiest)<\/strong> to <strong>HC (Hors Cat\u00e9gorie \u2014 \u201cbeyond classification\u201d)<\/strong>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li style=\"margin-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30)\">A rider can win this classification <strong>without winning a single stage<\/strong>. It\u2019s all about <strong>climbing consistency<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-spacer.kt-block-spacer-1596_078c4a-29 .kt-block-spacer{height:20px;}.wp-block-kadence-spacer.kt-block-spacer-1596_078c4a-29 .kt-divider{border-top-width:1px;height:1px;border-top-color:#eee;width:80%;border-top-style:solid;}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-spacer aligncenter kt-block-spacer-1596_078c4a-29\"><div class=\"kt-block-spacer kt-block-spacer-halign-center\"><hr class=\"kt-divider\"\/><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1596_e87366-93, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1596_e87366-93[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading1596_e87366-93\"]{padding-bottom:var(--global-kb-spacing-xs, 1rem);text-align:center;font-style:normal;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1596_e87366-93 mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1596_e87366-93[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading1596_e87366-93\"] mark.kt-highlight{font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1596_e87366-93 img.kb-inline-image, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1596_e87366-93[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading1596_e87366-93\"] img.kb-inline-image{width:150px;vertical-align:baseline;}<\/style>\n<h2 class=\"kt-adv-heading1596_e87366-93 wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading1596_e87366-93\"><strong>History of the Tour de France Polka Dot Jersey: Why the Dots?<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The <strong>King of the Mountains<\/strong> classification has been part of the Tour de France since <strong>1933<\/strong>, but the <strong>famous Tour de France polka dot jersey<\/strong> wasn\u2019t introduced until <strong>1975<\/strong>. Before that, the best climber\u2019s achievements were quietly noted in results sheets \u2014 but there was no visual symbol for fans to cheer on. That all changed when Tour organizers decided it was time for the mountain king to get the spotlight he deserved.<\/p>\n\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1596_92d83d-03, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1596_92d83d-03[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading1596_92d83d-03\"]{padding-bottom:var(--global-kb-spacing-xs, 1rem);font-style:normal;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1596_92d83d-03 mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1596_92d83d-03[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading1596_92d83d-03\"] mark.kt-highlight{font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1596_92d83d-03 img.kb-inline-image, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1596_92d83d-03[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading1596_92d83d-03\"] img.kb-inline-image{width:150px;vertical-align:baseline;}<\/style>\n<h3 class=\"kt-adv-heading1596_92d83d-03 wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading1596_92d83d-03\">\ud83c\udf6b <strong>The Sweet Origin:<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Why <strong>polka dots<\/strong>? The inspiration came from the red-and-white packaging of <strong>Chocolat Poulain<\/strong>, a popular French chocolate brand and one of the Tour\u2019s sponsors at the time. The design was bold, instantly recognizable, and a perfect metaphor: sweet success after bitter climbs.<\/p>\n\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1596_2b773c-59, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1596_2b773c-59[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading1596_2b773c-59\"]{padding-bottom:var(--global-kb-spacing-xs, 1rem);font-style:normal;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1596_2b773c-59 mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1596_2b773c-59[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading1596_2b773c-59\"] mark.kt-highlight{font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1596_2b773c-59 img.kb-inline-image, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1596_2b773c-59[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading1596_2b773c-59\"] img.kb-inline-image{width:150px;vertical-align:baseline;}<\/style>\n<h3 class=\"kt-adv-heading1596_2b773c-59 wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading1596_2b773c-59\"><strong>\ud83c\udfc6 Milestones in KOM History:<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>1933<\/strong> \u2013 First King of the Mountains title awarded to <strong>Vicente Trueba<\/strong> (Spain).<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li style=\"margin-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30);margin-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30)\"><strong>1975<\/strong> \u2013 First official Tour de France <strong>Polka Dot Jersey<\/strong> worn by <strong>Lucien Van Impe<\/strong>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>1990s\u20132000s<\/strong> \u2013 <strong>Richard Virenque<\/strong> becomes the most decorated climber in Tour history with <strong>7 KOM titles<\/strong>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li style=\"margin-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--20)\"><strong>2020s<\/strong> \u2013 Modern mountain kings like <strong>Tadej Poga\u010dar<\/strong> and <strong>Giulio Ciccone<\/strong> keep the tradition alive.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1596_b2e4a6-d7, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1596_b2e4a6-d7[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading1596_b2e4a6-d7\"]{padding-bottom:var(--global-kb-spacing-xs, 1rem);font-style:normal;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1596_b2e4a6-d7 mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1596_b2e4a6-d7[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading1596_b2e4a6-d7\"] mark.kt-highlight{font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1596_b2e4a6-d7 img.kb-inline-image, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1596_b2e4a6-d7[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading1596_b2e4a6-d7\"] img.kb-inline-image{width:150px;vertical-align:baseline;}<\/style>\n<h3 class=\"kt-adv-heading1596_b2e4a6-d7 wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading1596_b2e4a6-d7\"><strong>Did You Know?<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>The polka dot design was also worn by French track cycling star <strong>Henri Lemoine<\/strong> in the 1930s, inspiring the pattern\u2019s cycling legacy.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li style=\"margin-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30)\">The King of the Mountains isn\u2019t just about brute force \u2014 it rewards <strong>timing, tactical breakaways<\/strong>, and fearless climbing.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-spacer.kt-block-spacer-1596_9218f7-24 .kt-block-spacer{height:20px;}.wp-block-kadence-spacer.kt-block-spacer-1596_9218f7-24 .kt-divider{border-top-width:1px;height:1px;border-top-color:#eee;width:80%;border-top-style:solid;}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-spacer aligncenter kt-block-spacer-1596_9218f7-24\"><div class=\"kt-block-spacer kt-block-spacer-halign-center\"><hr class=\"kt-divider\"\/><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1596_c3cd9c-f9, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1596_c3cd9c-f9[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading1596_c3cd9c-f9\"]{padding-bottom:var(--global-kb-spacing-xs, 1rem);font-style:normal;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1596_c3cd9c-f9 mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1596_c3cd9c-f9[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading1596_c3cd9c-f9\"] mark.kt-highlight{font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1596_c3cd9c-f9 img.kb-inline-image, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1596_c3cd9c-f9[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading1596_c3cd9c-f9\"] img.kb-inline-image{width:150px;vertical-align:baseline;}<\/style>\n<h2 class=\"kt-adv-heading1596_c3cd9c-f9 wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading1596_c3cd9c-f9\"><strong>How the Polka Dot Jersey is Won (King of the Mountains Rules)<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The Polka Dot Jersey is <strong>not<\/strong> awarded based on overall race time like the Yellow Jersey. Instead, it\u2019s all about ranking of the <strong>mountain points<\/strong> \u2014 and the rider who earns the most across <strong>categorized climbs<\/strong> becomes the <strong>King of the Mountains (KOM)<\/strong>. Here\u2019s how it works:<\/p>\n\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1596_7f8df5-b3, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1596_7f8df5-b3[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading1596_7f8df5-b3\"]{padding-bottom:var(--global-kb-spacing-xs, 1rem);font-style:normal;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1596_7f8df5-b3 mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1596_7f8df5-b3[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading1596_7f8df5-b3\"] mark.kt-highlight{font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1596_7f8df5-b3 img.kb-inline-image, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1596_7f8df5-b3[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading1596_7f8df5-b3\"] img.kb-inline-image{width:150px;vertical-align:baseline;}<\/style>\n<h3 class=\"kt-adv-heading1596_7f8df5-b3 wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading1596_7f8df5-b3\"><strong>The King Climb Categories:<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Climbs are ranked based on <strong>difficulty<\/strong>, <strong>gradient<\/strong>, <strong>length<\/strong>, and <strong>position in the stage<\/strong>. There are <strong>five categories<\/strong>:<\/p>\n\n\n<style>.kb-row-layout-wrap.wp-block-kadence-rowlayout.kb-row-layout-id1596_f480ea-30{margin-bottom:var(--global-kb-spacing-xxs, 0.5rem);}.kb-row-layout-id1596_f480ea-30 > .kt-row-column-wrap{align-content:start;}:where(.kb-row-layout-id1596_f480ea-30 > .kt-row-column-wrap) > .wp-block-kadence-column{justify-content:start;}.kb-row-layout-id1596_f480ea-30 > .kt-row-column-wrap{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-md, 2rem);row-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-md, 2rem);max-width:850px;margin-left:auto;margin-right:auto;padding-top:var(--global-kb-spacing-xxs, 0.5rem);padding-bottom:var(--global-kb-spacing-sm, 1.5rem);grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 1fr);}.kb-row-layout-id1596_f480ea-30 > .kt-row-layout-overlay{opacity:0.30;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kb-row-layout-id1596_f480ea-30 > .kt-row-column-wrap{grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 1fr);}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kb-row-layout-id1596_f480ea-30 > .kt-row-column-wrap{grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 1fr);}}<\/style><div class=\"kb-row-layout-wrap kb-row-layout-id1596_f480ea-30 alignnone wp-block-kadence-rowlayout\"><div class=\"kt-row-column-wrap kt-has-1-columns kt-row-layout-equal kt-tab-layout-inherit kt-mobile-layout-row kt-row-valign-top\">\n<style>.kadence-column1596_2ce827-2d > .kt-inside-inner-col,.kadence-column1596_2ce827-2d > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{border-top-left-radius:0px;border-top-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-left-radius:0px;}.kadence-column1596_2ce827-2d > .kt-inside-inner-col{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-sm, 1rem);}.kadence-column1596_2ce827-2d > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;}.kadence-column1596_2ce827-2d > .kt-inside-inner-col > .aligncenter{width:100%;}.kadence-column1596_2ce827-2d > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{opacity:0.3;}.kadence-column1596_2ce827-2d{position:relative;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kadence-column1596_2ce827-2d > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kadence-column1596_2ce827-2d > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-column kadence-column1596_2ce827-2d\"><div class=\"kt-inside-inner-col\"><style>.kb-table-container1596_dc8e58-2c{font-size:15px;overflow-x:auto;}.kb-table-container .kb-table1596_dc8e58-2c th{padding-top:var(--global-kb-spacing-xxs, 0.5rem);padding-right:var(--global-kb-spacing-xxs, 0.5rem);padding-bottom:var(--global-kb-spacing-xxs, 0.5rem);padding-left:var(--global-kb-spacing-xxs, 0.5rem);text-align:center;}.kb-table-container .kb-table1596_dc8e58-2c caption{text-align:center;}.kb-table-container .kb-table1596_dc8e58-2c td{padding-top:var(--global-kb-spacing-xxs, 0.5rem);padding-right:var(--global-kb-spacing-xxs, 0.5rem);padding-bottom:var(--global-kb-spacing-xxs, 0.5rem);padding-left:var(--global-kb-spacing-xxs, 0.5rem);text-align:center;}.kb-table-container .kb-table1596_dc8e58-2c tr{border-bottom:1px solid rgba(113,128,150,0.57);}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kb-table-container .kb-table1596_dc8e58-2c tr{border-bottom:1px solid rgba(113,128,150,0.57);}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kb-table-container .kb-table1596_dc8e58-2c th{padding-top:var(--global-kb-spacing-xxs, 0.5rem);padding-right:var(--global-kb-spacing-xxs, 0.5rem);padding-bottom:var(--global-kb-spacing-xxs, 0.5rem);padding-left:var(--global-kb-spacing-xxs, 0.5rem);}.kb-table-container .kb-table1596_dc8e58-2c td{padding-top:var(--global-kb-spacing-xxs, 0.5rem);padding-right:var(--global-kb-spacing-xxs, 0.5rem);padding-bottom:var(--global-kb-spacing-xxs, 0.5rem);padding-left:var(--global-kb-spacing-xxs, 0.5rem);}.kb-table-container .kb-table1596_dc8e58-2c tr{border-bottom:1px solid rgba(113,128,150,0.57);}}<\/style><div class=\"kb-table-container kb-table-container1596_dc8e58-2c wp-block-kadence-table\"><table class=\"kb-table kb-table1596_dc8e58-2c\">\n<style>.kb-table-container .kb-table tr.kb-table-row1596_dc64da-9d{height:55px;}<\/style><tr class=\"kb-table-row kb-table-row1596_dc64da-9d\">\n<th  scope=\"col\" class=\"kb-table-data kb-table-data1596_06d225-24\">\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-left wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Category<\/strong><\/p>\n\n<\/th>\n\n<th  scope=\"col\" class=\"kb-table-data kb-table-data1596_ffd1c1-45\">\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-left wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Description<\/strong><\/p>\n\n<\/th>\n\n<th  scope=\"col\" class=\"kb-table-data kb-table-data1596_7b22c6-ed\">\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-left wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Points for 1st<\/strong><\/p>\n\n<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n\n<style>.kb-table-container .kb-table tr.kb-table-row1596_c4fe42-2e{height:50px;}.kb-table-container  .kb-table tr.kb-table-row1596_c4fe42-2e:hover{background-color:#fcfcfc;}<\/style><tr class=\"kb-table-row kb-table-row1596_c4fe42-2e\">\n<td  class=\"kb-table-data kb-table-data1596_dbb6d4-92\">\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-left wp-block-paragraph\">HC<\/p>\n\n<\/td>\n\n<td  class=\"kb-table-data kb-table-data1596_7c0c29-ef\">\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-left wp-block-paragraph\">\u201cHors Cat\u00e9gorie\u201d \u2013 beyond classification<\/p>\n\n<\/td>\n\n<td  class=\"kb-table-data kb-table-data1596_291912-e8\">\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-left wp-block-paragraph\">20 points<\/p>\n\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n\n<style>.kb-table-container .kb-table tr.kb-table-row1596_854aed-64{height:50px;}.kb-table-container  .kb-table tr.kb-table-row1596_854aed-64:hover{background-color:#fcfcfc;}<\/style><tr class=\"kb-table-row kb-table-row1596_854aed-64\">\n<td  class=\"kb-table-data kb-table-data1596_afef1e-ef\">\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-left wp-block-paragraph\">Cat 1<\/p>\n\n<\/td>\n\n<td  class=\"kb-table-data kb-table-data1596_acd2eb-c7\">\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-left wp-block-paragraph\">Brutally hard but not HC<\/p>\n\n<\/td>\n\n<td  class=\"kb-table-data kb-table-data1596_a6a979-4d\">\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-left wp-block-paragraph\">10 points<\/p>\n\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n\n<style>.kb-table-container .kb-table tr.kb-table-row1596_4b5e90-99{height:50px;}.kb-table-container  .kb-table tr.kb-table-row1596_4b5e90-99:hover{background-color:#fcfcfc;}<\/style><tr class=\"kb-table-row kb-table-row1596_4b5e90-99\">\n<td  class=\"kb-table-data kb-table-data1596_57848c-67\">\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-left wp-block-paragraph\">Cat 2<\/p>\n\n<\/td>\n\n<td  class=\"kb-table-data kb-table-data1596_9f26b5-dd\">\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-left wp-block-paragraph\">Tough but shorter or less steep<\/p>\n\n<\/td>\n\n<td  class=\"kb-table-data kb-table-data1596_cd422d-ef\">\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-left wp-block-paragraph\">5 points<\/p>\n\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n\n<style>.kb-table-container .kb-table tr.kb-table-row1596_74099a-eb{height:50px;}.kb-table-container  .kb-table tr.kb-table-row1596_74099a-eb:hover{background-color:#fcfcfc;}<\/style><tr class=\"kb-table-row kb-table-row1596_74099a-eb\">\n<td  class=\"kb-table-data kb-table-data1596_bfe88c-22\">\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-left wp-block-paragraph\">Cat 3<\/p>\n\n<\/td>\n\n<td  class=\"kb-table-data kb-table-data1596_ef7a07-43\">\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-left wp-block-paragraph\">Moderate climbs<\/p>\n\n<\/td>\n\n<td  class=\"kb-table-data kb-table-data1596_4c3e82-49\">\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-left wp-block-paragraph\">2 points<\/p>\n\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n\n<style>.kb-table-container .kb-table tr.kb-table-row1596_5b9561-e7{height:50px;}.kb-table-container  .kb-table tr.kb-table-row1596_5b9561-e7:hover{background-color:#fcfcfc;}<\/style><tr class=\"kb-table-row kb-table-row1596_5b9561-e7\">\n<td  class=\"kb-table-data kb-table-data1596_feca39-f2\">\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-left wp-block-paragraph\">Cat4<\/p>\n\n<\/td>\n\n<td  class=\"kb-table-data kb-table-data1596_d1b988-8d\">\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-left wp-block-paragraph\">Short, rolling climbs<\/p>\n\n<\/td>\n\n<td  class=\"kb-table-data kb-table-data1596_516733-51\">\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-left wp-block-paragraph\">1 point<\/p>\n\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/table><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1596_cd93d0-44, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1596_cd93d0-44[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading1596_cd93d0-44\"]{padding-bottom:var(--global-kb-spacing-xxs, 0.5rem);font-style:normal;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1596_cd93d0-44 mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1596_cd93d0-44[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading1596_cd93d0-44\"] mark.kt-highlight{font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1596_cd93d0-44 img.kb-inline-image, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1596_cd93d0-44[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading1596_cd93d0-44\"] img.kb-inline-image{width:150px;vertical-align:baseline;}<\/style>\n<p class=\"kt-adv-heading1596_cd93d0-44 wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading1596_cd93d0-44\">The higher the category, the more valuable the climb.<\/p>\n\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-spacer.kt-block-spacer-1596_71e8e8-94 .kt-block-spacer{height:20px;}.wp-block-kadence-spacer.kt-block-spacer-1596_71e8e8-94 .kt-divider{border-top-width:1px;height:1px;border-top-color:#eee;width:80%;border-top-style:solid;}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-spacer aligncenter kt-block-spacer-1596_71e8e8-94\"><div class=\"kt-block-spacer kt-block-spacer-halign-center\"><hr class=\"kt-divider\"\/><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1596_238600-c4, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1596_238600-c4[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading1596_238600-c4\"]{padding-bottom:var(--global-kb-spacing-xs, 1rem);font-style:normal;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1596_238600-c4 mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1596_238600-c4[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading1596_238600-c4\"] mark.kt-highlight{font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1596_238600-c4 img.kb-inline-image, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1596_238600-c4[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading1596_238600-c4\"] img.kb-inline-image{width:150px;vertical-align:baseline;}<\/style>\n<h3 class=\"kt-adv-heading1596_238600-c4 wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading1596_238600-c4\"><strong>\ud83d\udcc8 Polka Dot Points Distribution Example (Typical):<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n<style>.kb-row-layout-wrap.wp-block-kadence-rowlayout.kb-row-layout-id1596_f648f4-69{margin-bottom:var(--global-kb-spacing-xxs, 0.5rem);}.kb-row-layout-id1596_f648f4-69 > .kt-row-column-wrap{align-content:start;}:where(.kb-row-layout-id1596_f648f4-69 > .kt-row-column-wrap) > .wp-block-kadence-column{justify-content:start;}.kb-row-layout-id1596_f648f4-69 > .kt-row-column-wrap{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-md, 2rem);row-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-md, 2rem);max-width:850px;margin-left:auto;margin-right:auto;padding-top:var(--global-kb-spacing-xxs, 0.5rem);padding-bottom:var(--global-kb-spacing-sm, 1.5rem);grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 1fr);}.kb-row-layout-id1596_f648f4-69 > .kt-row-layout-overlay{opacity:0.30;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kb-row-layout-id1596_f648f4-69 > .kt-row-column-wrap{grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 1fr);}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kb-row-layout-id1596_f648f4-69 > .kt-row-column-wrap{grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 1fr);}}<\/style><div class=\"kb-row-layout-wrap kb-row-layout-id1596_f648f4-69 alignnone wp-block-kadence-rowlayout\"><div class=\"kt-row-column-wrap kt-has-1-columns kt-row-layout-equal kt-tab-layout-inherit kt-mobile-layout-row kt-row-valign-top\">\n<style>.kadence-column1596_aa2495-f7 > .kt-inside-inner-col,.kadence-column1596_aa2495-f7 > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{border-top-left-radius:0px;border-top-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-left-radius:0px;}.kadence-column1596_aa2495-f7 > .kt-inside-inner-col{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-sm, 1rem);}.kadence-column1596_aa2495-f7 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;}.kadence-column1596_aa2495-f7 > .kt-inside-inner-col > .aligncenter{width:100%;}.kadence-column1596_aa2495-f7 > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{opacity:0.3;}.kadence-column1596_aa2495-f7{position:relative;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kadence-column1596_aa2495-f7 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kadence-column1596_aa2495-f7 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-column kadence-column1596_aa2495-f7\"><div class=\"kt-inside-inner-col\"><style>.kb-table-container1596_cd2aa1-3a{font-size:15px;overflow-x:auto;}.kb-table-container .kb-table1596_cd2aa1-3a th{padding-top:var(--global-kb-spacing-xxs, 0.5rem);padding-right:var(--global-kb-spacing-xxs, 0.5rem);padding-bottom:var(--global-kb-spacing-xxs, 0.5rem);padding-left:var(--global-kb-spacing-xxs, 0.5rem);text-align:center;}.kb-table-container .kb-table1596_cd2aa1-3a caption{text-align:center;}.kb-table-container .kb-table1596_cd2aa1-3a td{padding-top:var(--global-kb-spacing-xxs, 0.5rem);padding-right:var(--global-kb-spacing-xxs, 0.5rem);padding-bottom:var(--global-kb-spacing-xxs, 0.5rem);padding-left:var(--global-kb-spacing-xxs, 0.5rem);text-align:center;}.kb-table-container .kb-table1596_cd2aa1-3a tr{border-bottom:1px solid rgba(113,128,150,0.57);}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kb-table-container .kb-table1596_cd2aa1-3a tr{border-bottom:1px solid rgba(113,128,150,0.57);}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kb-table-container .kb-table1596_cd2aa1-3a tr{border-bottom:1px solid rgba(113,128,150,0.57);}}<\/style><div class=\"kb-table-container kb-table-container1596_cd2aa1-3a wp-block-kadence-table\"><table class=\"kb-table kb-table1596_cd2aa1-3a\">\n<style>.kb-table-container .kb-table tr.kb-table-row1596_858469-e7{height:55px;}<\/style><tr class=\"kb-table-row kb-table-row1596_858469-e7\">\n<th  scope=\"col\" class=\"kb-table-data kb-table-data1596_953ff9-f4\">\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-left wp-block-paragraph\">Category<\/p>\n\n<\/th>\n\n<th  scope=\"col\" class=\"kb-table-data kb-table-data1596_8052dd-74\">\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-left wp-block-paragraph\">1st<\/p>\n\n<\/th>\n\n<th  scope=\"col\" class=\"kb-table-data kb-table-data1596_74f4a4-00\">\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-left wp-block-paragraph\">2nd<\/p>\n\n<\/th>\n\n<th  scope=\"col\" class=\"kb-table-data kb-table-data1596_3ac2eb-fc\">\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-left wp-block-paragraph\">3rd<\/p>\n\n<\/th>\n\n<th  scope=\"col\" class=\"kb-table-data kb-table-data1596_94add3-0c\">\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-left wp-block-paragraph\">4th<\/p>\n\n<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n\n<style>.kb-table-container .kb-table tr.kb-table-row1596_209b10-61{height:50px;}.kb-table-container  .kb-table tr.kb-table-row1596_209b10-61:hover{background-color:#fcfcfc;}<\/style><tr class=\"kb-table-row kb-table-row1596_209b10-61\">\n<td  class=\"kb-table-data kb-table-data1596_eb5214-c2\">\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-left wp-block-paragraph\">HC<\/p>\n\n<\/td>\n\n<td  class=\"kb-table-data kb-table-data1596_92cd76-8d\">\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-left wp-block-paragraph\">20<\/p>\n\n<\/td>\n\n<td  class=\"kb-table-data kb-table-data1596_b5e4ea-20\">\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-left wp-block-paragraph\">15<\/p>\n\n<\/td>\n\n<td  class=\"kb-table-data kb-table-data1596_e320fa-9e\">\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-left wp-block-paragraph\">12<\/p>\n\n<\/td>\n\n<td  class=\"kb-table-data kb-table-data1596_f6830b-52\">\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-left wp-block-paragraph\">10<\/p>\n\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n\n<style>.kb-table-container .kb-table tr.kb-table-row1596_9cc76b-4b{height:50px;}.kb-table-container  .kb-table tr.kb-table-row1596_9cc76b-4b:hover{background-color:#fcfcfc;}<\/style><tr class=\"kb-table-row kb-table-row1596_9cc76b-4b\">\n<td  class=\"kb-table-data kb-table-data1596_1a2bf8-23\">\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-left wp-block-paragraph\">Cat 1<\/p>\n\n<\/td>\n\n<td  class=\"kb-table-data kb-table-data1596_9ceccf-12\">\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-left wp-block-paragraph\">10<\/p>\n\n<\/td>\n\n<td  class=\"kb-table-data kb-table-data1596_499b9a-20\">\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-left wp-block-paragraph\">8<\/p>\n\n<\/td>\n\n<td  class=\"kb-table-data kb-table-data1596_61716a-a3\">\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-left wp-block-paragraph\">6<\/p>\n\n<\/td>\n\n<td  class=\"kb-table-data kb-table-data1596_0a8582-37\">\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-left wp-block-paragraph\">4<\/p>\n\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n\n<style>.kb-table-container .kb-table tr.kb-table-row1596_3cdc8d-7a{height:50px;}.kb-table-container  .kb-table tr.kb-table-row1596_3cdc8d-7a:hover{background-color:#fcfcfc;}<\/style><tr class=\"kb-table-row kb-table-row1596_3cdc8d-7a\">\n<td  class=\"kb-table-data kb-table-data1596_d1729d-8a\">\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-left wp-block-paragraph\">Cat 2<\/p>\n\n<\/td>\n\n<td  class=\"kb-table-data kb-table-data1596_11ec6b-4a\">\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-left wp-block-paragraph\">5<\/p>\n\n<\/td>\n\n<td  class=\"kb-table-data kb-table-data1596_6ef713-1c\">\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-left wp-block-paragraph\">3<\/p>\n\n<\/td>\n\n<td  class=\"kb-table-data kb-table-data1596_d693eb-5a\">\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-left wp-block-paragraph\">2<\/p>\n\n<\/td>\n\n<td  class=\"kb-table-data kb-table-data1596_836558-5f\">\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-left wp-block-paragraph\">1<\/p>\n\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n\n<style>.kb-table-container .kb-table tr.kb-table-row1596_8d32c3-91{height:50px;}.kb-table-container  .kb-table tr.kb-table-row1596_8d32c3-91:hover{background-color:#fcfcfc;}<\/style><tr class=\"kb-table-row kb-table-row1596_8d32c3-91\">\n<td  class=\"kb-table-data kb-table-data1596_aa0b90-3e\">\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-left wp-block-paragraph\">Cat 3<\/p>\n\n<\/td>\n\n<td  class=\"kb-table-data kb-table-data1596_782f2a-ad\">\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-left wp-block-paragraph\">2<\/p>\n\n<\/td>\n\n<td  class=\"kb-table-data kb-table-data1596_5d02e1-44\">\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-left wp-block-paragraph\">1<\/p>\n\n<\/td>\n\n<td  class=\"kb-table-data kb-table-data1596_6a7603-d1\">\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-left wp-block-paragraph\">\u2014<\/p>\n\n<\/td>\n\n<td  class=\"kb-table-data kb-table-data1596_be50ca-3a\">\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-left wp-block-paragraph\">\u2014<\/p>\n\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n\n<style>.kb-table-container .kb-table tr.kb-table-row1596_a912fc-6d{height:50px;}.kb-table-container  .kb-table tr.kb-table-row1596_a912fc-6d:hover{background-color:#fcfcfc;}<\/style><tr class=\"kb-table-row kb-table-row1596_a912fc-6d\">\n<td  class=\"kb-table-data kb-table-data1596_eb7fe9-50\">\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-left wp-block-paragraph\">Cat 4<\/p>\n\n<\/td>\n\n<td  class=\"kb-table-data kb-table-data1596_da4666-c2\">\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-left wp-block-paragraph\">1<\/p>\n\n<\/td>\n\n<td  class=\"kb-table-data kb-table-data1596_e62168-fc\">\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-left wp-block-paragraph\">\u2014<\/p>\n\n<\/td>\n\n<td  class=\"kb-table-data kb-table-data1596_12ccb6-d7\">\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-left wp-block-paragraph\">\u2014<\/p>\n\n<\/td>\n\n<td  class=\"kb-table-data kb-table-data1596_90db20-92\">\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-left wp-block-paragraph\">\u2014<\/p>\n\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/table><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1596_f09ded-47, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1596_f09ded-47[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading1596_f09ded-47\"]{padding-bottom:var(--global-kb-spacing-xs, 1rem);font-style:normal;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1596_f09ded-47 mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1596_f09ded-47[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading1596_f09ded-47\"] mark.kt-highlight{font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1596_f09ded-47 img.kb-inline-image, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1596_f09ded-47[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading1596_f09ded-47\"] img.kb-inline-image{width:150px;vertical-align:baseline;}<\/style>\n<h3 class=\"kt-adv-heading1596_f09ded-47 wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading1596_f09ded-47\"><strong>Bonus Rule: Double Points<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Some <strong>summit finishes<\/strong> \u2014 especially those ending on HC climbs \u2014 offer <strong>double KOM points<\/strong>, making them pivotal in the battle for polka dots.<\/p>\n\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1596_45354c-8a, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1596_45354c-8a[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading1596_45354c-8a\"]{padding-bottom:var(--global-kb-spacing-xs, 1rem);font-style:normal;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1596_45354c-8a mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1596_45354c-8a[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading1596_45354c-8a\"] mark.kt-highlight{font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1596_45354c-8a img.kb-inline-image, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1596_45354c-8a[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading1596_45354c-8a\"] img.kb-inline-image{width:150px;vertical-align:baseline;}<\/style>\n<h3 class=\"kt-adv-heading1596_45354c-8a wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading1596_45354c-8a\"><strong>Real-World Example:<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Let\u2019s say a rider like <strong>Giulio Ciccone<\/strong> joins an early breakaway and is the first to summit two Cat 1 climbs and one HC climb in a stage:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Cat 1 = 10 points \u00d7 2 = 20 points<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li style=\"margin-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30);margin-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30)\">HC = 20 points<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Total KOM Points that Stage = 40<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">That could swing the entire competition!<\/p>\n\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1596_f8afd1-9e, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1596_f8afd1-9e[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading1596_f8afd1-9e\"]{padding-bottom:var(--global-kb-spacing-xs, 1rem);font-style:normal;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1596_f8afd1-9e mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1596_f8afd1-9e[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading1596_f8afd1-9e\"] mark.kt-highlight{font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1596_f8afd1-9e img.kb-inline-image, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1596_f8afd1-9e[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading1596_f8afd1-9e\"] img.kb-inline-image{width:150px;vertical-align:baseline;}<\/style>\n<h3 class=\"kt-adv-heading1596_f8afd1-9e wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading1596_f8afd1-9e\"><strong>\ud83d\udd04 Daily Updates:<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1596_28d64c-d6, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1596_28d64c-d6[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading1596_28d64c-d6\"]{padding-bottom:var(--global-kb-spacing-xxs, 0.5rem);font-style:normal;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1596_28d64c-d6 mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1596_28d64c-d6[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading1596_28d64c-d6\"] mark.kt-highlight{font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1596_28d64c-d6 img.kb-inline-image, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1596_28d64c-d6[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading1596_28d64c-d6\"] img.kb-inline-image{width:150px;vertical-align:baseline;}<\/style>\n<p class=\"kt-adv-heading1596_28d64c-d6 wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading1596_28d64c-d6\">The jersey is <strong>worn daily<\/strong> by the current leader in the classification. If that rider also leads the Yellow or <a href=\"https:\/\/franceletour.com\/tour-de-france-jerseys\/green-jersey\/\">Green Jersey<\/a> standings, the <strong>next-placed climber<\/strong> wears the dots.<\/p>\n\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-spacer.kt-block-spacer-1596_c33dc0-59 .kt-block-spacer{height:20px;}.wp-block-kadence-spacer.kt-block-spacer-1596_c33dc0-59 .kt-divider{border-top-width:1px;height:1px;border-top-color:#eee;width:80%;border-top-style:solid;}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-spacer aligncenter kt-block-spacer-1596_c33dc0-59\"><div class=\"kt-block-spacer kt-block-spacer-halign-center\"><hr class=\"kt-divider\"\/><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1596_e51c23-63, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1596_e51c23-63[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading1596_e51c23-63\"]{padding-bottom:var(--global-kb-spacing-xs, 1rem);font-style:normal;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1596_e51c23-63 mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1596_e51c23-63[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading1596_e51c23-63\"] mark.kt-highlight{font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1596_e51c23-63 img.kb-inline-image, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1596_e51c23-63[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading1596_e51c23-63\"] img.kb-inline-image{width:150px;vertical-align:baseline;}<\/style>\n<h2 class=\"kt-adv-heading1596_e51c23-63 wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading1596_e51c23-63\"><strong>Legendary Tour de France Polka Dot Jersey Winners<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The King of the Mountains classification has seen some of the most <strong>fearless, explosive<\/strong>, and <strong>strategic climbers<\/strong> in cycling history. These are the riders who didn\u2019t just ride the mountains \u2014 they owned them.<\/p>\n\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1596_91e4e8-0c, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1596_91e4e8-0c[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading1596_91e4e8-0c\"]{padding-bottom:var(--global-kb-spacing-xs, 1rem);font-style:normal;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1596_91e4e8-0c mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1596_91e4e8-0c[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading1596_91e4e8-0c\"] mark.kt-highlight{font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1596_91e4e8-0c img.kb-inline-image, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1596_91e4e8-0c[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading1596_91e4e8-0c\"] img.kb-inline-image{width:150px;vertical-align:baseline;}<\/style>\n<h3 class=\"kt-adv-heading1596_91e4e8-0c wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading1596_91e4e8-0c\"><strong>\ud83e\udd47 Top Polka Dot Jersey Legends:<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n<style>.kb-row-layout-wrap.wp-block-kadence-rowlayout.kb-row-layout-id1596_f163f7-df{margin-bottom:var(--global-kb-spacing-xxs, 0.5rem);}.kb-row-layout-id1596_f163f7-df > .kt-row-column-wrap{align-content:start;}:where(.kb-row-layout-id1596_f163f7-df > .kt-row-column-wrap) > .wp-block-kadence-column{justify-content:start;}.kb-row-layout-id1596_f163f7-df > .kt-row-column-wrap{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-md, 2rem);row-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-md, 2rem);max-width:850px;margin-left:auto;margin-right:auto;padding-top:var(--global-kb-spacing-xxs, 0.5rem);padding-bottom:var(--global-kb-spacing-sm, 1.5rem);grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 1fr);}.kb-row-layout-id1596_f163f7-df > .kt-row-layout-overlay{opacity:0.30;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kb-row-layout-id1596_f163f7-df > .kt-row-column-wrap{grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 1fr);}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kb-row-layout-id1596_f163f7-df > .kt-row-column-wrap{grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 1fr);}}<\/style><div class=\"kb-row-layout-wrap kb-row-layout-id1596_f163f7-df alignnone wp-block-kadence-rowlayout\"><div class=\"kt-row-column-wrap kt-has-1-columns kt-row-layout-equal kt-tab-layout-inherit kt-mobile-layout-row kt-row-valign-top\">\n<style>.kadence-column1596_bae57c-52 > .kt-inside-inner-col,.kadence-column1596_bae57c-52 > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{border-top-left-radius:0px;border-top-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-left-radius:0px;}.kadence-column1596_bae57c-52 > .kt-inside-inner-col{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-sm, 1rem);}.kadence-column1596_bae57c-52 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;}.kadence-column1596_bae57c-52 > .kt-inside-inner-col > .aligncenter{width:100%;}.kadence-column1596_bae57c-52 > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{opacity:0.3;}.kadence-column1596_bae57c-52{position:relative;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kadence-column1596_bae57c-52 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kadence-column1596_bae57c-52 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-column kadence-column1596_bae57c-52\"><div class=\"kt-inside-inner-col\"><style>.kb-table-container1596_79d240-30{font-size:15px;overflow-x:auto;}.kb-table-container .kb-table1596_79d240-30 th{padding-top:var(--global-kb-spacing-xxs, 0.5rem);padding-right:var(--global-kb-spacing-xxs, 0.5rem);padding-bottom:var(--global-kb-spacing-xxs, 0.5rem);padding-left:var(--global-kb-spacing-xxs, 0.5rem);text-align:center;}.kb-table-container .kb-table1596_79d240-30 caption{text-align:center;}.kb-table-container .kb-table1596_79d240-30 td{padding-top:var(--global-kb-spacing-xxs, 0.5rem);padding-right:var(--global-kb-spacing-xxs, 0.5rem);padding-bottom:var(--global-kb-spacing-xxs, 0.5rem);padding-left:var(--global-kb-spacing-xxs, 0.5rem);text-align:center;}.kb-table-container .kb-table1596_79d240-30 tr{border-bottom:1px solid rgba(113,128,150,0.57);}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kb-table-container .kb-table1596_79d240-30 tr{border-bottom:1px solid rgba(113,128,150,0.57);}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kb-table-container .kb-table1596_79d240-30 th{padding-top:var(--global-kb-spacing-xxs, 0.5rem);padding-right:var(--global-kb-spacing-xxs, 0.5rem);padding-bottom:var(--global-kb-spacing-xxs, 0.5rem);padding-left:var(--global-kb-spacing-xxs, 0.5rem);}.kb-table-container .kb-table1596_79d240-30 td{padding-top:var(--global-kb-spacing-xxs, 0.5rem);padding-right:var(--global-kb-spacing-xxs, 0.5rem);padding-bottom:var(--global-kb-spacing-xxs, 0.5rem);padding-left:var(--global-kb-spacing-xxs, 0.5rem);}.kb-table-container .kb-table1596_79d240-30 tr{border-bottom:1px solid rgba(113,128,150,0.57);}}<\/style><div class=\"kb-table-container kb-table-container1596_79d240-30 wp-block-kadence-table\"><table class=\"kb-table kb-table1596_79d240-30\">\n<style>.kb-table-container .kb-table tr.kb-table-row1596_8c5272-af{height:55px;}<\/style><tr class=\"kb-table-row kb-table-row1596_8c5272-af\">\n<th  scope=\"col\" class=\"kb-table-data kb-table-data1596_8abe98-89\">\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-left wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Rider<\/strong><\/p>\n\n<\/th>\n\n<th  scope=\"col\" class=\"kb-table-data kb-table-data1596_e28541-aa\">\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-left wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Nationality<\/strong><\/p>\n\n<\/th>\n\n<th  scope=\"col\" class=\"kb-table-data kb-table-data1596_a02b83-be\">\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-left wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>KOM Titles<\/strong><\/p>\n\n<\/th>\n\n<th  scope=\"col\" class=\"kb-table-data kb-table-data1596_27ae17-58\">\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-left wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Notable Years<\/strong><\/p>\n\n<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n\n<style>.kb-table-container .kb-table tr.kb-table-row1596_4d8c03-6b{height:50px;}.kb-table-container  .kb-table tr.kb-table-row1596_4d8c03-6b:hover{background-color:#fcfcfc;}<\/style><tr class=\"kb-table-row kb-table-row1596_4d8c03-6b\">\n<td  class=\"kb-table-data kb-table-data1596_acd823-4c\">\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-left wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Richard Virenque<\/strong><\/p>\n\n<\/td>\n\n<td  class=\"kb-table-data kb-table-data1596_5dce77-62\">\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-left wp-block-paragraph\">\ud83c\uddeb\ud83c\uddf7 France<\/p>\n\n<\/td>\n\n<td  class=\"kb-table-data kb-table-data1596_cd48f9-07\">\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-left wp-block-paragraph\">7<\/p>\n\n<\/td>\n\n<td  class=\"kb-table-data kb-table-data1596_d8e4ee-8d\">\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-left wp-block-paragraph\">1994, 1995, 1996, 1997, 1999, 2003, 2004<\/p>\n\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n\n<style>.kb-table-container .kb-table tr.kb-table-row1596_e9bb2b-d1{height:50px;}.kb-table-container  .kb-table tr.kb-table-row1596_e9bb2b-d1:hover{background-color:#fcfcfc;}<\/style><tr class=\"kb-table-row kb-table-row1596_e9bb2b-d1\">\n<td  class=\"kb-table-data kb-table-data1596_aa7020-21\">\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-left wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Federico Bahamontes<\/strong><\/p>\n\n<\/td>\n\n<td  class=\"kb-table-data kb-table-data1596_86bde8-74\">\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-left wp-block-paragraph\">\ud83c\uddea\ud83c\uddf8 Spain<\/p>\n\n<\/td>\n\n<td  class=\"kb-table-data kb-table-data1596_294a17-3d\">\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-left wp-block-paragraph\">6<\/p>\n\n<\/td>\n\n<td  class=\"kb-table-data kb-table-data1596_14befc-26\">\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-left wp-block-paragraph\">1954, 1958, 1959, 1962, 1963, 1964<\/p>\n\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n\n<style>.kb-table-container .kb-table tr.kb-table-row1596_2167f9-37{height:50px;}.kb-table-container  .kb-table tr.kb-table-row1596_2167f9-37:hover{background-color:#fcfcfc;}<\/style><tr class=\"kb-table-row kb-table-row1596_2167f9-37\">\n<td  class=\"kb-table-data kb-table-data1596_3ed142-2e\">\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-left wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Lucien Van Impe<\/strong><\/p>\n\n<\/td>\n\n<td  class=\"kb-table-data kb-table-data1596_66b193-6f\">\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-left wp-block-paragraph\">\ud83c\udde7\ud83c\uddea Belgium<\/p>\n\n<\/td>\n\n<td  class=\"kb-table-data kb-table-data1596_faa7b5-5d\">\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-left wp-block-paragraph\">6<\/p>\n\n<\/td>\n\n<td  class=\"kb-table-data kb-table-data1596_1694c0-26\">\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-left wp-block-paragraph\">1971, 1972, 1975, 1977, 1981, 1983<\/p>\n\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n\n<style>.kb-table-container .kb-table tr.kb-table-row1596_dc56e9-a0{height:50px;}.kb-table-container  .kb-table tr.kb-table-row1596_dc56e9-a0:hover{background-color:#fcfcfc;}<\/style><tr class=\"kb-table-row kb-table-row1596_dc56e9-a0\">\n<td  class=\"kb-table-data kb-table-data1596_fb2e45-ec\">\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-left wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Julio Jim\u00e9nez<\/strong><\/p>\n\n<\/td>\n\n<td  class=\"kb-table-data kb-table-data1596_9072dd-f0\">\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-left wp-block-paragraph\">\ud83c\uddea\ud83c\uddf8 Spain<\/p>\n\n<\/td>\n\n<td  class=\"kb-table-data kb-table-data1596_af38f1-73\">\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-left wp-block-paragraph\">3<\/p>\n\n<\/td>\n\n<td  class=\"kb-table-data kb-table-data1596_9b8965-65\">\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-left wp-block-paragraph\">1965, 1966, 1967<\/p>\n\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n\n<style>.kb-table-container .kb-table tr.kb-table-row1596_df0591-5b{height:50px;}.kb-table-container  .kb-table tr.kb-table-row1596_df0591-5b:hover{background-color:#fcfcfc;}<\/style><tr class=\"kb-table-row kb-table-row1596_df0591-5b\">\n<td  class=\"kb-table-data kb-table-data1596_a05fee-e3\">\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-left wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Gino Bartali<\/strong><\/p>\n\n<\/td>\n\n<td  class=\"kb-table-data kb-table-data1596_ab031f-22\">\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-left wp-block-paragraph\">\ud83c\uddee\ud83c\uddf9 Italy<\/p>\n\n<\/td>\n\n<td  class=\"kb-table-data kb-table-data1596_02c1d6-d5\">\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-left wp-block-paragraph\">2<\/p>\n\n<\/td>\n\n<td  class=\"kb-table-data kb-table-data1596_8b4d63-62\">\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-left wp-block-paragraph\">1938, 1948<\/p>\n\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/table><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\ud83c\uddeb\ud83c\uddf7 <strong>Virenque<\/strong> is the undisputed king of climbers, winning more Polka Dot Jerseys than any other rider in history.<\/p>\n\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1596_be063d-18, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1596_be063d-18[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading1596_be063d-18\"]{padding-bottom:var(--global-kb-spacing-xs, 1rem);font-style:normal;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1596_be063d-18 mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1596_be063d-18[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading1596_be063d-18\"] mark.kt-highlight{font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1596_be063d-18 img.kb-inline-image, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1596_be063d-18[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading1596_be063d-18\"] img.kb-inline-image{width:150px;vertical-align:baseline;}<\/style>\n<h3 class=\"kt-adv-heading1596_be063d-18 wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading1596_be063d-18\"><strong>Why They Were King of the Mountains:<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Virenque<\/strong>: Master of breakaways and had an instinct for the right climb at the right time.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li style=\"margin-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30);margin-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30)\"><strong>Bahamontes<\/strong>: \u201cThe Eagle of Toledo\u201d \u2014 not just fast uphill but a fearless descender too.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Van Impe<\/strong>: Quiet and relentless. His climbing efficiency was unmatched in the &#8217;70s.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li style=\"margin-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30)\"><strong>Jim\u00e9nez<\/strong>: Dominated the 1960s with his explosive bursts on steep grades.<br><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Bartali<\/strong>: Won KOM titles across decades and through wartime \u2014 a true cycling icon.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1596_d843f6-86, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1596_d843f6-86[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading1596_d843f6-86\"]{padding-bottom:var(--global-kb-spacing-xs, 1rem);font-style:normal;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1596_d843f6-86 mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1596_d843f6-86[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading1596_d843f6-86\"] mark.kt-highlight{font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1596_d843f6-86 img.kb-inline-image, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1596_d843f6-86[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading1596_d843f6-86\"] img.kb-inline-image{width:150px;vertical-align:baseline;}<\/style>\n<h3 class=\"kt-adv-heading1596_d843f6-86 wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading1596_d843f6-86\"><strong>Most Polka Dot Jersey Wins by Nation:<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n<style>.kb-row-layout-wrap.wp-block-kadence-rowlayout.kb-row-layout-id1596_6b5855-14{margin-bottom:var(--global-kb-spacing-xxs, 0.5rem);}.kb-row-layout-id1596_6b5855-14 > .kt-row-column-wrap{align-content:start;}:where(.kb-row-layout-id1596_6b5855-14 > .kt-row-column-wrap) > .wp-block-kadence-column{justify-content:start;}.kb-row-layout-id1596_6b5855-14 > .kt-row-column-wrap{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-md, 2rem);row-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-md, 2rem);max-width:850px;margin-left:auto;margin-right:auto;padding-top:var(--global-kb-spacing-xxs, 0.5rem);padding-bottom:var(--global-kb-spacing-sm, 1.5rem);grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 1fr);}.kb-row-layout-id1596_6b5855-14 > .kt-row-layout-overlay{opacity:0.30;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kb-row-layout-id1596_6b5855-14 > .kt-row-column-wrap{grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 1fr);}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kb-row-layout-id1596_6b5855-14 > .kt-row-column-wrap{grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 1fr);}}<\/style><div class=\"kb-row-layout-wrap kb-row-layout-id1596_6b5855-14 alignnone wp-block-kadence-rowlayout\"><div class=\"kt-row-column-wrap kt-has-1-columns kt-row-layout-equal kt-tab-layout-inherit kt-mobile-layout-row kt-row-valign-top\">\n<style>.kadence-column1596_abfe0e-18 > .kt-inside-inner-col,.kadence-column1596_abfe0e-18 > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{border-top-left-radius:0px;border-top-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-left-radius:0px;}.kadence-column1596_abfe0e-18 > .kt-inside-inner-col{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-sm, 1rem);}.kadence-column1596_abfe0e-18 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;}.kadence-column1596_abfe0e-18 > .kt-inside-inner-col > .aligncenter{width:100%;}.kadence-column1596_abfe0e-18 > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{opacity:0.3;}.kadence-column1596_abfe0e-18{position:relative;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kadence-column1596_abfe0e-18 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kadence-column1596_abfe0e-18 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-column kadence-column1596_abfe0e-18\"><div class=\"kt-inside-inner-col\"><style>.kb-table-container1596_da19d2-63{font-size:15px;overflow-x:auto;}.kb-table-container .kb-table1596_da19d2-63 th{padding-top:var(--global-kb-spacing-xxs, 0.5rem);padding-right:var(--global-kb-spacing-xxs, 0.5rem);padding-bottom:var(--global-kb-spacing-xxs, 0.5rem);padding-left:var(--global-kb-spacing-xxs, 0.5rem);text-align:center;}.kb-table-container .kb-table1596_da19d2-63 caption{text-align:center;}.kb-table-container .kb-table1596_da19d2-63 td{padding-top:var(--global-kb-spacing-xxs, 0.5rem);padding-right:var(--global-kb-spacing-xxs, 0.5rem);padding-bottom:var(--global-kb-spacing-xxs, 0.5rem);padding-left:var(--global-kb-spacing-xxs, 0.5rem);text-align:center;}.kb-table-container .kb-table1596_da19d2-63 tr{border-bottom:1px solid rgba(113,128,150,0.57);}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kb-table-container .kb-table1596_da19d2-63 tr{border-bottom:1px solid rgba(113,128,150,0.57);}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kb-table-container .kb-table1596_da19d2-63 tr{border-bottom:1px solid rgba(113,128,150,0.57);}}<\/style><div class=\"kb-table-container kb-table-container1596_da19d2-63 wp-block-kadence-table\"><table class=\"kb-table kb-table1596_da19d2-63\">\n<style>.kb-table-container .kb-table tr.kb-table-row1596_f6c095-b1{height:55px;}<\/style><tr class=\"kb-table-row kb-table-row1596_f6c095-b1\">\n<th  scope=\"col\" class=\"kb-table-data kb-table-data1596_dbdb71-ba\">\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-left wp-block-paragraph\">Country<\/p>\n\n<\/th>\n\n<th  scope=\"col\" class=\"kb-table-data kb-table-data1596_0d2b67-97\">\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-left wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Total Wins<\/strong><\/p>\n\n<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n\n<style>.kb-table-container .kb-table tr.kb-table-row1596_779d05-28{height:50px;}.kb-table-container  .kb-table tr.kb-table-row1596_779d05-28:hover{background-color:#fcfcfc;}<\/style><tr class=\"kb-table-row kb-table-row1596_779d05-28\">\n<td  class=\"kb-table-data kb-table-data1596_ad9f8a-a2\">\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-left wp-block-paragraph\">\ud83c\uddeb\ud83c\uddf7 France<\/p>\n\n<\/td>\n\n<td  class=\"kb-table-data kb-table-data1596_ff9b4b-e0\">\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-left wp-block-paragraph\">23<\/p>\n\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n\n<style>.kb-table-container .kb-table tr.kb-table-row1596_6054ee-d4{height:50px;}.kb-table-container  .kb-table tr.kb-table-row1596_6054ee-d4:hover{background-color:#fcfcfc;}<\/style><tr class=\"kb-table-row kb-table-row1596_6054ee-d4\">\n<td  class=\"kb-table-data kb-table-data1596_987745-d2\">\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-left wp-block-paragraph\">\ud83c\uddea\ud83c\uddf8 Spain<\/p>\n\n<\/td>\n\n<td  class=\"kb-table-data kb-table-data1596_344ae3-80\">\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-left wp-block-paragraph\">18<\/p>\n\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n\n<style>.kb-table-container .kb-table tr.kb-table-row1596_1e721c-c4{height:50px;}.kb-table-container  .kb-table tr.kb-table-row1596_1e721c-c4:hover{background-color:#fcfcfc;}<\/style><tr class=\"kb-table-row kb-table-row1596_1e721c-c4\">\n<td  class=\"kb-table-data kb-table-data1596_99c8a1-48\">\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-left wp-block-paragraph\">\ud83c\udde7\ud83c\uddea Belgium<\/p>\n\n<\/td>\n\n<td  class=\"kb-table-data kb-table-data1596_938391-73\">\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-left wp-block-paragraph\">7<\/p>\n\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n\n<style>.kb-table-container .kb-table tr.kb-table-row1596_32f489-47{height:50px;}.kb-table-container  .kb-table tr.kb-table-row1596_32f489-47:hover{background-color:#fcfcfc;}<\/style><tr class=\"kb-table-row kb-table-row1596_32f489-47\">\n<td  class=\"kb-table-data kb-table-data1596_d93d78-78\">\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-left wp-block-paragraph\">\ud83c\udde8\ud83c\uddf4 Colombia<\/p>\n\n<\/td>\n\n<td  class=\"kb-table-data kb-table-data1596_86aab5-f9\">\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-left wp-block-paragraph\">6<\/p>\n\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n\n<style>.kb-table-container .kb-table tr.kb-table-row1596_2a180f-1b{height:50px;}.kb-table-container  .kb-table tr.kb-table-row1596_2a180f-1b:hover{background-color:#fcfcfc;}<\/style><tr class=\"kb-table-row kb-table-row1596_2a180f-1b\">\n<td  class=\"kb-table-data kb-table-data1596_b4d098-62\">\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-left wp-block-paragraph\">\ud83c\uddee\ud83c\uddf9 Italy<\/p>\n\n<\/td>\n\n<td  class=\"kb-table-data kb-table-data1596_ee6c25-14\">\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-left wp-block-paragraph\">5<\/p>\n\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/table><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1596_67174d-2f, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1596_67174d-2f[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading1596_67174d-2f\"]{padding-bottom:var(--global-kb-spacing-xxs, 0.5rem);font-style:normal;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1596_67174d-2f mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1596_67174d-2f[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading1596_67174d-2f\"] mark.kt-highlight{font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1596_67174d-2f img.kb-inline-image, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1596_67174d-2f[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading1596_67174d-2f\"] img.kb-inline-image{width:150px;vertical-align:baseline;}<\/style>\n<p class=\"kt-adv-heading1596_67174d-2f wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading1596_67174d-2f\">France may be the home of the Tour, but Spain and Colombia have given the world many of its finest climbers.<\/p>\n\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-spacer.kt-block-spacer-1596_5c9963-61 .kt-block-spacer{height:20px;}.wp-block-kadence-spacer.kt-block-spacer-1596_5c9963-61 .kt-divider{border-top-width:1px;height:1px;border-top-color:#eee;width:80%;border-top-style:solid;}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-spacer aligncenter kt-block-spacer-1596_5c9963-61\"><div class=\"kt-block-spacer kt-block-spacer-halign-center\"><hr class=\"kt-divider\"\/><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1596_9a0758-80, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1596_9a0758-80[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading1596_9a0758-80\"]{padding-bottom:var(--global-kb-spacing-xs, 1rem);font-style:normal;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1596_9a0758-80 mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1596_9a0758-80[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading1596_9a0758-80\"] mark.kt-highlight{font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1596_9a0758-80 img.kb-inline-image, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1596_9a0758-80[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading1596_9a0758-80\"] img.kb-inline-image{width:150px;vertical-align:baseline;}<\/style>\n<h2 class=\"kt-adv-heading1596_9a0758-80 wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading1596_9a0758-80\"><strong>Winning Strategies for the 2025 Tour de France Polka Dot Jersey<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Claiming the Polka Dot Jersey is a game of <strong>precision<\/strong>, <strong>timing<\/strong>, and <strong>grit<\/strong>. It\u2019s not just about being the best climber of 2025 \u2014 it\u2019s about knowing <strong>when<\/strong> and <strong>where<\/strong> to strike.<\/p>\n\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1596_bc172e-9f, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1596_bc172e-9f[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading1596_bc172e-9f\"]{padding-bottom:var(--global-kb-spacing-xs, 1rem);font-style:normal;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1596_bc172e-9f mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1596_bc172e-9f[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading1596_bc172e-9f\"] mark.kt-highlight{font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1596_bc172e-9f img.kb-inline-image, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1596_bc172e-9f[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading1596_bc172e-9f\"] img.kb-inline-image{width:150px;vertical-align:baseline;}<\/style>\n<h3 class=\"kt-adv-heading1596_bc172e-9f wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading1596_bc172e-9f\"><strong>\ud83d\udd04 Mountain Strategy vs. Pure Strength<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1596_46c603-b8, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1596_46c603-b8[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading1596_46c603-b8\"]{padding-bottom:var(--global-kb-spacing-xxs, 0.5rem);font-style:normal;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1596_46c603-b8 mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1596_46c603-b8[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading1596_46c603-b8\"] mark.kt-highlight{font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1596_46c603-b8 img.kb-inline-image, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1596_46c603-b8[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading1596_46c603-b8\"] img.kb-inline-image{width:150px;vertical-align:baseline;}<\/style>\n<p class=\"kt-adv-heading1596_46c603-b8 wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading1596_46c603-b8\">Unlike the <a href=\"https:\/\/franceletour.com\/tour-de-france-yellow-jersey\/\">Yellow Jersey (which rewards overall consistency)<\/a>, the Polka Dot Jersey favors <strong>opportunistic riders<\/strong> who specialize in the mountains ranking and often <strong>sacrifice the General Classification<\/strong> to go all-in on climbing points.<\/p>\n\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-spacer.kt-block-spacer-1596_7f790d-c6 .kt-block-spacer{height:20px;}.wp-block-kadence-spacer.kt-block-spacer-1596_7f790d-c6 .kt-divider{border-top-width:1px;height:1px;border-top-color:#eee;width:80%;border-top-style:solid;}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-spacer aligncenter kt-block-spacer-1596_7f790d-c6\"><div class=\"kt-block-spacer kt-block-spacer-halign-center\"><hr class=\"kt-divider\"\/><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1596_4ca8fd-04, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1596_4ca8fd-04[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading1596_4ca8fd-04\"]{padding-bottom:var(--global-kb-spacing-xs, 1rem);font-style:normal;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1596_4ca8fd-04 mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1596_4ca8fd-04[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading1596_4ca8fd-04\"] mark.kt-highlight{font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1596_4ca8fd-04 img.kb-inline-image, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1596_4ca8fd-04[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading1596_4ca8fd-04\"] img.kb-inline-image{width:150px;vertical-align:baseline;}<\/style>\n<h2 class=\"kt-adv-heading1596_4ca8fd-04 wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading1596_4ca8fd-04\"><strong>Top Mountain Strategies to Win the KOM:<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1596_9728cd-4d, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1596_9728cd-4d[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading1596_9728cd-4d\"]{padding-bottom:var(--global-kb-spacing-xs, 1rem);font-style:normal;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1596_9728cd-4d mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1596_9728cd-4d[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading1596_9728cd-4d\"] mark.kt-highlight{font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1596_9728cd-4d img.kb-inline-image, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1596_9728cd-4d[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading1596_9728cd-4d\"] img.kb-inline-image{width:150px;vertical-align:baseline;}<\/style>\n<h3 class=\"kt-adv-heading1596_9728cd-4d wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading1596_9728cd-4d\"><strong>\ud83e\udd47 1. Join Early Breakaways<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Riders looking to score KOM points aim to be in the breakaway group, especially on <strong>mountain-heavy stages<\/strong>. This gives them first access to categorized climbs.<\/p>\n\n\n<style>.kb-row-layout-wrap.wp-block-kadence-rowlayout.kb-row-layout-id1596_296aa8-35{margin-top:0px;}.kb-row-layout-id1596_296aa8-35 > .kt-row-column-wrap{align-content:start;}:where(.kb-row-layout-id1596_296aa8-35 > .kt-row-column-wrap) > .wp-block-kadence-column{justify-content:start;}.kb-row-layout-id1596_296aa8-35 > .kt-row-column-wrap{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-md, 2rem);row-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-md, 2rem);max-width:1000px;margin-left:auto;margin-right:auto;padding-top:0px;padding-bottom:var(--global-kb-spacing-sm, 1.5rem);padding-left:var(--global-kb-spacing-xs, 1rem);grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 1fr);}.kb-row-layout-id1596_296aa8-35 > .kt-row-layout-overlay{opacity:0.30;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kb-row-layout-id1596_296aa8-35 > .kt-row-column-wrap{grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 1fr);}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kb-row-layout-id1596_296aa8-35 > .kt-row-column-wrap{grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 1fr);}}<\/style><div class=\"kb-row-layout-wrap kb-row-layout-id1596_296aa8-35 alignnone wp-block-kadence-rowlayout\"><div class=\"kt-row-column-wrap kt-has-1-columns kt-row-layout-equal kt-tab-layout-inherit kt-mobile-layout-row kt-row-valign-top\">\n<style>.kadence-column1596_0cedd2-db > .kt-inside-inner-col{padding-top:0px;padding-left:0px;}.kadence-column1596_0cedd2-db > .kt-inside-inner-col,.kadence-column1596_0cedd2-db > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{border-top-left-radius:0px;border-top-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-left-radius:0px;}.kadence-column1596_0cedd2-db > .kt-inside-inner-col{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-sm, 1rem);}.kadence-column1596_0cedd2-db > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;}.kadence-column1596_0cedd2-db > .kt-inside-inner-col > .aligncenter{width:100%;}.kadence-column1596_0cedd2-db > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{opacity:0.3;}.kadence-column1596_0cedd2-db{position:relative;}.kadence-column1596_0cedd2-db, .kt-inside-inner-col > .kadence-column1596_0cedd2-db:not(.specificity){margin-top:0px;margin-left:0px;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kadence-column1596_0cedd2-db > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kadence-column1596_0cedd2-db > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-column kadence-column1596_0cedd2-db\"><div class=\"kt-inside-inner-col\"><style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1596_35b9bb-5e, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1596_35b9bb-5e[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading1596_35b9bb-5e\"]{padding-left:var(--global-kb-spacing-xxs, 0.5rem);font-style:normal;border-left:3px solid var(--global-palette6, #718096);border-bottom-left-radius:0px;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1596_35b9bb-5e mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1596_35b9bb-5e[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading1596_35b9bb-5e\"] mark.kt-highlight{font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1596_35b9bb-5e img.kb-inline-image, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1596_35b9bb-5e[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading1596_35b9bb-5e\"] img.kb-inline-image{width:150px;vertical-align:baseline;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1596_35b9bb-5e, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1596_35b9bb-5e[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading1596_35b9bb-5e\"]{border-left:3px solid var(--global-palette6, #718096);}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1596_35b9bb-5e, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1596_35b9bb-5e[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading1596_35b9bb-5e\"]{border-left:3px solid var(--global-palette6, #718096);}}<\/style>\n<p class=\"kt-adv-heading1596_35b9bb-5e wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading1596_35b9bb-5e\">\u26f0\ufe0f Example: Giulio Ciccone in 2023 \u2014 he made the most of breakaways to scoop up points even without contending for the stage win.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1596_b29caf-1c, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1596_b29caf-1c[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading1596_b29caf-1c\"]{padding-bottom:var(--global-kb-spacing-xs, 1rem);font-style:normal;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1596_b29caf-1c mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1596_b29caf-1c[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading1596_b29caf-1c\"] mark.kt-highlight{font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1596_b29caf-1c img.kb-inline-image, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1596_b29caf-1c[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading1596_b29caf-1c\"] img.kb-inline-image{width:150px;vertical-align:baseline;}<\/style>\n<h3 class=\"kt-adv-heading1596_b29caf-1c wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading1596_b29caf-1c\"><strong>\ud83c\udfaf 2. Target HC and Category 1 Climbs<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">These offer <strong>the most points<\/strong> and often decide the Tour de France Polka dot jersey winner. Riders pick a handful of high-value climbs and go all-in on them.<\/p>\n\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1596_19aa70-c7, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1596_19aa70-c7[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading1596_19aa70-c7\"]{padding-bottom:var(--global-kb-spacing-xs, 1rem);font-style:normal;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1596_19aa70-c7 mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1596_19aa70-c7[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading1596_19aa70-c7\"] mark.kt-highlight{font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1596_19aa70-c7 img.kb-inline-image, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1596_19aa70-c7[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading1596_19aa70-c7\"] img.kb-inline-image{width:150px;vertical-align:baseline;}<\/style>\n<h4 class=\"kt-adv-heading1596_19aa70-c7 wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading1596_19aa70-c7\"><strong>\ud83c\udfcb\ufe0f 3. Conserve Energy on Flat Stages<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">KOM hopefuls often save energy on flat or sprint-heavy stages, knowing their time to shine is in the mountains.<\/p>\n\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1596_a85de9-ba, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1596_a85de9-ba[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading1596_a85de9-ba\"]{padding-bottom:var(--global-kb-spacing-xs, 1rem);font-style:normal;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1596_a85de9-ba mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1596_a85de9-ba[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading1596_a85de9-ba\"] mark.kt-highlight{font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1596_a85de9-ba img.kb-inline-image, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1596_a85de9-ba[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading1596_a85de9-ba\"] img.kb-inline-image{width:150px;vertical-align:baseline;}<\/style>\n<h4 class=\"kt-adv-heading1596_a85de9-ba wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading1596_a85de9-ba\"><strong>\ud83d\udc4a 4. Exploit Double Points Finishes<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The final climb of some mountain stages awards <strong>double KOM points<\/strong> \u2014 ideal for ambitious attackers aiming to create separation in the standings.<\/p>\n\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1596_293597-c5, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1596_293597-c5[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading1596_293597-c5\"]{padding-bottom:var(--global-kb-spacing-xs, 1rem);font-style:normal;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1596_293597-c5 mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1596_293597-c5[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading1596_293597-c5\"] mark.kt-highlight{font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1596_293597-c5 img.kb-inline-image, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1596_293597-c5[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading1596_293597-c5\"] img.kb-inline-image{width:150px;vertical-align:baseline;}<\/style>\n<h4 class=\"kt-adv-heading1596_293597-c5 wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading1596_293597-c5\"><strong>\ud83e\udd1d 5. Team Support<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">A strong team helps with pacing, protecting the climber from wind, and delivering them fresh to the base of major ascents.<\/p>\n\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1596_9982f6-9d, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1596_9982f6-9d[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading1596_9982f6-9d\"]{padding-bottom:var(--global-kb-spacing-xs, 1rem);font-style:normal;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1596_9982f6-9d mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1596_9982f6-9d[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading1596_9982f6-9d\"] mark.kt-highlight{font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1596_9982f6-9d img.kb-inline-image, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1596_9982f6-9d[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading1596_9982f6-9d\"] img.kb-inline-image{width:150px;vertical-align:baseline;}<\/style>\n<h4 class=\"kt-adv-heading1596_9982f6-9d wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading1596_9982f6-9d\"><strong>\ud83d\udccc Bonus Tip: KOM vs GC Strategy<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1596_ebbdd8-ec, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1596_ebbdd8-ec[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading1596_ebbdd8-ec\"]{padding-bottom:var(--global-kb-spacing-xxs, 0.5rem);font-style:normal;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1596_ebbdd8-ec mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1596_ebbdd8-ec[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading1596_ebbdd8-ec\"] mark.kt-highlight{font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1596_ebbdd8-ec img.kb-inline-image, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1596_ebbdd8-ec[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading1596_ebbdd8-ec\"] img.kb-inline-image{width:150px;vertical-align:baseline;}<\/style>\n<p class=\"kt-adv-heading1596_ebbdd8-ec wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading1596_ebbdd8-ec\">Many riders who chase the Polka Dot Jersey <strong>don\u2019t contest the Yellow Jersey<\/strong>. It allows them more freedom to attack, since the GC teams won&#8217;t mark them closely.<\/p>\n\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-spacer.kt-block-spacer-1596_7747ab-55 .kt-block-spacer{height:20px;}.wp-block-kadence-spacer.kt-block-spacer-1596_7747ab-55 .kt-divider{border-top-width:1px;height:1px;border-top-color:#eee;width:80%;border-top-style:solid;}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-spacer aligncenter kt-block-spacer-1596_7747ab-55\"><div class=\"kt-block-spacer kt-block-spacer-halign-center\"><hr class=\"kt-divider\"\/><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1596_90f6da-af, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1596_90f6da-af[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading1596_90f6da-af\"]{padding-bottom:var(--global-kb-spacing-xs, 1rem);font-style:normal;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1596_90f6da-af mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1596_90f6da-af[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading1596_90f6da-af\"] mark.kt-highlight{font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1596_90f6da-af img.kb-inline-image, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1596_90f6da-af[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading1596_90f6da-af\"] img.kb-inline-image{width:150px;vertical-align:baseline;}<\/style>\n<h2 class=\"kt-adv-heading1596_90f6da-af wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading1596_90f6da-af\"><strong>\u26f0\ufe0f Famous Climbs in 2025 Tour That Shape the KOM Battle<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Not all climbs are created equal \u2014 some are so legendary they <strong>write Tour de France history<\/strong>. These monster ascents are where the <strong>true Kings of the 2025 Mountains<\/strong> are crowned. Each has its own mythology, and claiming KOM points here? That&#8217;s how legends are made.<\/p>\n\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1596_658187-ae, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1596_658187-ae[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading1596_658187-ae\"]{padding-bottom:var(--global-kb-spacing-xs, 1rem);font-style:normal;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1596_658187-ae mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1596_658187-ae[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading1596_658187-ae\"] mark.kt-highlight{font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1596_658187-ae img.kb-inline-image, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1596_658187-ae[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading1596_658187-ae\"] img.kb-inline-image{width:150px;vertical-align:baseline;}<\/style>\n<h3 class=\"kt-adv-heading1596_658187-ae wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading1596_658187-ae\"><strong>\ud83c\udfd4\ufe0f The KOM&#8217;s Battlegrounds: Most Iconic Climbs<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1596_18729f-7c, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1596_18729f-7c[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading1596_18729f-7c\"]{padding-bottom:var(--global-kb-spacing-xs, 1rem);font-style:normal;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1596_18729f-7c mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1596_18729f-7c[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading1596_18729f-7c\"] mark.kt-highlight{font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1596_18729f-7c img.kb-inline-image, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1596_18729f-7c[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading1596_18729f-7c\"] img.kb-inline-image{width:150px;vertical-align:baseline;}<\/style>\n<h4 class=\"kt-adv-heading1596_18729f-7c wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading1596_18729f-7c\"><strong>Col du Tourmalet (HC)<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The most climbed pass in Tour history \u2014 it\u2019s steep, long, and <strong>unforgiving<\/strong>. The Tourmalet is where climbers become heroes.<\/p>\n\n\n<style>.kb-row-layout-wrap.wp-block-kadence-rowlayout.kb-row-layout-id1596_e063be-ba{margin-top:0px;}.kb-row-layout-id1596_e063be-ba > .kt-row-column-wrap{align-content:start;}:where(.kb-row-layout-id1596_e063be-ba > .kt-row-column-wrap) > .wp-block-kadence-column{justify-content:start;}.kb-row-layout-id1596_e063be-ba > .kt-row-column-wrap{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-md, 2rem);row-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-md, 2rem);max-width:1000px;margin-left:auto;margin-right:auto;padding-top:0px;padding-bottom:var(--global-kb-spacing-sm, 1.5rem);padding-left:var(--global-kb-spacing-xs, 1rem);grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 1fr);}.kb-row-layout-id1596_e063be-ba > .kt-row-layout-overlay{opacity:0.30;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kb-row-layout-id1596_e063be-ba > .kt-row-column-wrap{grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 1fr);}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kb-row-layout-id1596_e063be-ba > .kt-row-column-wrap{grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 1fr);}}<\/style><div class=\"kb-row-layout-wrap kb-row-layout-id1596_e063be-ba alignnone wp-block-kadence-rowlayout\"><div class=\"kt-row-column-wrap kt-has-1-columns kt-row-layout-equal kt-tab-layout-inherit kt-mobile-layout-row kt-row-valign-top\">\n<style>.kadence-column1596_4a8ca6-0c > .kt-inside-inner-col{padding-top:0px;padding-left:0px;}.kadence-column1596_4a8ca6-0c > .kt-inside-inner-col,.kadence-column1596_4a8ca6-0c > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{border-top-left-radius:0px;border-top-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-left-radius:0px;}.kadence-column1596_4a8ca6-0c > .kt-inside-inner-col{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-sm, 1rem);}.kadence-column1596_4a8ca6-0c > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;}.kadence-column1596_4a8ca6-0c > .kt-inside-inner-col > .aligncenter{width:100%;}.kadence-column1596_4a8ca6-0c > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{opacity:0.3;}.kadence-column1596_4a8ca6-0c{position:relative;}.kadence-column1596_4a8ca6-0c, .kt-inside-inner-col > .kadence-column1596_4a8ca6-0c:not(.specificity){margin-top:0px;margin-left:0px;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kadence-column1596_4a8ca6-0c > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kadence-column1596_4a8ca6-0c > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-column kadence-column1596_4a8ca6-0c\"><div class=\"kt-inside-inner-col\"><style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1596_cac8a2-b1, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1596_cac8a2-b1[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading1596_cac8a2-b1\"]{padding-left:var(--global-kb-spacing-xxs, 0.5rem);font-style:normal;border-left:3px solid var(--global-palette6, #718096);border-bottom-left-radius:0px;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1596_cac8a2-b1 mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1596_cac8a2-b1[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading1596_cac8a2-b1\"] mark.kt-highlight{font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1596_cac8a2-b1 img.kb-inline-image, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1596_cac8a2-b1[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading1596_cac8a2-b1\"] img.kb-inline-image{width:150px;vertical-align:baseline;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1596_cac8a2-b1, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1596_cac8a2-b1[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading1596_cac8a2-b1\"]{border-left:3px solid var(--global-palette6, #718096);}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1596_cac8a2-b1, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1596_cac8a2-b1[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading1596_cac8a2-b1\"]{border-left:3px solid var(--global-palette6, #718096);}}<\/style>\n<p class=\"kt-adv-heading1596_cac8a2-b1 wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading1596_cac8a2-b1\">\ud83d\udcdd Did You Know? Federico Bahamontes, \u201cThe Eagle of Toledo,\u201d soared here on his way to multiple KOM titles in the &#8217;50s and &#8217;60s.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1596_5f6408-b1, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1596_5f6408-b1[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading1596_5f6408-b1\"]{padding-bottom:var(--global-kb-spacing-xs, 1rem);font-style:normal;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1596_5f6408-b1 mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1596_5f6408-b1[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading1596_5f6408-b1\"] mark.kt-highlight{font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1596_5f6408-b1 img.kb-inline-image, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1596_5f6408-b1[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading1596_5f6408-b1\"] img.kb-inline-image{width:150px;vertical-align:baseline;}<\/style>\n<h3 class=\"kt-adv-heading1596_5f6408-b1 wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading1596_5f6408-b1\"><strong>Alpe d\u2019Huez (HC)<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The \u201cHollywood of Cycling\u201d \u2014 21 hairpin bends and crowds packed inches from riders. Win here, and you don\u2019t just score points \u2014 you make the highlight reel for eternity.<\/p>\n\n\n<style>.kb-row-layout-wrap.wp-block-kadence-rowlayout.kb-row-layout-id1596_78b00c-97{margin-top:0px;}.kb-row-layout-id1596_78b00c-97 > .kt-row-column-wrap{align-content:start;}:where(.kb-row-layout-id1596_78b00c-97 > .kt-row-column-wrap) > .wp-block-kadence-column{justify-content:start;}.kb-row-layout-id1596_78b00c-97 > .kt-row-column-wrap{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-md, 2rem);row-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-md, 2rem);max-width:1000px;margin-left:auto;margin-right:auto;padding-top:0px;padding-bottom:var(--global-kb-spacing-sm, 1.5rem);padding-left:var(--global-kb-spacing-xs, 1rem);grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 1fr);}.kb-row-layout-id1596_78b00c-97 > .kt-row-layout-overlay{opacity:0.30;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kb-row-layout-id1596_78b00c-97 > .kt-row-column-wrap{grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 1fr);}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kb-row-layout-id1596_78b00c-97 > .kt-row-column-wrap{grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 1fr);}}<\/style><div class=\"kb-row-layout-wrap kb-row-layout-id1596_78b00c-97 alignnone wp-block-kadence-rowlayout\"><div class=\"kt-row-column-wrap kt-has-1-columns kt-row-layout-equal kt-tab-layout-inherit kt-mobile-layout-row kt-row-valign-top\">\n<style>.kadence-column1596_688cc3-f8 > .kt-inside-inner-col{padding-top:0px;padding-left:0px;}.kadence-column1596_688cc3-f8 > .kt-inside-inner-col,.kadence-column1596_688cc3-f8 > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{border-top-left-radius:0px;border-top-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-left-radius:0px;}.kadence-column1596_688cc3-f8 > .kt-inside-inner-col{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-sm, 1rem);}.kadence-column1596_688cc3-f8 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;}.kadence-column1596_688cc3-f8 > .kt-inside-inner-col > .aligncenter{width:100%;}.kadence-column1596_688cc3-f8 > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{opacity:0.3;}.kadence-column1596_688cc3-f8{position:relative;}.kadence-column1596_688cc3-f8, .kt-inside-inner-col > .kadence-column1596_688cc3-f8:not(.specificity){margin-top:0px;margin-left:0px;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kadence-column1596_688cc3-f8 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kadence-column1596_688cc3-f8 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-column kadence-column1596_688cc3-f8\"><div class=\"kt-inside-inner-col\"><style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1596_f6e704-8b, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1596_f6e704-8b[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading1596_f6e704-8b\"]{padding-left:var(--global-kb-spacing-xxs, 0.5rem);font-style:normal;border-left:3px solid var(--global-palette6, #718096);border-bottom-left-radius:0px;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1596_f6e704-8b mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1596_f6e704-8b[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading1596_f6e704-8b\"] mark.kt-highlight{font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1596_f6e704-8b img.kb-inline-image, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1596_f6e704-8b[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading1596_f6e704-8b\"] img.kb-inline-image{width:150px;vertical-align:baseline;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1596_f6e704-8b, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1596_f6e704-8b[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading1596_f6e704-8b\"]{border-left:3px solid var(--global-palette6, #718096);}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1596_f6e704-8b, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1596_f6e704-8b[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading1596_f6e704-8b\"]{border-left:3px solid var(--global-palette6, #718096);}}<\/style>\n<p class=\"kt-adv-heading1596_f6e704-8b wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading1596_f6e704-8b\">\ud83d\udea8 Double points are often up for grabs on this climb \u2014 a <strong>decisive KOM moment<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1596_a53110-d4, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1596_a53110-d4[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading1596_a53110-d4\"]{padding-bottom:var(--global-kb-spacing-xs, 1rem);font-style:normal;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1596_a53110-d4 mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1596_a53110-d4[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading1596_a53110-d4\"] mark.kt-highlight{font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1596_a53110-d4 img.kb-inline-image, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1596_a53110-d4[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading1596_a53110-d4\"] img.kb-inline-image{width:150px;vertical-align:baseline;}<\/style>\n<h3 class=\"kt-adv-heading1596_a53110-d4 wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading1596_a53110-d4\"><strong>Mont Ventoux (HC)<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">A moonscape with a soul-crushing gradient and swirling wind. The \u201cGiant of Provence\u201d has ended careers and created champions.<\/p>\n\n\n<style>.kb-row-layout-wrap.wp-block-kadence-rowlayout.kb-row-layout-id1596_ee4734-2c{margin-top:0px;}.kb-row-layout-id1596_ee4734-2c > .kt-row-column-wrap{align-content:start;}:where(.kb-row-layout-id1596_ee4734-2c > .kt-row-column-wrap) > .wp-block-kadence-column{justify-content:start;}.kb-row-layout-id1596_ee4734-2c > .kt-row-column-wrap{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-md, 2rem);row-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-md, 2rem);max-width:1000px;margin-left:auto;margin-right:auto;padding-top:0px;padding-bottom:var(--global-kb-spacing-sm, 1.5rem);padding-left:var(--global-kb-spacing-xs, 1rem);grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 1fr);}.kb-row-layout-id1596_ee4734-2c > .kt-row-layout-overlay{opacity:0.30;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kb-row-layout-id1596_ee4734-2c > .kt-row-column-wrap{grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 1fr);}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kb-row-layout-id1596_ee4734-2c > .kt-row-column-wrap{grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 1fr);}}<\/style><div class=\"kb-row-layout-wrap kb-row-layout-id1596_ee4734-2c alignnone wp-block-kadence-rowlayout\"><div class=\"kt-row-column-wrap kt-has-1-columns kt-row-layout-equal kt-tab-layout-inherit kt-mobile-layout-row kt-row-valign-top\">\n<style>.kadence-column1596_e60c74-65 > .kt-inside-inner-col{padding-top:0px;padding-left:0px;}.kadence-column1596_e60c74-65 > .kt-inside-inner-col,.kadence-column1596_e60c74-65 > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{border-top-left-radius:0px;border-top-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-left-radius:0px;}.kadence-column1596_e60c74-65 > .kt-inside-inner-col{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-sm, 1rem);}.kadence-column1596_e60c74-65 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;}.kadence-column1596_e60c74-65 > .kt-inside-inner-col > .aligncenter{width:100%;}.kadence-column1596_e60c74-65 > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{opacity:0.3;}.kadence-column1596_e60c74-65{position:relative;}.kadence-column1596_e60c74-65, .kt-inside-inner-col > .kadence-column1596_e60c74-65:not(.specificity){margin-top:0px;margin-left:0px;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kadence-column1596_e60c74-65 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kadence-column1596_e60c74-65 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-column kadence-column1596_e60c74-65\"><div class=\"kt-inside-inner-col\"><style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1596_b0d9c9-f7, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1596_b0d9c9-f7[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading1596_b0d9c9-f7\"]{padding-left:var(--global-kb-spacing-xxs, 0.5rem);font-style:normal;border-left:3px solid var(--global-palette6, #718096);border-bottom-left-radius:0px;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1596_b0d9c9-f7 mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1596_b0d9c9-f7[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading1596_b0d9c9-f7\"] mark.kt-highlight{font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1596_b0d9c9-f7 img.kb-inline-image, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1596_b0d9c9-f7[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading1596_b0d9c9-f7\"] img.kb-inline-image{width:150px;vertical-align:baseline;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1596_b0d9c9-f7, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1596_b0d9c9-f7[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading1596_b0d9c9-f7\"]{border-left:3px solid var(--global-palette6, #718096);}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1596_b0d9c9-f7, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1596_b0d9c9-f7[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading1596_b0d9c9-f7\"]{border-left:3px solid var(--global-palette6, #718096);}}<\/style>\n<p class=\"kt-adv-heading1596_b0d9c9-f7 wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading1596_b0d9c9-f7\">\ud83c\udf2a\ufe0f Riders face extreme weather and steep pitches \u2014 a brutal test of character.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1596_d7ed2d-ca, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1596_d7ed2d-ca[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading1596_d7ed2d-ca\"]{padding-bottom:var(--global-kb-spacing-xs, 1rem);font-style:normal;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1596_d7ed2d-ca mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1596_d7ed2d-ca[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading1596_d7ed2d-ca\"] mark.kt-highlight{font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1596_d7ed2d-ca img.kb-inline-image, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1596_d7ed2d-ca[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading1596_d7ed2d-ca\"] img.kb-inline-image{width:150px;vertical-align:baseline;}<\/style>\n<h3 class=\"kt-adv-heading1596_d7ed2d-ca wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading1596_d7ed2d-ca\"><strong>Col du Galibier (HC)<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Towering at over 2,600m, it\u2019s the <strong>highest point<\/strong> of many Tours. Thin air, freezing temps, and relentless gradients \u2014 it\u2019s a rite of passage for any KOM hopeful.<\/p>\n\n\n<style>.kb-row-layout-wrap.wp-block-kadence-rowlayout.kb-row-layout-id1596_5cc8f6-55{margin-top:0px;}.kb-row-layout-id1596_5cc8f6-55 > .kt-row-column-wrap{align-content:start;}:where(.kb-row-layout-id1596_5cc8f6-55 > .kt-row-column-wrap) > .wp-block-kadence-column{justify-content:start;}.kb-row-layout-id1596_5cc8f6-55 > .kt-row-column-wrap{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-md, 2rem);row-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-md, 2rem);max-width:1000px;margin-left:auto;margin-right:auto;padding-top:0px;padding-bottom:var(--global-kb-spacing-sm, 1.5rem);padding-left:var(--global-kb-spacing-xs, 1rem);grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 1fr);}.kb-row-layout-id1596_5cc8f6-55 > .kt-row-layout-overlay{opacity:0.30;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kb-row-layout-id1596_5cc8f6-55 > .kt-row-column-wrap{grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 1fr);}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kb-row-layout-id1596_5cc8f6-55 > .kt-row-column-wrap{grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 1fr);}}<\/style><div class=\"kb-row-layout-wrap kb-row-layout-id1596_5cc8f6-55 alignnone wp-block-kadence-rowlayout\"><div class=\"kt-row-column-wrap kt-has-1-columns kt-row-layout-equal kt-tab-layout-inherit kt-mobile-layout-row kt-row-valign-top\">\n<style>.kadence-column1596_dc43b7-c9 > .kt-inside-inner-col{padding-top:0px;padding-left:0px;}.kadence-column1596_dc43b7-c9 > .kt-inside-inner-col,.kadence-column1596_dc43b7-c9 > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{border-top-left-radius:0px;border-top-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-left-radius:0px;}.kadence-column1596_dc43b7-c9 > .kt-inside-inner-col{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-sm, 1rem);}.kadence-column1596_dc43b7-c9 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;}.kadence-column1596_dc43b7-c9 > .kt-inside-inner-col > .aligncenter{width:100%;}.kadence-column1596_dc43b7-c9 > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{opacity:0.3;}.kadence-column1596_dc43b7-c9{position:relative;}.kadence-column1596_dc43b7-c9, .kt-inside-inner-col > .kadence-column1596_dc43b7-c9:not(.specificity){margin-top:0px;margin-left:0px;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kadence-column1596_dc43b7-c9 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kadence-column1596_dc43b7-c9 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-column kadence-column1596_dc43b7-c9\"><div class=\"kt-inside-inner-col\"><style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1596_3ea392-ba, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1596_3ea392-ba[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading1596_3ea392-ba\"]{padding-left:var(--global-kb-spacing-xxs, 0.5rem);font-style:normal;border-left:3px solid var(--global-palette6, #718096);border-bottom-left-radius:0px;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1596_3ea392-ba mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1596_3ea392-ba[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading1596_3ea392-ba\"] mark.kt-highlight{font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1596_3ea392-ba img.kb-inline-image, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1596_3ea392-ba[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading1596_3ea392-ba\"] img.kb-inline-image{width:150px;vertical-align:baseline;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1596_3ea392-ba, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1596_3ea392-ba[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading1596_3ea392-ba\"]{border-left:3px solid var(--global-palette6, #718096);}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1596_3ea392-ba, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1596_3ea392-ba[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading1596_3ea392-ba\"]{border-left:3px solid var(--global-palette6, #718096);}}<\/style>\n<p class=\"kt-adv-heading1596_3ea392-ba wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading1596_3ea392-ba\">\ud83c\udfc6 In 2025, the Galibier is set to feature again \u2014 <strong>bookmark it<\/strong> as a potential turning point in the KOM race.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-spacer.kt-block-spacer-1596_b9a7ea-da .kt-block-spacer{height:20px;}.wp-block-kadence-spacer.kt-block-spacer-1596_b9a7ea-da .kt-divider{border-top-width:1px;height:1px;border-top-color:#eee;width:80%;border-top-style:solid;}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-spacer aligncenter kt-block-spacer-1596_b9a7ea-da\"><div class=\"kt-block-spacer kt-block-spacer-halign-center\"><hr class=\"kt-divider\"\/><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1596_b954a9-81, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1596_b954a9-81[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading1596_b954a9-81\"]{padding-bottom:var(--global-kb-spacing-xs, 1rem);font-style:normal;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1596_b954a9-81 mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1596_b954a9-81[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading1596_b954a9-81\"] mark.kt-highlight{font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1596_b954a9-81 img.kb-inline-image, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1596_b954a9-81[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading1596_b954a9-81\"] img.kb-inline-image{width:150px;vertical-align:baseline;}<\/style>\n<h3 class=\"kt-adv-heading1596_b954a9-81 wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading1596_b954a9-81\"><strong>Why These Climbs Decide <em>KOM<\/em><\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>They\u2019re <strong>HC beasts<\/strong> \u2014 max points.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li style=\"margin-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30);margin-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30)\">They often appear near the end of stages \u2014 perfect for <strong>double-point bonuses<\/strong>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>They&#8217;re <strong>mentally and physically breaking<\/strong> \u2014 only the strongest survive.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1596_0adaae-37, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1596_0adaae-37[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading1596_0adaae-37\"]{padding-bottom:var(--global-kb-spacing-xs, 1rem);font-style:normal;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1596_0adaae-37 mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1596_0adaae-37[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading1596_0adaae-37\"] mark.kt-highlight{font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1596_0adaae-37 img.kb-inline-image, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1596_0adaae-37[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading1596_0adaae-37\"] img.kb-inline-image{width:150px;vertical-align:baseline;}<\/style>\n<h3 class=\"kt-adv-heading1596_0adaae-37 wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading1596_0adaae-37\"><strong>\u00a0KOM Moments That Lit Up These Climbs<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Pantani&#8217;s solo flight<\/strong> up Alpe d\u2019Huez (1997) \u2014 attacking with reckless beauty.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li style=\"margin-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30);margin-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30)\"><strong>Poga\u010dar\u2019s 2020 dominance<\/strong> on steep terrain, wearing yellow <strong>and<\/strong> polka dots.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Virenque\u2019s Tourmalet raids<\/strong>, year after year, building his record 7 KOM titles.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-spacer.kt-block-spacer-1596_93e8c7-a3 .kt-block-spacer{height:20px;}.wp-block-kadence-spacer.kt-block-spacer-1596_93e8c7-a3 .kt-divider{border-top-width:1px;height:1px;border-top-color:#eee;width:80%;border-top-style:solid;}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-spacer aligncenter kt-block-spacer-1596_93e8c7-a3\"><div class=\"kt-block-spacer kt-block-spacer-halign-center\"><hr class=\"kt-divider\"\/><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1596_85a4a2-a2, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1596_85a4a2-a2[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading1596_85a4a2-a2\"]{padding-bottom:var(--global-kb-spacing-xs, 1rem);font-style:normal;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1596_85a4a2-a2[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading1596_85a4a2-a2\"]{display:flex;gap:0.25em;align-items:start;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1596_85a4a2-a2[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading1596_85a4a2-a2\"] .kb-adv-heading-icon svg{width:1em;height:1em;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1596_85a4a2-a2[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading1596_85a4a2-a2\"] .kb-adv-heading-icon{padding-top:6px;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1596_85a4a2-a2 mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1596_85a4a2-a2[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading1596_85a4a2-a2\"] mark.kt-highlight{font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1596_85a4a2-a2 img.kb-inline-image, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1596_85a4a2-a2[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading1596_85a4a2-a2\"] img.kb-inline-image{width:150px;vertical-align:baseline;}<\/style><h2 class=\"kt-adv-heading1596_85a4a2-a2 wp-block-kadence-advancedheading kt-adv-heading-has-icon\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading1596_85a4a2-a2\"><span class=\"kb-svg-icon-wrap kb-adv-heading-icon kb-svg-icon-fas_money-bill-alt kb-adv-heading-icon-side-left\"><svg viewBox=\"0 0 640 512\"  fill=\"currentColor\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"  aria-hidden=\"true\"><path d=\"M352 288h-16v-88c0-4.42-3.58-8-8-8h-13.58c-4.74 0-9.37 1.4-13.31 4.03l-15.33 10.22a7.994 7.994 0 0 0-2.22 11.09l8.88 13.31a7.994 7.994 0 0 0 11.09 2.22l.47-.31V288h-16c-4.42 0-8 3.58-8 8v16c0 4.42 3.58 8 8 8h64c4.42 0 8-3.58 8-8v-16c0-4.42-3.58-8-8-8zM608 64H32C14.33 64 0 78.33 0 96v320c0 17.67 14.33 32 32 32h576c17.67 0 32-14.33 32-32V96c0-17.67-14.33-32-32-32zM48 400v-64c35.35 0 64 28.65 64 64H48zm0-224v-64h64c0 35.35-28.65 64-64 64zm272 192c-53.02 0-96-50.15-96-112 0-61.86 42.98-112 96-112s96 50.14 96 112c0 61.87-43 112-96 112zm272 32h-64c0-35.35 28.65-64 64-64v64zm0-224c-35.35 0-64-28.65-64-64h64v64z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><span class=\"kb-adv-text-inner\"><strong>Tour de France Polka Dot Jersey Sponsors &amp; Prize Money<\/strong><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Wearing the <strong>Polka Dot Jersey<\/strong> isn&#8217;t just about prestige and mountain legend status \u2014 it also comes with serious <strong>financial rewards and brand partnerships<\/strong>. In fact, this jersey is one of the most <strong>marketable icons<\/strong> in pro cycling.<\/p>\n\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1596_cc632b-27, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1596_cc632b-27[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading1596_cc632b-27\"]{padding-bottom:var(--global-kb-spacing-xs, 1rem);font-style:normal;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1596_cc632b-27[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading1596_cc632b-27\"]{display:flex;gap:0.25em;align-items:start;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1596_cc632b-27[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading1596_cc632b-27\"] .kb-adv-heading-icon svg{width:1em;height:1em;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1596_cc632b-27[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading1596_cc632b-27\"] .kb-adv-heading-icon{padding-top:4px;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1596_cc632b-27 mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1596_cc632b-27[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading1596_cc632b-27\"] mark.kt-highlight{font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1596_cc632b-27 img.kb-inline-image, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1596_cc632b-27[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading1596_cc632b-27\"] img.kb-inline-image{width:150px;vertical-align:baseline;}<\/style><h3 class=\"kt-adv-heading1596_cc632b-27 wp-block-kadence-advancedheading kt-adv-heading-has-icon\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading1596_cc632b-27\"><span class=\"kb-svg-icon-wrap kb-adv-heading-icon kb-svg-icon-fas_briefcase kb-adv-heading-icon-side-left\"><svg viewBox=\"0 0 512 512\"  fill=\"currentColor\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"  aria-hidden=\"true\"><path d=\"M320 288h192v144c0 26.51-21.49 48-48 48H48c-26.51 0-48-21.49-48-48V288h192v20c0 6.627 5.373 12 12 12h104c6.627 0 12-5.373 12-12v-20zm192-112v80H0v-80c0-26.51 21.49-48 48-48h80V80c0-26.51 21.49-48 48-48h160c26.51 0 48 21.49 48 48v48h80c26.51 0 48 21.49 48 48zM320 96H192v32h128V96z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><span class=\"kb-adv-text-inner\"><strong>Who Sponsors the Polka Dot Jersey?<\/strong><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The current sponsor is <strong>E.Leclerc<\/strong>, a major French supermarket chain. They&#8217;ve backed the King of the Mountains competition since 2019 and have brought new energy, flashy branding, and even their mascot to the podium ceremonies.<\/p>\n\n\n<style>.kb-row-layout-wrap.wp-block-kadence-rowlayout.kb-row-layout-id1596_c454e2-cd{margin-top:0px;}.kb-row-layout-id1596_c454e2-cd > .kt-row-column-wrap{align-content:start;}:where(.kb-row-layout-id1596_c454e2-cd > .kt-row-column-wrap) > .wp-block-kadence-column{justify-content:start;}.kb-row-layout-id1596_c454e2-cd > .kt-row-column-wrap{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-md, 2rem);row-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-md, 2rem);max-width:1000px;margin-left:auto;margin-right:auto;padding-top:0px;padding-bottom:var(--global-kb-spacing-sm, 1.5rem);padding-left:var(--global-kb-spacing-xs, 1rem);grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 1fr);}.kb-row-layout-id1596_c454e2-cd > .kt-row-layout-overlay{opacity:0.30;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kb-row-layout-id1596_c454e2-cd > .kt-row-column-wrap{grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 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115.2-113.88v-70.25c0-5.23-.64-10.43-1.9-15.5zm-370.72 89.42c-1.97 25.91-24.4 46.21-51.06 46.21H115.2C86.97 416 64 393.62 64 366.11v-37.54c18.12-6.49 43.42-12.92 72.58-12.92 23.86 0 47.26 4.33 69.93 12.92l-3.13 41.22zM512 366.12c0 27.51-22.97 49.88-51.2 49.88h-37.12c-26.67 0-49.1-20.3-51.06-46.21l-3.13-41.22c22.67-8.59 46.08-12.92 69.95-12.92 29.12 0 54.43 6.44 72.55 12.93v37.54z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><span class=\"kb-adv-text-inner\"> Fun Fact: E.Leclerc gives the jersey winner not just a trophy, but a <strong>custom polka-dotted plush lion<\/strong>, sunglasses, and a fresh cap every day!<\/span><\/p><\/div><\/div>\n\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1596_c9e57a-d6, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1596_c9e57a-d6[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading1596_c9e57a-d6\"]{padding-bottom:var(--global-kb-spacing-xs, 1rem);font-style:normal;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1596_c9e57a-d6 mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1596_c9e57a-d6[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading1596_c9e57a-d6\"] mark.kt-highlight{font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1596_c9e57a-d6 img.kb-inline-image, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1596_c9e57a-d6[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading1596_c9e57a-d6\"] img.kb-inline-image{width:150px;vertical-align:baseline;}<\/style>\n<h3 class=\"kt-adv-heading1596_c9e57a-d6 wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading1596_c9e57a-d6\"><strong><strong>Past Sponsors:<\/strong><\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Chocolat Poulain<\/strong> \u2013 the OG inspiration behind the polka dots \ud83c\udf6b<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li style=\"margin-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30)\"><strong>Champion Supermarch\u00e9<\/strong> \u2013 a key backer in the 2000s<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-spacer.kt-block-spacer-1596_4794e1-0e .kt-block-spacer{height:20px;}.wp-block-kadence-spacer.kt-block-spacer-1596_4794e1-0e .kt-divider{border-top-width:1px;height:1px;border-top-color:#eee;width:80%;border-top-style:solid;}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-spacer aligncenter kt-block-spacer-1596_4794e1-0e\"><div class=\"kt-block-spacer kt-block-spacer-halign-center\"><hr class=\"kt-divider\"\/><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1596_ff8204-42, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1596_ff8204-42[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading1596_ff8204-42\"]{padding-bottom:var(--global-kb-spacing-xs, 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.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1596_ff8204-42[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading1596_ff8204-42\"] img.kb-inline-image{width:150px;vertical-align:baseline;}<\/style><h3 class=\"kt-adv-heading1596_ff8204-42 wp-block-kadence-advancedheading kt-adv-heading-has-icon\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading1596_ff8204-42\"><span class=\"kb-svg-icon-wrap kb-adv-heading-icon kb-svg-icon-fas_money-bill-wave kb-adv-heading-icon-side-left\"><svg viewBox=\"0 0 640 512\"  fill=\"currentColor\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"  aria-hidden=\"true\"><path d=\"M621.16 54.46C582.37 38.19 543.55 32 504.75 32c-123.17-.01-246.33 62.34-369.5 62.34-30.89 0-61.76-3.92-92.65-13.72-3.47-1.1-6.95-1.62-10.35-1.62C15.04 79 0 92.32 0 110.81v317.26c0 12.63 7.23 24.6 18.84 29.46C57.63 473.81 96.45 480 135.25 480c123.17 0 246.34-62.35 369.51-62.35 30.89 0 61.76 3.92 92.65 13.72 3.47 1.1 6.95 1.62 10.35 1.62 17.21 0 32.25-13.32 32.25-31.81V83.93c-.01-12.64-7.24-24.6-18.85-29.47zM48 132.22c20.12 5.04 41.12 7.57 62.72 8.93C104.84 170.54 79 192.69 48 192.69v-60.47zm0 285v-47.78c34.37 0 62.18 27.27 63.71 61.4-22.53-1.81-43.59-6.31-63.71-13.62zM320 352c-44.19 0-80-42.99-80-96 0-53.02 35.82-96 80-96s80 42.98 80 96c0 53.03-35.83 96-80 96zm272 27.78c-17.52-4.39-35.71-6.85-54.32-8.44 5.87-26.08 27.5-45.88 54.32-49.28v57.72zm0-236.11c-30.89-3.91-54.86-29.7-55.81-61.55 19.54 2.17 38.09 6.23 55.81 12.66v48.89z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><span class=\"kb-adv-text-inner\"><strong><em>KOM<\/em><\/strong> <strong>Prize Money List (2025 Tour Expected)<\/strong><\/span><\/h3>\n\n<style>.kb-row-layout-wrap.wp-block-kadence-rowlayout.kb-row-layout-id1596_59225f-06{margin-bottom:var(--global-kb-spacing-xxs, 0.5rem);}.kb-row-layout-id1596_59225f-06 > .kt-row-column-wrap{align-content:start;}:where(.kb-row-layout-id1596_59225f-06 > .kt-row-column-wrap) > .wp-block-kadence-column{justify-content:start;}.kb-row-layout-id1596_59225f-06 > .kt-row-column-wrap{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-md, 2rem);row-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-md, 2rem);max-width:850px;margin-left:auto;margin-right:auto;padding-top:var(--global-kb-spacing-xxs, 0.5rem);padding-bottom:var(--global-kb-spacing-sm, 1.5rem);grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 1fr);}.kb-row-layout-id1596_59225f-06 > .kt-row-layout-overlay{opacity:0.30;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kb-row-layout-id1596_59225f-06 > .kt-row-column-wrap{grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 1fr);}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kb-row-layout-id1596_59225f-06 > .kt-row-column-wrap{grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 1fr);}}<\/style><div class=\"kb-row-layout-wrap kb-row-layout-id1596_59225f-06 alignnone wp-block-kadence-rowlayout\"><div class=\"kt-row-column-wrap kt-has-1-columns kt-row-layout-equal kt-tab-layout-inherit kt-mobile-layout-row kt-row-valign-top\">\n<style>.kadence-column1596_8a485f-5f > .kt-inside-inner-col,.kadence-column1596_8a485f-5f > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{border-top-left-radius:0px;border-top-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-left-radius:0px;}.kadence-column1596_8a485f-5f > .kt-inside-inner-col{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-sm, 1rem);}.kadence-column1596_8a485f-5f > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;}.kadence-column1596_8a485f-5f > .kt-inside-inner-col > .aligncenter{width:100%;}.kadence-column1596_8a485f-5f > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{opacity:0.3;}.kadence-column1596_8a485f-5f{position:relative;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kadence-column1596_8a485f-5f > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kadence-column1596_8a485f-5f > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-column kadence-column1596_8a485f-5f\"><div class=\"kt-inside-inner-col\"><style>.kb-table-container1596_c93c75-d5{font-size:15px;overflow-x:auto;}.kb-table-container .kb-table1596_c93c75-d5 th{padding-top:var(--global-kb-spacing-xxs, 0.5rem);padding-right:var(--global-kb-spacing-xxs, 0.5rem);padding-bottom:var(--global-kb-spacing-xxs, 0.5rem);padding-left:var(--global-kb-spacing-xxs, 0.5rem);text-align:center;}.kb-table-container .kb-table1596_c93c75-d5 caption{text-align:center;}.kb-table-container .kb-table1596_c93c75-d5 td{padding-top:var(--global-kb-spacing-xxs, 0.5rem);padding-right:var(--global-kb-spacing-xxs, 0.5rem);padding-bottom:var(--global-kb-spacing-xxs, 0.5rem);padding-left:var(--global-kb-spacing-xxs, 0.5rem);text-align:center;}.kb-table-container .kb-table1596_c93c75-d5 tr{border-bottom:1px solid rgba(113,128,150,0.57);}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kb-table-container .kb-table1596_c93c75-d5 tr{border-bottom:1px solid rgba(113,128,150,0.57);}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kb-table-container .kb-table1596_c93c75-d5 tr{border-bottom:1px solid rgba(113,128,150,0.57);}}<\/style><div class=\"kb-table-container kb-table-container1596_c93c75-d5 wp-block-kadence-table\"><table class=\"kb-table kb-table1596_c93c75-d5\">\n<style>.kb-table-container .kb-table tr.kb-table-row1596_b4ed56-4b{height:55px;}<\/style><tr class=\"kb-table-row kb-table-row1596_b4ed56-4b\">\n<th  scope=\"col\" class=\"kb-table-data kb-table-data1596_728bd3-ca\">\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-left wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Achievement<\/strong><\/p>\n\n<\/th>\n\n<th  scope=\"col\" class=\"kb-table-data kb-table-data1596_43d77c-bb\">\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-left wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Prize (\u20ac)<\/strong><\/p>\n\n<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n\n<style>.kb-table-container .kb-table tr.kb-table-row1596_a81129-d2{height:50px;}.kb-table-container  .kb-table tr.kb-table-row1596_a81129-d2:hover{background-color:#fcfcfc;}<\/style><tr class=\"kb-table-row kb-table-row1596_a81129-d2\">\n<td  class=\"kb-table-data kb-table-data1596_e64565-f9\">\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-left wp-block-paragraph\">Final KOM Classification Winner<\/p>\n\n<\/td>\n\n<td  class=\"kb-table-data kb-table-data1596_09a67a-98\">\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-left wp-block-paragraph\">\u20ac25,000<\/p>\n\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n\n<style>.kb-table-container .kb-table tr.kb-table-row1596_4d52c2-f1{height:50px;}.kb-table-container  .kb-table tr.kb-table-row1596_4d52c2-f1:hover{background-color:#fcfcfc;}<\/style><tr class=\"kb-table-row kb-table-row1596_4d52c2-f1\">\n<td  class=\"kb-table-data kb-table-data1596_9dbc9a-3e\">\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-left wp-block-paragraph\">Daily Polka Dot Jersey Holder<\/p>\n\n<\/td>\n\n<td  class=\"kb-table-data kb-table-data1596_206342-ad\">\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-left wp-block-paragraph\">\u20ac300 per stage<\/p>\n\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n\n<style>.kb-table-container .kb-table tr.kb-table-row1596_f8cff9-44{height:50px;}.kb-table-container  .kb-table tr.kb-table-row1596_f8cff9-44:hover{background-color:#fcfcfc;}<\/style><tr class=\"kb-table-row kb-table-row1596_f8cff9-44\">\n<td  class=\"kb-table-data kb-table-data1596_00a77b-a4\">\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-left wp-block-paragraph\">Stage KOM Points Winner (select stages)<\/p>\n\n<\/td>\n\n<td  class=\"kb-table-data kb-table-data1596_806de3-2f\">\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-left wp-block-paragraph\">\u20ac2,000<\/p>\n\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/table><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">That\u2019s on top of appearance bonuses, <strong>endorsement deals<\/strong>, and <strong>sponsorship bumps<\/strong> for riders who rock the dots on international TV.<\/p>\n\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1596_890206-71, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1596_890206-71[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading1596_890206-71\"]{padding-bottom:var(--global-kb-spacing-xs, 1rem);font-style:normal;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1596_890206-71 mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1596_890206-71[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading1596_890206-71\"] mark.kt-highlight{font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1596_890206-71 img.kb-inline-image, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1596_890206-71[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading1596_890206-71\"] img.kb-inline-image{width:150px;vertical-align:baseline;}<\/style>\n<h3 class=\"kt-adv-heading1596_890206-71 wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading1596_890206-71\"><strong>\ud83d\udcc8 Brand Value of the <strong>Maillot \u00e0 Pois Rouges<\/strong><\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Riders who win the Polka Dot Jersey often land <strong>lifetime fanbases<\/strong>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li style=\"margin-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30);margin-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30)\">KOM champions are magnets for <strong>outdoor brands, nutrition sponsors, and media features<\/strong>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Social media explodes when an underdog climbs into polka dot glory \u2014 think <strong>Ciccone in 2023<\/strong> or <strong>Pogacar\u2019s double crown<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n<style>.kb-row-layout-wrap.wp-block-kadence-rowlayout.kb-row-layout-id1596_d1e9df-ea{margin-top:0px;}.kb-row-layout-id1596_d1e9df-ea > .kt-row-column-wrap{align-content:start;}:where(.kb-row-layout-id1596_d1e9df-ea > .kt-row-column-wrap) > .wp-block-kadence-column{justify-content:start;}.kb-row-layout-id1596_d1e9df-ea > .kt-row-column-wrap{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-md, 2rem);row-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-md, 2rem);max-width:1000px;margin-left:auto;margin-right:auto;padding-top:0px;padding-bottom:var(--global-kb-spacing-sm, 1.5rem);padding-left:var(--global-kb-spacing-xs, 1rem);grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 1fr);}.kb-row-layout-id1596_d1e9df-ea > .kt-row-layout-overlay{opacity:0.30;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kb-row-layout-id1596_d1e9df-ea > .kt-row-column-wrap{grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 1fr);}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kb-row-layout-id1596_d1e9df-ea > .kt-row-column-wrap{grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 1fr);}}<\/style><div class=\"kb-row-layout-wrap kb-row-layout-id1596_d1e9df-ea alignnone wp-block-kadence-rowlayout\"><div class=\"kt-row-column-wrap kt-has-1-columns kt-row-layout-equal kt-tab-layout-inherit kt-mobile-layout-row kt-row-valign-top\">\n<style>.kadence-column1596_d6901a-d6 > .kt-inside-inner-col{padding-top:0px;padding-left:0px;}.kadence-column1596_d6901a-d6 > .kt-inside-inner-col,.kadence-column1596_d6901a-d6 > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{border-top-left-radius:0px;border-top-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-left-radius:0px;}.kadence-column1596_d6901a-d6 > .kt-inside-inner-col{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-sm, 1rem);}.kadence-column1596_d6901a-d6 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;}.kadence-column1596_d6901a-d6 > .kt-inside-inner-col > .aligncenter{width:100%;}.kadence-column1596_d6901a-d6 > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{opacity:0.3;}.kadence-column1596_d6901a-d6{position:relative;}.kadence-column1596_d6901a-d6, .kt-inside-inner-col > .kadence-column1596_d6901a-d6:not(.specificity){margin-top:0px;margin-left:0px;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kadence-column1596_d6901a-d6 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kadence-column1596_d6901a-d6 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-column kadence-column1596_d6901a-d6\"><div class=\"kt-inside-inner-col\"><style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1596_c2667f-74, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1596_c2667f-74[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading1596_c2667f-74\"]{padding-left:var(--global-kb-spacing-xxs, 0.5rem);font-style:normal;border-left:3px solid var(--global-palette6, #718096);border-bottom-left-radius:0px;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1596_c2667f-74 mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1596_c2667f-74[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading1596_c2667f-74\"] mark.kt-highlight{font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1596_c2667f-74 img.kb-inline-image, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1596_c2667f-74[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading1596_c2667f-74\"] img.kb-inline-image{width:150px;vertical-align:baseline;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1596_c2667f-74, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1596_c2667f-74[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading1596_c2667f-74\"]{border-left:3px solid var(--global-palette6, #718096);}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1596_c2667f-74, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1596_c2667f-74[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading1596_c2667f-74\"]{border-left:3px solid var(--global-palette6, #718096);}}<\/style>\n<p class=\"kt-adv-heading1596_c2667f-74 wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading1596_c2667f-74\">In the Tour, even if you&#8217;re not winning yellow, <strong>dominating in polka dots<\/strong> gets you into the spotlight. Big time.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-spacer.kt-block-spacer-1596_1f2196-4b .kt-block-spacer{height:20px;}.wp-block-kadence-spacer.kt-block-spacer-1596_1f2196-4b .kt-divider{border-top-width:1px;height:1px;border-top-color:#eee;width:80%;border-top-style:solid;}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-spacer aligncenter kt-block-spacer-1596_1f2196-4b\"><div class=\"kt-block-spacer kt-block-spacer-halign-center\"><hr class=\"kt-divider\"\/><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1596_819e06-23, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1596_819e06-23[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading1596_819e06-23\"]{padding-bottom:var(--global-kb-spacing-xs, 1rem);font-style:normal;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1596_819e06-23 mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1596_819e06-23[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading1596_819e06-23\"] mark.kt-highlight{font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1596_819e06-23 img.kb-inline-image, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1596_819e06-23[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading1596_819e06-23\"] img.kb-inline-image{width:150px;vertical-align:baseline;}<\/style>\n<h2 class=\"kt-adv-heading1596_819e06-23 wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading1596_819e06-23\"><strong>\ud83d\udd2e Who Are the <strong>Tour de France<\/strong><\/strong> <strong>2025 <em>KOM Favorites<\/em>?<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Let\u2019s dive straight into the peaks and predictions! \ud83d\udd2e\u26f0\ufe0f The fight for the <em>King of the Mountains of 2025 Tour de France<\/em> is shaping up to be a <strong>climber\u2019s battlefield<\/strong>, and the fight for the Polka Dot Jersey will be one of the most explosive subplots of the race. Let\u2019s break down the top contenders and what could shake up the mountains classification.<\/p>\n\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1596_19fb4e-c7, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1596_19fb4e-c7[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading1596_19fb4e-c7\"]{padding-bottom:var(--global-kb-spacing-xs, 1rem);font-style:normal;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1596_19fb4e-c7 mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1596_19fb4e-c7[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading1596_19fb4e-c7\"] mark.kt-highlight{font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1596_19fb4e-c7 img.kb-inline-image, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1596_19fb4e-c7[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading1596_19fb4e-c7\"] img.kb-inline-image{width:150px;vertical-align:baseline;}<\/style>\n<h3 class=\"kt-adv-heading1596_19fb4e-c7 wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading1596_19fb4e-c7\">To Win Polka <strong>What to Expect in 2025<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The route this year is brutal \u2014 loaded with <strong>back-to-back summit finishes<\/strong>, classic cols, and HC monsters like <strong>Galibier, Tourmalet, and Mont Ventoux<\/strong>. It\u2019s a climber\u2019s dream \u2014 or nightmare.<br><br>To win the Tour de France Polka Dot Jersey in 2025, a rider needs:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Explosive climbing legs<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li style=\"margin-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--20);margin-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--20)\"><strong>Breakaway bravery<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Team freedom<\/strong> (GC leaders usually don\u2019t chase the dots \u2014 but sometimes&#8230;)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Let\u2019s size up the Mountain favoritesof the 2025:<br><\/p>\n\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1596_30eb1e-c0, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1596_30eb1e-c0[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading1596_30eb1e-c0\"]{padding-bottom:var(--global-kb-spacing-xs, 1rem);font-style:normal;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1596_30eb1e-c0 mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1596_30eb1e-c0[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading1596_30eb1e-c0\"] mark.kt-highlight{font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1596_30eb1e-c0 img.kb-inline-image, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1596_30eb1e-c0[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading1596_30eb1e-c0\"] img.kb-inline-image{width:150px;vertical-align:baseline;}<\/style>\n<h4 class=\"kt-adv-heading1596_30eb1e-c0 wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading1596_30eb1e-c0\"><strong>1. Tadej Poga\u010dar (UAE Team Emirates)<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The Slovenian superstar has already worn the Polka Dots twice (2020, 2021), alongside Yellow. He\u2019s got <strong>every weapon<\/strong> \u2014 endurance, aggression, race IQ \u2014 and he\u2019s not afraid to light up a mountain stage early.<br>If he misses Yellow? Don\u2019t be shocked if he pivots and hunts the KOM classification again.<\/p>\n\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1596_ec0991-ca, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1596_ec0991-ca[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading1596_ec0991-ca\"]{padding-bottom:var(--global-kb-spacing-xs, 1rem);font-style:normal;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1596_ec0991-ca mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1596_ec0991-ca[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading1596_ec0991-ca\"] mark.kt-highlight{font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1596_ec0991-ca img.kb-inline-image, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1596_ec0991-ca[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading1596_ec0991-ca\"] img.kb-inline-image{width:150px;vertical-align:baseline;}<\/style>\n<h4 class=\"kt-adv-heading1596_ec0991-ca wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading1596_ec0991-ca\"><strong>\u00a02. Giulio Ciccone (Lidl\u2013Trek)<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The defending King of the Mountains (2023) is a <strong>pure mountain predator<\/strong>. Ciccone knows how to rack up points in breakaways and has the <strong>freedom<\/strong> his rivals might lack.<\/p>\n\n\n<style>.kb-row-layout-wrap.wp-block-kadence-rowlayout.kb-row-layout-id1596_bbc157-0c{margin-top:0px;}.kb-row-layout-id1596_bbc157-0c > .kt-row-column-wrap{align-content:start;}:where(.kb-row-layout-id1596_bbc157-0c > .kt-row-column-wrap) > .wp-block-kadence-column{justify-content:start;}.kb-row-layout-id1596_bbc157-0c > .kt-row-column-wrap{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-md, 2rem);row-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-md, 2rem);max-width:1000px;margin-left:auto;margin-right:auto;padding-top:0px;padding-bottom:var(--global-kb-spacing-sm, 1.5rem);padding-left:var(--global-kb-spacing-xs, 1rem);grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 1fr);}.kb-row-layout-id1596_bbc157-0c > .kt-row-layout-overlay{opacity:0.30;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kb-row-layout-id1596_bbc157-0c > .kt-row-column-wrap{grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 1fr);}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kb-row-layout-id1596_bbc157-0c > .kt-row-column-wrap{grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 1fr);}}<\/style><div class=\"kb-row-layout-wrap kb-row-layout-id1596_bbc157-0c alignnone wp-block-kadence-rowlayout\"><div class=\"kt-row-column-wrap kt-has-1-columns kt-row-layout-equal kt-tab-layout-inherit kt-mobile-layout-row kt-row-valign-top\">\n<style>.kadence-column1596_ed0d16-ae > .kt-inside-inner-col{padding-top:0px;padding-left:0px;}.kadence-column1596_ed0d16-ae > .kt-inside-inner-col,.kadence-column1596_ed0d16-ae > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{border-top-left-radius:0px;border-top-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-left-radius:0px;}.kadence-column1596_ed0d16-ae > .kt-inside-inner-col{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-sm, 1rem);}.kadence-column1596_ed0d16-ae > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;}.kadence-column1596_ed0d16-ae > .kt-inside-inner-col > .aligncenter{width:100%;}.kadence-column1596_ed0d16-ae > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{opacity:0.3;}.kadence-column1596_ed0d16-ae{position:relative;}.kadence-column1596_ed0d16-ae, .kt-inside-inner-col > .kadence-column1596_ed0d16-ae:not(.specificity){margin-top:0px;margin-left:0px;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kadence-column1596_ed0d16-ae > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kadence-column1596_ed0d16-ae > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-column kadence-column1596_ed0d16-ae\"><div class=\"kt-inside-inner-col\"><style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1596_596e50-28, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1596_596e50-28[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading1596_596e50-28\"]{padding-left:var(--global-kb-spacing-xxs, 0.5rem);font-style:normal;border-left:3px solid var(--global-palette6, #718096);border-bottom-left-radius:0px;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1596_596e50-28 mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1596_596e50-28[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading1596_596e50-28\"] mark.kt-highlight{font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1596_596e50-28 img.kb-inline-image, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1596_596e50-28[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading1596_596e50-28\"] img.kb-inline-image{width:150px;vertical-align:baseline;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1596_596e50-28, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1596_596e50-28[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading1596_596e50-28\"]{border-left:3px solid var(--global-palette6, #718096);}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1596_596e50-28, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1596_596e50-28[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading1596_596e50-28\"]{border-left:3px solid var(--global-palette6, #718096);}}<\/style>\n<p class=\"kt-adv-heading1596_596e50-28 wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading1596_596e50-28\">Watch for him on medium mountain stages \u2014 he plays the long game like a KOM chess master.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1596_65a606-32, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1596_65a606-32[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading1596_65a606-32\"]{padding-bottom:var(--global-kb-spacing-xs, 1rem);font-style:normal;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1596_65a606-32 mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1596_65a606-32[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading1596_65a606-32\"] mark.kt-highlight{font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1596_65a606-32 img.kb-inline-image, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1596_65a606-32[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading1596_65a606-32\"] img.kb-inline-image{width:150px;vertical-align:baseline;}<\/style>\n<h4 class=\"kt-adv-heading1596_65a606-32 wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading1596_65a606-32\"><strong>3. Richard Carapaz (EF Education\u2013EasyPost)<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The Ecuadorian is known for his <strong>grit and climbing flair<\/strong>. He may not fight for the overall, but if he\u2019s form-sharp and aggressive, he could be a dark horse for polka dot glory.<\/p>\n\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1596_82d282-39, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1596_82d282-39[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading1596_82d282-39\"]{padding-bottom:var(--global-kb-spacing-xs, 1rem);font-style:normal;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1596_82d282-39 mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1596_82d282-39[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading1596_82d282-39\"] mark.kt-highlight{font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1596_82d282-39 img.kb-inline-image, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1596_82d282-39[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading1596_82d282-39\"] img.kb-inline-image{width:150px;vertical-align:baseline;}<\/style>\n<h4 class=\"kt-adv-heading1596_82d282-39 wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading1596_82d282-39\"><strong>4. Jonas Vingegaard (Visma\u2013Lease a Bike)<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">If the defending Yellow Jersey champion <strong>doesn&#8217;t focus 100% on GC<\/strong> due to illness, tactics, or team shifts, he could become a <strong>very dangerous KOM contender<\/strong>. He has the legs to dominate any summit.<\/p>\n\n\n<style>.kb-row-layout-wrap.wp-block-kadence-rowlayout.kb-row-layout-id1596_7ebc4c-f7{margin-top:0px;}.kb-row-layout-id1596_7ebc4c-f7 > .kt-row-column-wrap{align-content:start;}:where(.kb-row-layout-id1596_7ebc4c-f7 > .kt-row-column-wrap) > .wp-block-kadence-column{justify-content:start;}.kb-row-layout-id1596_7ebc4c-f7 > .kt-row-column-wrap{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-md, 2rem);row-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-md, 2rem);max-width:1000px;margin-left:auto;margin-right:auto;padding-top:0px;padding-bottom:var(--global-kb-spacing-sm, 1.5rem);padding-left:var(--global-kb-spacing-xs, 1rem);grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 1fr);}.kb-row-layout-id1596_7ebc4c-f7 > .kt-row-layout-overlay{opacity:0.30;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kb-row-layout-id1596_7ebc4c-f7 > .kt-row-column-wrap{grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 1fr);}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kb-row-layout-id1596_7ebc4c-f7 > .kt-row-column-wrap{grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 1fr);}}<\/style><div class=\"kb-row-layout-wrap kb-row-layout-id1596_7ebc4c-f7 alignnone wp-block-kadence-rowlayout\"><div class=\"kt-row-column-wrap kt-has-1-columns kt-row-layout-equal kt-tab-layout-inherit kt-mobile-layout-row kt-row-valign-top\">\n<style>.kadence-column1596_20f333-97 > .kt-inside-inner-col{padding-top:0px;padding-left:0px;}.kadence-column1596_20f333-97 > .kt-inside-inner-col,.kadence-column1596_20f333-97 > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{border-top-left-radius:0px;border-top-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-left-radius:0px;}.kadence-column1596_20f333-97 > .kt-inside-inner-col{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-sm, 1rem);}.kadence-column1596_20f333-97 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;}.kadence-column1596_20f333-97 > .kt-inside-inner-col > .aligncenter{width:100%;}.kadence-column1596_20f333-97 > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{opacity:0.3;}.kadence-column1596_20f333-97{position:relative;}.kadence-column1596_20f333-97, .kt-inside-inner-col > .kadence-column1596_20f333-97:not(.specificity){margin-top:0px;margin-left:0px;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kadence-column1596_20f333-97 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kadence-column1596_20f333-97 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-column kadence-column1596_20f333-97\"><div class=\"kt-inside-inner-col\"><style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1596_e4e479-01, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1596_e4e479-01[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading1596_e4e479-01\"]{padding-left:var(--global-kb-spacing-xxs, 0.5rem);font-style:normal;border-left:3px solid var(--global-palette6, #718096);border-bottom-left-radius:0px;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1596_e4e479-01 mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1596_e4e479-01[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading1596_e4e479-01\"] mark.kt-highlight{font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1596_e4e479-01 img.kb-inline-image, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1596_e4e479-01[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading1596_e4e479-01\"] img.kb-inline-image{width:150px;vertical-align:baseline;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1596_e4e479-01, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1596_e4e479-01[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading1596_e4e479-01\"]{border-left:3px solid var(--global-palette6, #718096);}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1596_e4e479-01, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1596_e4e479-01[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading1596_e4e479-01\"]{border-left:3px solid var(--global-palette6, #718096);}}<\/style>\n<p class=\"kt-adv-heading1596_e4e479-01 wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading1596_e4e479-01\">Note: If he\u2019s chasing Yellow, he likely won\u2019t hunt KOM points unless it&#8217;s opportunistic.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1596_5dcf6d-81, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1596_5dcf6d-81[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading1596_5dcf6d-81\"]{padding-bottom:var(--global-kb-spacing-xs, 1rem);font-style:normal;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1596_5dcf6d-81 mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1596_5dcf6d-81[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading1596_5dcf6d-81\"] mark.kt-highlight{font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1596_5dcf6d-81 img.kb-inline-image, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1596_5dcf6d-81[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading1596_5dcf6d-81\"] img.kb-inline-image{width:150px;vertical-align:baseline;}<\/style>\n<h4 class=\"kt-adv-heading1596_5dcf6d-81 wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading1596_5dcf6d-81\"><strong>Wild Cards to Watch:<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Romain Bardet (DSM\u2013Firmenich)<\/strong> \u2013 French flair and one last shot at KOM immortality.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>David Gaudu (Groupama\u2013FDJ)<\/strong> \u2013 French climber with breakout potential if the stars align.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Michael Woods (Israel\u2013Premier Tech)<\/strong> \u2013 Veteran attacker who thrives in the high mountains.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-spacer.kt-block-spacer-1596_06cd7e-b8 .kt-block-spacer{height:20px;}.wp-block-kadence-spacer.kt-block-spacer-1596_06cd7e-b8 .kt-divider{border-top-width:1px;height:1px;border-top-color:#eee;width:80%;border-top-style:solid;}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-spacer aligncenter kt-block-spacer-1596_06cd7e-b8\"><div class=\"kt-block-spacer kt-block-spacer-halign-center\"><hr class=\"kt-divider\"\/><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1596_13504d-50, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1596_13504d-50[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading1596_13504d-50\"]{padding-bottom:var(--global-kb-spacing-xs, 1rem);font-style:normal;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1596_13504d-50 mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1596_13504d-50[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading1596_13504d-50\"] mark.kt-highlight{font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1596_13504d-50 img.kb-inline-image, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1596_13504d-50[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading1596_13504d-50\"] img.kb-inline-image{width:150px;vertical-align:baseline;}<\/style>\n<h3 class=\"kt-adv-heading1596_13504d-50 wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading1596_13504d-50\"><strong>Climber\u2019s Calendar \u2013 Key KOM Battles<\/strong> to Watch This Year<\/h3>\n\n\n<style>.kb-row-layout-wrap.wp-block-kadence-rowlayout.kb-row-layout-id1596_96cc7e-40{margin-bottom:var(--global-kb-spacing-xxs, 0.5rem);}.kb-row-layout-id1596_96cc7e-40 > .kt-row-column-wrap{align-content:start;}:where(.kb-row-layout-id1596_96cc7e-40 > .kt-row-column-wrap) > .wp-block-kadence-column{justify-content:start;}.kb-row-layout-id1596_96cc7e-40 > .kt-row-column-wrap{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-md, 2rem);row-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-md, 2rem);max-width:850px;margin-left:auto;margin-right:auto;padding-top:var(--global-kb-spacing-xxs, 0.5rem);padding-bottom:var(--global-kb-spacing-sm, 1.5rem);grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 1fr);}.kb-row-layout-id1596_96cc7e-40 > .kt-row-layout-overlay{opacity:0.30;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kb-row-layout-id1596_96cc7e-40 > .kt-row-column-wrap{grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 1fr);}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kb-row-layout-id1596_96cc7e-40 > .kt-row-column-wrap{grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 1fr);}}<\/style><div class=\"kb-row-layout-wrap kb-row-layout-id1596_96cc7e-40 alignnone wp-block-kadence-rowlayout\"><div class=\"kt-row-column-wrap kt-has-1-columns kt-row-layout-equal kt-tab-layout-inherit kt-mobile-layout-row kt-row-valign-top\">\n<style>.kadence-column1596_7f2fd6-9b > .kt-inside-inner-col,.kadence-column1596_7f2fd6-9b > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{border-top-left-radius:0px;border-top-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-left-radius:0px;}.kadence-column1596_7f2fd6-9b > .kt-inside-inner-col{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-sm, 1rem);}.kadence-column1596_7f2fd6-9b > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;}.kadence-column1596_7f2fd6-9b > .kt-inside-inner-col > .aligncenter{width:100%;}.kadence-column1596_7f2fd6-9b > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{opacity:0.3;}.kadence-column1596_7f2fd6-9b{position:relative;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kadence-column1596_7f2fd6-9b > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kadence-column1596_7f2fd6-9b > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-column kadence-column1596_7f2fd6-9b\"><div class=\"kt-inside-inner-col\"><style>.kb-table-container1596_bcc769-e7{font-size:15px;overflow-x:auto;}.kb-table-container .kb-table1596_bcc769-e7 th{padding-top:var(--global-kb-spacing-xxs, 0.5rem);padding-right:var(--global-kb-spacing-xxs, 0.5rem);padding-bottom:var(--global-kb-spacing-xxs, 0.5rem);padding-left:var(--global-kb-spacing-xxs, 0.5rem);text-align:center;}.kb-table-container .kb-table1596_bcc769-e7 caption{text-align:center;}.kb-table-container .kb-table1596_bcc769-e7 td{padding-top:var(--global-kb-spacing-xxs, 0.5rem);padding-right:var(--global-kb-spacing-xxs, 0.5rem);padding-bottom:var(--global-kb-spacing-xxs, 0.5rem);padding-left:var(--global-kb-spacing-xxs, 0.5rem);text-align:center;}.kb-table-container .kb-table1596_bcc769-e7 tr{border-bottom:1px solid rgba(113,128,150,0.57);}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kb-table-container .kb-table1596_bcc769-e7 tr{border-bottom:1px solid rgba(113,128,150,0.57);}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kb-table-container .kb-table1596_bcc769-e7 tr{border-bottom:1px solid rgba(113,128,150,0.57);}}<\/style><div class=\"kb-table-container kb-table-container1596_bcc769-e7 wp-block-kadence-table\"><table class=\"kb-table kb-table1596_bcc769-e7\">\n<style>.kb-table-container .kb-table tr.kb-table-row1596_c9df81-4e{height:55px;}<\/style><tr class=\"kb-table-row kb-table-row1596_c9df81-4e\">\n<th  scope=\"col\" class=\"kb-table-data kb-table-data1596_4b9619-0a\">\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-left wp-block-paragraph\">Stage<\/p>\n\n<\/th>\n\n<th  scope=\"col\" class=\"kb-table-data kb-table-data1596_9d8294-1b\">\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-left wp-block-paragraph\">Climb<\/p>\n\n<\/th>\n\n<th  scope=\"col\" class=\"kb-table-data kb-table-data1596_72b5ef-b9\">\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-left wp-block-paragraph\">Category<\/p>\n\n<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n\n<style>.kb-table-container .kb-table tr.kb-table-row1596_b8128d-20{height:50px;}.kb-table-container  .kb-table tr.kb-table-row1596_b8128d-20:hover{background-color:#fcfcfc;}<\/style><tr class=\"kb-table-row kb-table-row1596_b8128d-20\">\n<td  class=\"kb-table-data kb-table-data1596_0eb75a-c8\">\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-left wp-block-paragraph\">9<\/p>\n\n<\/td>\n\n<td  class=\"kb-table-data kb-table-data1596_2fc079-55\">\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-left wp-block-paragraph\">Col du Galibier<\/p>\n\n<\/td>\n\n<td  class=\"kb-table-data kb-table-data1596_b844ef-5a\">\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-left wp-block-paragraph\">HC<\/p>\n\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n\n<style>.kb-table-container .kb-table tr.kb-table-row1596_f00005-cf{height:50px;}.kb-table-container  .kb-table tr.kb-table-row1596_f00005-cf:hover{background-color:#fcfcfc;}<\/style><tr class=\"kb-table-row kb-table-row1596_f00005-cf\">\n<td  class=\"kb-table-data kb-table-data1596_3a9f9a-8f\">\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-left wp-block-paragraph\">14<\/p>\n\n<\/td>\n\n<td  class=\"kb-table-data kb-table-data1596_da309a-3e\">\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-left wp-block-paragraph\">Mont Ventoux<\/p>\n\n<\/td>\n\n<td  class=\"kb-table-data kb-table-data1596_bda0d7-70\">\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-left wp-block-paragraph\">HC<\/p>\n\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n\n<style>.kb-table-container .kb-table tr.kb-table-row1596_f13c66-58{height:50px;}.kb-table-container  .kb-table tr.kb-table-row1596_f13c66-58:hover{background-color:#fcfcfc;}<\/style><tr class=\"kb-table-row kb-table-row1596_f13c66-58\">\n<td  class=\"kb-table-data kb-table-data1596_28ac0d-ff\">\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-left wp-block-paragraph\">17<\/p>\n\n<\/td>\n\n<td  class=\"kb-table-data kb-table-data1596_51e405-1e\">\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-left wp-block-paragraph\">Alpe d\u2019Huez<\/p>\n\n<\/td>\n\n<td  class=\"kb-table-data kb-table-data1596_2e1c29-3a\">\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-left wp-block-paragraph\">HC<\/p>\n\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n\n<style>.kb-table-container .kb-table tr.kb-table-row1596_19df77-31{height:50px;}.kb-table-container  .kb-table tr.kb-table-row1596_19df77-31:hover{background-color:#fcfcfc;}<\/style><tr class=\"kb-table-row kb-table-row1596_19df77-31\">\n<td  class=\"kb-table-data kb-table-data1596_c643b2-9b\">\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-left wp-block-paragraph\">19<\/p>\n\n<\/td>\n\n<td  class=\"kb-table-data kb-table-data1596_91bed6-11\">\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-left wp-block-paragraph\">Col de la Loze<\/p>\n\n<\/td>\n\n<td  class=\"kb-table-data kb-table-data1596_3c0017-87\">\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-left wp-block-paragraph\">HC (Double Points)<\/p>\n\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/table><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1596_82f236-f5, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1596_82f236-f5[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading1596_82f236-f5\"]{padding-bottom:var(--global-kb-spacing-xxs, 0.5rem);font-style:normal;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1596_82f236-f5 mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1596_82f236-f5[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading1596_82f236-f5\"] mark.kt-highlight{font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1596_82f236-f5 img.kb-inline-image, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1596_82f236-f5[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading1596_82f236-f5\"] img.kb-inline-image{width:150px;vertical-align:baseline;}<\/style>\n<p class=\"kt-adv-heading1596_82f236-f5 wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading1596_82f236-f5\">These stages could <strong>decide the jersey<\/strong> \u2014 look for breakaways, all-in moves, and bold tactics.<\/p>\n\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-spacer.kt-block-spacer-1596_0c2b26-58 .kt-block-spacer{height:20px;}.wp-block-kadence-spacer.kt-block-spacer-1596_0c2b26-58 .kt-divider{border-top-width:1px;height:1px;border-top-color:#eee;width:80%;border-top-style:solid;}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-spacer aligncenter kt-block-spacer-1596_0c2b26-58\"><div class=\"kt-block-spacer kt-block-spacer-halign-center\"><hr class=\"kt-divider\"\/><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<style>.kb-row-layout-id1596_126074-24 > .kt-row-column-wrap{align-content:start;}:where(.kb-row-layout-id1596_126074-24 > .kt-row-column-wrap) > .wp-block-kadence-column{justify-content:start;}.kb-row-layout-id1596_126074-24 > .kt-row-column-wrap{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-md, 2rem);row-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-md, 2rem);max-width:450px;margin-left:auto;margin-right:auto;padding-top:var(--global-kb-spacing-sm, 1.5rem);padding-bottom:var(--global-kb-spacing-sm, 1.5rem);grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 1fr);}.kb-row-layout-id1596_126074-24 > .kt-row-layout-overlay{opacity:0.30;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kb-row-layout-id1596_126074-24 > .kt-row-column-wrap{grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 1fr);}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kb-row-layout-id1596_126074-24 > .kt-row-column-wrap{grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 1fr);}}<\/style><div class=\"kb-row-layout-wrap kb-row-layout-id1596_126074-24 alignnone wp-block-kadence-rowlayout\"><div class=\"kt-row-column-wrap kt-has-1-columns kt-row-layout-equal kt-tab-layout-inherit kt-mobile-layout-row kt-row-valign-top\">\n<style>.kadence-column1596_044409-6e > .kt-inside-inner-col,.kadence-column1596_044409-6e > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{border-top-left-radius:0px;border-top-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-left-radius:0px;}.kadence-column1596_044409-6e > .kt-inside-inner-col{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-sm, 1rem);}.kadence-column1596_044409-6e > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;}.kadence-column1596_044409-6e > .kt-inside-inner-col > .aligncenter{width:100%;}.kadence-column1596_044409-6e > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{opacity:0.3;}.kadence-column1596_044409-6e{position:relative;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kadence-column1596_044409-6e > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kadence-column1596_044409-6e > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-column kadence-column1596_044409-6e\"><div class=\"kt-inside-inner-col\"><style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1596_559683-65, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1596_559683-65[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading1596_559683-65\"]{padding-bottom:var(--global-kb-spacing-xxs, 0.5rem);padding-left:0px;text-align:center;font-style:normal;border-bottom:8px solid #ffff00;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1596_559683-65 mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1596_559683-65[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading1596_559683-65\"] mark.kt-highlight{font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1596_559683-65 img.kb-inline-image, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1596_559683-65[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading1596_559683-65\"] img.kb-inline-image{width:150px;vertical-align:baseline;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1596_559683-65, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1596_559683-65[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading1596_559683-65\"]{border-bottom:8px solid #ffff00;}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1596_559683-65, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1596_559683-65[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading1596_559683-65\"]{border-bottom:8px solid #ffff00;}}<\/style>\n<h2 class=\"kt-adv-heading1596_559683-65 wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading1596_559683-65\">FAQs: KOM Battle Essentials<\/h2>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1596_f31ccc-4a, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1596_f31ccc-4a[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading1596_f31ccc-4a\"]{padding-bottom:var(--global-kb-spacing-xxs, 0.5rem);font-style:normal;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1596_f31ccc-4a mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1596_f31ccc-4a[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading1596_f31ccc-4a\"] mark.kt-highlight{font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1596_f31ccc-4a img.kb-inline-image, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1596_f31ccc-4a[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading1596_f31ccc-4a\"] img.kb-inline-image{width:150px;vertical-align:baseline;}<\/style>\n<p class=\"kt-adv-heading1596_f31ccc-4a wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading1596_f31ccc-4a\">Are you looking answers around for your questions about the <strong>Polka Dot Jersey<\/strong> and its iconic role in the <strong>Tour de France<\/strong>? Whether you\u2019re a seasoned fan or a newbie, or thinking about the KOM contenders, these answers will give you everything you need to know about this climber\u2019s crown.<\/p>\n\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-spacer.kt-block-spacer-1596_6a2437-04 .kt-block-spacer{height:20px;}.wp-block-kadence-spacer.kt-block-spacer-1596_6a2437-04 .kt-divider{border-top-width:1px;height:1px;border-top-color:#eee;width:80%;border-top-style:solid;}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-spacer aligncenter kt-block-spacer-1596_6a2437-04\"><div class=\"kt-block-spacer kt-block-spacer-halign-center\"><hr class=\"kt-divider\"\/><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<style>.kb-row-layout-id1596_cd062a-76 > .kt-row-column-wrap{align-content:start;}:where(.kb-row-layout-id1596_cd062a-76 > .kt-row-column-wrap) > .wp-block-kadence-column{justify-content:start;}.kb-row-layout-id1596_cd062a-76 > .kt-row-column-wrap{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-md, 2rem);row-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-md, 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.kt-accordion-inner-wrap > .wp-block-kadence-pane > .kt-accordion-header-wrap > .kt-blocks-accordion-header:hover, \n\t\t\t\tbody:not(.hide-focus-outline) .kt-accordion-id1596_44d6e9-3d .kt-blocks-accordion-header:focus-visible{border-top-color:#eeeeee;border-top-style:solid;border-right-color:#eeeeee;border-right-style:solid;border-bottom:5px solid #ffff00;border-left:5px solid #ffff00;}.kt-accordion-id1596_44d6e9-3d .kt-accordion-header-wrap .kt-blocks-accordion-header:focus-visible,\n\t\t\t\t.kt-accordion-id1596_44d6e9-3d > .kt-accordion-inner-wrap > .wp-block-kadence-pane > .kt-accordion-header-wrap > .kt-blocks-accordion-header.kt-accordion-panel-active{border-left:5px solid #ffff00;}}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-accordion alignnone\"><div class=\"kt-accordion-wrap kt-accordion-id1596_44d6e9-3d kt-accordion-has-7-panes kt-active-pane-0 kt-accordion-block kt-pane-header-alignment-left kt-accodion-icon-style-arrow kt-accodion-icon-side-right\" style=\"max-width:none\"><div class=\"kt-accordion-inner-wrap\" data-allow-multiple-open=\"false\" data-start-open=\"0\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-pane kt-accordion-pane kt-accordion-pane-1 kt-pane1596_fd9937-bb\"><div class=\"kt-accordion-header-wrap\"><button class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-header kt-acccordion-button-label-show\" type=\"button\"><span class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-title-wrap\"><span class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-title\"><strong><strong>Can a rider win both the Yellow and Polka Dot Jerseys?<\/strong><\/strong><\/span><\/span><span class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-icon-trigger\"><\/span><\/button><\/div><div class=\"kt-accordion-panel kt-accordion-panel-hidden\"><div class=\"kt-accordion-panel-inner\"><style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1596_283890-d8, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1596_283890-d8[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading1596_283890-d8\"]{font-style:normal;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1596_283890-d8 mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1596_283890-d8[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading1596_283890-d8\"] mark.kt-highlight{font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1596_283890-d8 img.kb-inline-image, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1596_283890-d8[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading1596_283890-d8\"] img.kb-inline-image{width:150px;vertical-align:baseline;}<\/style>\n<p class=\"kt-adv-heading1596_283890-d8 wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading1596_283890-d8\">Absolutely! In fact, it\u2019s one of the most prestigious feats in cycling. <strong>Tadej Poga\u010dar<\/strong> accomplished this in <strong>2020<\/strong> and <strong>2021<\/strong>, wearing both the <strong>Yellow (General Classification)<\/strong> and <strong>Polka Dot (King of the Mountains)<\/strong> jerseys. However, it&#8217;s not an easy task since riders focused on GC might not have the time or freedom to hunt for KOM points, and vice versa.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-pane kt-accordion-pane kt-accordion-pane-2 kt-pane1596_e18b14-3f\"><div class=\"kt-accordion-header-wrap\"><button class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-header kt-acccordion-button-label-show\" type=\"button\"><span class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-title-wrap\"><span class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-title\"><strong><strong>Who has won the most Polka Dot Jerseys?<\/strong><\/strong><\/span><\/span><span class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-icon-trigger\"><\/span><\/button><\/div><div class=\"kt-accordion-panel kt-accordion-panel-hidden\"><div class=\"kt-accordion-panel-inner\"><style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1596_3506b7-c0, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1596_3506b7-c0[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading1596_3506b7-c0\"]{font-style:normal;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1596_3506b7-c0 mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1596_3506b7-c0[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading1596_3506b7-c0\"] mark.kt-highlight{font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1596_3506b7-c0 img.kb-inline-image, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1596_3506b7-c0[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading1596_3506b7-c0\"] img.kb-inline-image{width:150px;vertical-align:baseline;}<\/style>\n<p class=\"kt-adv-heading1596_3506b7-c0 wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading1596_3506b7-c0\">The <strong>legendary Richard Virenque<\/strong> holds the record with <strong>7 wins<\/strong> in the KOM classification (1994-2004). His dominance in the mountains made him a fan favorite and earned him the title of &#8220;King of the Mountains&#8221; throughout the late 90s and early 2000s.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-pane kt-accordion-pane kt-accordion-pane-3 kt-pane1596_b9f5af-d7\"><div class=\"kt-accordion-header-wrap\"><button class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-header kt-acccordion-button-label-show\" type=\"button\"><span class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-title-wrap\"><span class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-title\"><strong><strong>Why are there red polka dots on the jersey?<\/strong><\/strong><\/span><\/span><span class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-icon-trigger\"><\/span><\/button><\/div><div class=\"kt-accordion-panel kt-accordion-panel-hidden\"><div class=\"kt-accordion-panel-inner\"><style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1596_6cee70-78, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1596_6cee70-78[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading1596_6cee70-78\"]{font-style:normal;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1596_6cee70-78 mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1596_6cee70-78[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading1596_6cee70-78\"] mark.kt-highlight{font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1596_6cee70-78 img.kb-inline-image, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1596_6cee70-78[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading1596_6cee70-78\"] img.kb-inline-image{width:150px;vertical-align:baseline;}<\/style>\n<p class=\"kt-adv-heading1596_6cee70-78 wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading1596_6cee70-78\">The jersey&#8217;s design was inspired by <strong>Chocolat Poulain<\/strong>, a sponsor of the Tour in the 1970s. The chocolate company\u2019s packaging featured red polka dots, and thus, the now-iconic design was born. Since then, the <strong>Polka Dot Jersey<\/strong> has become synonymous with climbing supremacy in the Tour.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-pane kt-accordion-pane kt-accordion-pane-4 kt-pane1596_f3bc1c-9c\"><div class=\"kt-accordion-header-wrap\"><button class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-header kt-acccordion-button-label-show\" type=\"button\"><span class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-title-wrap\"><span class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-title\"><strong><strong>How are points awarded for the Polka Dot Jersey?<\/strong><\/strong><\/span><\/span><span class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-icon-trigger\"><\/span><\/button><\/div><div class=\"kt-accordion-panel kt-accordion-panel-hidden\"><div class=\"kt-accordion-panel-inner\"><style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1596_486afa-1f, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1596_486afa-1f[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading1596_486afa-1f\"]{font-style:normal;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1596_486afa-1f mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1596_486afa-1f[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading1596_486afa-1f\"] mark.kt-highlight{font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1596_486afa-1f img.kb-inline-image, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1596_486afa-1f[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading1596_486afa-1f\"] img.kb-inline-image{width:150px;vertical-align:baseline;}<\/style>\n<p class=\"kt-adv-heading1596_486afa-1f wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading1596_486afa-1f\">Points are earned based on the <strong>category of the climb<\/strong> and the rider\u2019s finishing position at the summit:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Hors Cat\u00e9gorie (HC)<\/strong>: 20 points for first, 15 for second, and so on.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li style=\"margin-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--20);margin-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--20)\"><strong>Category 1<\/strong>: 10 points for first, 8 for second, etc.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Category 2, 3, and 4<\/strong>: Fewer points, with Category 4 giving only <strong>1 point<\/strong> for first place.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Pro Tip<\/strong>: The <strong>final climb<\/strong> in mountain stages often has <strong>double points<\/strong>, which can be a game-changer!<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-pane kt-accordion-pane kt-accordion-pane-5 kt-pane1596_ca9d65-99\"><div class=\"kt-accordion-header-wrap\"><button class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-header kt-acccordion-button-label-show\" type=\"button\"><span class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-title-wrap\"><span class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-title\"><strong>Can the Polka Dot Jersey be won without winning a stage?<\/strong><\/span><\/span><span class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-icon-trigger\"><\/span><\/button><\/div><div class=\"kt-accordion-panel kt-accordion-panel-hidden\"><div class=\"kt-accordion-panel-inner\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Yes! It\u2019s all about consistency on the climbs. Riders who <strong>target specific climbs<\/strong> and accumulate points through breakaways or tactical positioning can win the <strong>King of the Mountains<\/strong> title without ever crossing the finish line first. <strong>Giulio Ciccone<\/strong> used this strategy effectively in 2023.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-pane kt-accordion-pane kt-accordion-pane-6 kt-pane1596_fb33b4-be\"><div class=\"kt-accordion-header-wrap\"><button class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-header kt-acccordion-button-label-show\" type=\"button\"><span class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-title-wrap\"><span class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-title\"><strong>What happens if there\u2019s a tie in the Polka Dot Jersey standings?<\/strong><\/span><\/span><span class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-icon-trigger\"><\/span><\/button><\/div><div class=\"kt-accordion-panel kt-accordion-panel-hidden\"><div class=\"kt-accordion-panel-inner\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u00a0If two riders are tied on points, the <strong>first rider to have crossed the line<\/strong> at a <strong>summit finish<\/strong> with the most points wins. This tie-breaker often comes down to <strong>which climbs the riders target<\/strong> during the race and how many summit finishes there are in the course.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-pane kt-accordion-pane kt-accordion-pane-7 kt-pane1596_d2ba25-d9\"><div class=\"kt-accordion-header-wrap\"><button class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-header kt-acccordion-button-label-show\" type=\"button\"><span class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-title-wrap\"><span class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-title\"><strong>Can the Polka Dot Jersey be worn by someone who is not in the overall GC race?<\/strong><\/span><\/span><span class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-icon-trigger\"><\/span><\/button><\/div><div class=\"kt-accordion-panel kt-accordion-panel-hidden\"><div class=\"kt-accordion-panel-inner\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Yes! The <strong>Polka Dot Jersey<\/strong> is all about mountain points, not general classification. A rider can focus solely on climbing and have little interest in the GC race. In fact, many KOM specialists don\u2019t contest for the Yellow Jersey and instead concentrate on accumulating points on the climbs.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1596_061abe-b0, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1596_061abe-b0[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading1596_061abe-b0\"]{padding-bottom:var(--global-kb-spacing-xs, 1rem);font-style:normal;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1596_061abe-b0 mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1596_061abe-b0[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading1596_061abe-b0\"] mark.kt-highlight{font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1596_061abe-b0 img.kb-inline-image, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1596_061abe-b0[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading1596_061abe-b0\"] img.kb-inline-image{width:150px;vertical-align:baseline;}<\/style>\n<h2 class=\"kt-adv-heading1596_061abe-b0 wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading1596_061abe-b0\"><strong>Final Thoughts: The Legacy of the King of the Mountains<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1596_476db0-d9, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1596_476db0-d9[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading1596_476db0-d9\"]{font-style:normal;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1596_476db0-d9 mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1596_476db0-d9[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading1596_476db0-d9\"] mark.kt-highlight{font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1596_476db0-d9 img.kb-inline-image, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1596_476db0-d9[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading1596_476db0-d9\"] img.kb-inline-image{width:150px;vertical-align:baseline;}<\/style>\n<p class=\"kt-adv-heading1596_476db0-d9 wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading1596_476db0-d9\">The <strong>Polka Dot Jersey<\/strong> is not just a jersey \u2014 it\u2019s a symbol of <strong>mountain mastery<\/strong>, courage, and sheer willpower. Riders who hunt for this prestigious title show us what it truly means to be the 2025 <strong>best climber in the world<\/strong>.<br><br>As we look toward the <strong>2025 Tour de France<\/strong> <strong>Polka dot Jersey<\/strong>, the <strong><em>battle for the King of the Mountains<\/em><\/strong> will undoubtedly deliver some jaw-dropping moments, showcasing the grit, strategy, and bravery required to conquer the steepest peaks in cycling.<br><br>Who do you think will wear the polka dots in Paris? Let us know in the comments below! \ud83d\udcac<\/p>\n\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-spacer.kt-block-spacer-1596_132392-38 .kt-block-spacer{height:20px;}.wp-block-kadence-spacer.kt-block-spacer-1596_132392-38 .kt-divider{border-top-width:1px;height:1px;border-top-color:#eee;width:80%;border-top-style:solid;}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-spacer aligncenter kt-block-spacer-1596_132392-38\"><div class=\"kt-block-spacer kt-block-spacer-halign-center\"><hr class=\"kt-divider\"\/><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1596_e79514-2e, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1596_e79514-2e[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading1596_e79514-2e\"]{padding-top:var(--global-kb-spacing-xxs, 0.5rem);padding-bottom:0px;font-style:normal;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1596_e79514-2e mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1596_e79514-2e[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading1596_e79514-2e\"] mark.kt-highlight{font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1596_e79514-2e img.kb-inline-image, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1596_e79514-2e[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading1596_e79514-2e\"] img.kb-inline-image{width:150px;vertical-align:baseline;}<\/style>\n<p class=\"kt-adv-heading1596_e79514-2e wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading1596_e79514-2e\">With that, we\u2019ve covered the essence of the <strong>Polka Dot Jersey<\/strong> \u2014 from history and points to strategies and the favorites for 2025. Keep an eye on those mountains because the <strong>King of the Mountains<\/strong> race is one of the most exciting battles in the Tour de France!<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Tour de France Polka Dot Jersey (Maillot \u00e0 Pois Rouges): Climbers\u2019 Glory &amp; 2025 Contenders \ud83d\udd34\u26aa The Polka Dot Jersey (Maillot \u00e0 Pois Rouges) is one of the most iconic jerseys in cycling, awarded to the best climber in the Tour de France. 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