{"id":2143,"date":"2025-07-04T05:07:05","date_gmt":"2025-07-04T03:07:05","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/franceletour.com\/?p=2143"},"modified":"2025-07-04T05:07:06","modified_gmt":"2025-07-04T03:07:06","slug":"classifications-explained","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/franceletour.com\/fr\/classifications-explained\/","title":{"rendered":"Tour de France 2025 Classifications, Explained"},"content":{"rendered":"<style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading2143_d44e2b-f0, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading2143_d44e2b-f0[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading2143_d44e2b-f0\"]{padding-bottom:var(--global-kb-spacing-xxs, 0.5rem);font-style:normal;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading2143_d44e2b-f0 mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading2143_d44e2b-f0[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading2143_d44e2b-f0\"] 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-heading2143_d44e2b-f0 img.kb-inline-image, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading2143_d44e2b-f0[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading2143_d44e2b-f0\"] img.kb-inline-image{width:150px;vertical-align:baseline;}<\/style>\n<p class=\"kt-adv-heading2143_d44e2b-f0 wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading2143_d44e2b-f0\">Wondering how the Tour de France 2025 is scored or what those famous jerseys actually mean? From sprint points and mountain battles to the coveted yellow jersey chase, we\u2019ve got you covered. Here\u2019s your ultimate, fan-friendly breakdown of the race\u2019s key classifications, scoring rules, and what makes each jersey worth fighting for this summer.<\/p>\n\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-spacer.kt-block-spacer-2143_5e2570-b5 .kt-block-spacer{height:20px;}.wp-block-kadence-spacer.kt-block-spacer-2143_5e2570-b5 .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-2143_5e2570-b5\"><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-heading2143_13e1bf-1e, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading2143_13e1bf-1e[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading2143_13e1bf-1e\"]{padding-bottom:var(--global-kb-spacing-xs, 1rem);font-style:normal;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading2143_13e1bf-1e mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading2143_13e1bf-1e[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading2143_13e1bf-1e\"] 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-heading2143_13e1bf-1e img.kb-inline-image, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading2143_13e1bf-1e[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading2143_13e1bf-1e\"] img.kb-inline-image{width:150px;vertical-align:baseline;}<\/style>\n<h3 class=\"kt-adv-heading2143_13e1bf-1e wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading2143_13e1bf-1e\">\ud83d\udccc Stages: 21 Days, 21 Winners<\/h3>\n\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading2143_0b6473-ae, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading2143_0b6473-ae[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading2143_0b6473-ae\"]{padding-bottom:var(--global-kb-spacing-xxs, 0.5rem);font-style:normal;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading2143_0b6473-ae mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading2143_0b6473-ae[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading2143_0b6473-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-heading2143_0b6473-ae img.kb-inline-image, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading2143_0b6473-ae[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading2143_0b6473-ae\"] img.kb-inline-image{width:150px;vertical-align:baseline;}<\/style>\n<p class=\"kt-adv-heading2143_0b6473-ae wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading2143_0b6473-ae\">Each of the Tour de France\u2019s 21 stages crowns a winner at the finish line \u2014 but there\u2019s a lot more going on behind those photo finishes. Every stage influences several different race classifications, with bonus seconds (10, 6, and 4) awarded to the first three across the line. These time bonuses can be crucial in the race for yellow and the youth standings. On mountain stages, things heat up even more at summit finishes, where extra points are on offer for the climbers chasing polka-dots.<\/p>\n\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-spacer.kt-block-spacer-2143_2522b4-9a .kt-block-spacer{height:20px;}.wp-block-kadence-spacer.kt-block-spacer-2143_2522b4-9a .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-2143_2522b4-9a\"><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-heading2143_1d1ac5-b0, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading2143_1d1ac5-b0[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading2143_1d1ac5-b0\"]{padding-bottom:var(--global-kb-spacing-xs, 1rem);font-style:normal;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading2143_1d1ac5-b0 mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading2143_1d1ac5-b0[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading2143_1d1ac5-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-heading2143_1d1ac5-b0 img.kb-inline-image, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading2143_1d1ac5-b0[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading2143_1d1ac5-b0\"] img.kb-inline-image{width:150px;vertical-align:baseline;}<\/style>\n<h3 class=\"kt-adv-heading2143_1d1ac5-b0 wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading2143_1d1ac5-b0\">\ud83d\udfe1 General Classification (GC): The Race for Yellow<\/h3>\n\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading2143_64c4f0-fd, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading2143_64c4f0-fd[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading2143_64c4f0-fd\"]{padding-bottom:var(--global-kb-spacing-xxs, 0.5rem);font-style:normal;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading2143_64c4f0-fd mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading2143_64c4f0-fd[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading2143_64c4f0-fd\"] 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-heading2143_64c4f0-fd img.kb-inline-image, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading2143_64c4f0-fd[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading2143_64c4f0-fd\"] img.kb-inline-image{width:150px;vertical-align:baseline;}<\/style>\n<p class=\"kt-adv-heading2143_64c4f0-fd wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading2143_64c4f0-fd\">This is the big one. The <strong>General Classification<\/strong> ranks riders by their total elapsed time across all 21 stages. Whoever has the lowest combined time at any point wears the legendary <strong>maillot jaune<\/strong> \u2014 <a href=\"https:\/\/franceletour.com\/tour-de-france-yellow-jersey\/\">the yellow jersey<\/a>. It\u2019s the jersey every cyclist dreams of pulling on at least once in their career, and it\u2019s typically a showdown between the sport\u2019s strongest climbers, time trialists, and tacticians.<\/p>\n\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-spacer.kt-block-spacer-2143_2a86e4-47 .kt-block-spacer{height:20px;}.wp-block-kadence-spacer.kt-block-spacer-2143_2a86e4-47 .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-2143_2a86e4-47\"><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-heading2143_79bf14-ae, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading2143_79bf14-ae[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading2143_79bf14-ae\"]{padding-bottom:var(--global-kb-spacing-xs, 1rem);font-style:normal;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading2143_79bf14-ae mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading2143_79bf14-ae[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading2143_79bf14-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-heading2143_79bf14-ae img.kb-inline-image, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading2143_79bf14-ae[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading2143_79bf14-ae\"] img.kb-inline-image{width:150px;vertical-align:baseline;}<\/style>\n<h3 class=\"kt-adv-heading2143_79bf14-ae wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading2143_79bf14-ae\">\ud83d\udfe2 Points Classification: The Sprinters\u2019 Prize<\/h3>\n\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading2143_e64964-ec, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading2143_e64964-ec[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading2143_e64964-ec\"]{padding-bottom:var(--global-kb-spacing-xxs, 0.5rem);font-style:normal;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading2143_e64964-ec mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading2143_e64964-ec[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading2143_e64964-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-heading2143_e64964-ec img.kb-inline-image, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading2143_e64964-ec[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading2143_e64964-ec\"] img.kb-inline-image{width:150px;vertical-align:baseline;}<\/style>\n<p class=\"kt-adv-heading2143_e64964-ec wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading2143_e64964-ec\">Known as the <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/franceletour.com\/tour-de-france-jerseys\/green-jersey\/\">green jersey<\/a><\/strong>, this one belongs to the fastest finishers in the peloton. Riders earn points at designated sprint zones during stages and at the finish line \u2014 with flat stages offering the biggest rewards. Sprinters like Jasper Philipsen, Arnaud De Lie, and Sam Bennett will be hunting for this jersey, while punchy opportunists might sneak in points on lumpy days too.<\/p>\n\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-spacer.kt-block-spacer-2143_a7c6fb-cc .kt-block-spacer{height:20px;}.wp-block-kadence-spacer.kt-block-spacer-2143_a7c6fb-cc .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-2143_a7c6fb-cc\"><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-heading2143_f58893-7c, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading2143_f58893-7c[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading2143_f58893-7c\"]{padding-bottom:var(--global-kb-spacing-xs, 1rem);font-style:normal;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading2143_f58893-7c mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading2143_f58893-7c[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading2143_f58893-7c\"] 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-heading2143_f58893-7c img.kb-inline-image, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading2143_f58893-7c[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading2143_f58893-7c\"] img.kb-inline-image{width:150px;vertical-align:baseline;}<\/style>\n<h3 class=\"kt-adv-heading2143_f58893-7c wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading2143_f58893-7c\">\ud83d\udd34\u26aa Mountains Classification: King of the Climbs<\/h3>\n\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading2143_8fd3ed-58, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading2143_8fd3ed-58[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading2143_8fd3ed-58\"]{padding-bottom:var(--global-kb-spacing-xs, 1rem);font-style:normal;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading2143_8fd3ed-58 mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading2143_8fd3ed-58[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading2143_8fd3ed-58\"] 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-heading2143_8fd3ed-58 img.kb-inline-image, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading2143_8fd3ed-58[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading2143_8fd3ed-58\"] img.kb-inline-image{width:150px;vertical-align:baseline;}<\/style>\n<p class=\"kt-adv-heading2143_8fd3ed-58 wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading2143_8fd3ed-58\">Nicknamed the <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/franceletour.com\/tour-de-france-polka-dot-jersey\/\">polka-dot jersey<\/a><\/strong>, this classification celebrates the best climber in the race. Points are dished out at the summits of categorized climbs \u2014 from short, sharp hills to iconic Alpine monsters like Col du Tourmalet. The tougher the climb, the more points on offer. Expect aggressive climbers and stage hunters to chase this jersey with breakaway moves, while GC contenders often scoop up big points on summit finishes.<\/p>\n\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-spacer.kt-block-spacer-2143_8af2dc-9e .kt-block-spacer{height:20px;}.wp-block-kadence-spacer.kt-block-spacer-2143_8af2dc-9e .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-2143_8af2dc-9e\"><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-heading2143_01bd57-fc, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading2143_01bd57-fc[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading2143_01bd57-fc\"]{padding-bottom:var(--global-kb-spacing-xs, 1rem);font-style:normal;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading2143_01bd57-fc mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading2143_01bd57-fc[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading2143_01bd57-fc\"] 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-heading2143_01bd57-fc img.kb-inline-image, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading2143_01bd57-fc[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading2143_01bd57-fc\"] img.kb-inline-image{width:150px;vertical-align:baseline;}<\/style>\n<h3 class=\"kt-adv-heading2143_01bd57-fc wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading2143_01bd57-fc\">\u26aa Youth Classification: Next-Gen Legends<\/h3>\n\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading2143_77b393-e0, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading2143_77b393-e0[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading2143_77b393-e0\"]{padding-bottom:var(--global-kb-spacing-xxs, 0.5rem);font-style:normal;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading2143_77b393-e0 mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading2143_77b393-e0[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading2143_77b393-e0\"] 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-heading2143_77b393-e0 img.kb-inline-image, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading2143_77b393-e0[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading2143_77b393-e0\"] img.kb-inline-image{width:150px;vertical-align:baseline;}<\/style>\n<p class=\"kt-adv-heading2143_77b393-e0 wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading2143_77b393-e0\">This one works just like the General Classification, but it\u2019s only open to riders <strong>under the age of 26<\/strong> by December 31, 2025. The best young rider wears the <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/franceletour.com\/white-jersey\/\">white jersey<\/a><\/strong>, and it\u2019s often a showcase for the sport\u2019s future superstars. Recent white jersey winners include Tadej Poga\u010dar and Egan Bernal \u2014 and you can bet the <a href=\"https:\/\/franceletour.com\/tour-de-france\/top-sprinters-to-watch-in-2025\/\">2025 crop of young guns<\/a> is stacked.<\/p>\n\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-spacer.kt-block-spacer-2143_bfe62a-ae .kt-block-spacer{height:20px;}.wp-block-kadence-spacer.kt-block-spacer-2143_bfe62a-ae .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-2143_bfe62a-ae\"><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-heading2143_3e78ad-bd, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading2143_3e78ad-bd[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading2143_3e78ad-bd\"]{padding-bottom:var(--global-kb-spacing-xs, 1rem);text-align:left;font-style:normal;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading2143_3e78ad-bd mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading2143_3e78ad-bd[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading2143_3e78ad-bd\"] 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-heading2143_3e78ad-bd img.kb-inline-image, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading2143_3e78ad-bd[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading2143_3e78ad-bd\"] img.kb-inline-image{width:150px;vertical-align:baseline;}<\/style>\n<h3 class=\"kt-adv-heading2143_3e78ad-bd wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading2143_3e78ad-bd\">Team Classification: Strength in Numbers<\/h3>\n\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading2143_e1f200-71, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading2143_e1f200-71[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading2143_e1f200-71\"]{padding-bottom:var(--global-kb-spacing-xxs, 0.5rem);font-style:normal;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading2143_e1f200-71 mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading2143_e1f200-71[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading2143_e1f200-71\"] 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-heading2143_e1f200-71 img.kb-inline-image, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading2143_e1f200-71[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading2143_e1f200-71\"] img.kb-inline-image{width:150px;vertical-align:baseline;}<\/style>\n<p class=\"kt-adv-heading2143_e1f200-71 wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading2143_e1f200-71\">The <strong>team classification<\/strong> adds up the daily finishing times of each squad\u2019s top three riders. No time bonuses here \u2014 just pure pace and consistency. The leading team gets to ride with <strong>yellow race numbers and helmets<\/strong>, a subtle but serious flex in the peloton. It rewards squads that race aggressively with depth and tactics, not just a single GC superstar.<\/p>\n\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading2143_2c566f-ef, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading2143_2c566f-ef[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading2143_2c566f-ef\"]{padding-bottom:var(--global-kb-spacing-xxs, 0.5rem);text-align:center;font-style:normal;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading2143_2c566f-ef mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading2143_2c566f-ef[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading2143_2c566f-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-heading2143_2c566f-ef img.kb-inline-image, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading2143_2c566f-ef[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading2143_2c566f-ef\"] img.kb-inline-image{width:150px;vertical-align:baseline;}<\/style>\n<h3 class=\"kt-adv-heading2143_2c566f-ef wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading2143_2c566f-ef\">\ud83d\udccc Recap: Tour de France 2025 Jerseys &amp; What They Mean<\/h3>\n\n\n<style>.kb-row-layout-wrap.wp-block-kadence-rowlayout.kb-row-layout-id2143_8bd059-93{margin-bottom:var(--global-kb-spacing-xxs, 0.5rem);}.kb-row-layout-id2143_8bd059-93 > .kt-row-column-wrap{align-content:start;}:where(.kb-row-layout-id2143_8bd059-93 > .kt-row-column-wrap) > .wp-block-kadence-column{justify-content:start;}.kb-row-layout-id2143_8bd059-93 > .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-id2143_8bd059-93 > .kt-row-layout-overlay{opacity:0.30;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kb-row-layout-id2143_8bd059-93 > .kt-row-column-wrap{grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 1fr);}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kb-row-layout-id2143_8bd059-93 > .kt-row-column-wrap{grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 1fr);}}<\/style><div class=\"kb-row-layout-wrap kb-row-layout-id2143_8bd059-93 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-column2143_583e20-df > .kt-inside-inner-col,.kadence-column2143_583e20-df > .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-column2143_583e20-df > .kt-inside-inner-col{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-sm, 1rem);}.kadence-column2143_583e20-df > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;}.kadence-column2143_583e20-df > .kt-inside-inner-col > .aligncenter{width:100%;}.kadence-column2143_583e20-df > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{opacity:0.3;}.kadence-column2143_583e20-df{position:relative;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kadence-column2143_583e20-df > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kadence-column2143_583e20-df > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-column kadence-column2143_583e20-df\"><div class=\"kt-inside-inner-col\"><style>.kb-table-container2143_7e8f54-b6{font-size:15px;overflow-x:auto;}.kb-table-container .kb-table2143_7e8f54-b6 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-table2143_7e8f54-b6 caption{text-align:center;}.kb-table-container .kb-table2143_7e8f54-b6 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-table2143_7e8f54-b6 tr{border-bottom:1px solid rgba(113,128,150,0.57);}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kb-table-container .kb-table2143_7e8f54-b6 tr{border-bottom:1px solid rgba(113,128,150,0.57);}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kb-table-container .kb-table2143_7e8f54-b6 tr{border-bottom:1px solid rgba(113,128,150,0.57);}}<\/style><div class=\"kb-table-container kb-table-container2143_7e8f54-b6 wp-block-kadence-table\"><table class=\"kb-table kb-table2143_7e8f54-b6\">\n<style>.kb-table-container .kb-table tr.kb-table-row2143_c47067-9e{height:55px;}<\/style><tr class=\"kb-table-row kb-table-row2143_c47067-9e\">\n<th  scope=\"col\" class=\"kb-table-data kb-table-data2143_10f16b-48\">\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-left wp-block-paragraph\">Jersey<\/p>\n\n<\/th>\n\n<th  scope=\"col\" class=\"kb-table-data kb-table-data2143_4e1cd3-cf\">\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-left wp-block-paragraph\">Meaning<\/p>\n\n<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n\n<style>.kb-table-container .kb-table tr.kb-table-row2143_2377e1-d8{height:50px;}.kb-table-container  .kb-table tr.kb-table-row2143_2377e1-d8:hover{background-color:#fcfcfc;}<\/style><tr class=\"kb-table-row kb-table-row2143_2377e1-d8\">\n<td  class=\"kb-table-data kb-table-data2143_7786fa-dc\">\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-left wp-block-paragraph\">\ud83d\udfe1 Yellow<\/p>\n\n<\/td>\n\n<td  class=\"kb-table-data kb-table-data2143_7a6472-d7\">\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-left wp-block-paragraph\">Overall race leader (lowest total time)<\/p>\n\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n\n<style>.kb-table-container .kb-table tr.kb-table-row2143_cf3991-d8{height:50px;}.kb-table-container  .kb-table tr.kb-table-row2143_cf3991-d8:hover{background-color:#fcfcfc;}<\/style><tr class=\"kb-table-row 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tr.kb-table-row2143_df849e-34{height:50px;}.kb-table-container  .kb-table tr.kb-table-row2143_df849e-34:hover{background-color:#fcfcfc;}<\/style><tr class=\"kb-table-row kb-table-row2143_df849e-34\">\n<td  class=\"kb-table-data kb-table-data2143_643dbb-db\">\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-left wp-block-paragraph\">\u26aa White<\/p>\n\n<\/td>\n\n<td  class=\"kb-table-data kb-table-data2143_e8b7bf-33\">\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-left wp-block-paragraph\">Best young rider (under 26 GC leader)<\/p>\n\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n\n<style>.kb-table-container .kb-table tr.kb-table-row2143_27276e-e5{height:50px;}.kb-table-container  .kb-table tr.kb-table-row2143_27276e-e5:hover{background-color:#fcfcfc;}<\/style><tr class=\"kb-table-row kb-table-row2143_27276e-e5\">\n<td  class=\"kb-table-data kb-table-data2143_9cb2e3-da\">\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-left wp-block-paragraph\">\ud83d\udfe1 Race Numbers<\/p>\n\n<\/td>\n\n<td  class=\"kb-table-data kb-table-data2143_a56bd0-29\">\n\n<p 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class=\"wp-block-kadence-accordion alignnone\"><div class=\"kt-accordion-wrap kt-accordion-id2143_e44609-01 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-pane2143_56d3e8-dd\"><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 are the classifications in the Tour de France 2025?<\/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-heading2143_c1fbb9-09, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading2143_c1fbb9-09[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading2143_c1fbb9-09\"]{font-style:normal;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading2143_c1fbb9-09 mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading2143_c1fbb9-09[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading2143_c1fbb9-09\"] 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-heading2143_c1fbb9-09 img.kb-inline-image, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading2143_c1fbb9-09[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading2143_c1fbb9-09\"] img.kb-inline-image{width:150px;vertical-align:baseline;}<\/style>\n<p class=\"kt-adv-heading2143_c1fbb9-09 wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading2143_c1fbb9-09\">The 2025 Tour de France features five key classifications: General Classification (Yellow Jersey), Points Classification (Green Jersey), Mountains Classification (Polka-Dot Jersey), Youth Classification (White Jersey), and the Team Classification (yellow race numbers and helmets). Each rewards a different type of rider and racing strategy.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-pane kt-accordion-pane kt-accordion-pane-2 kt-pane2143_d03558-ad\"><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>How is the General Classification decided in the Tour de France?<\/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-heading2143_2cab22-89, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading2143_2cab22-89[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading2143_2cab22-89\"]{font-style:normal;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading2143_2cab22-89 mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading2143_2cab22-89[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading2143_2cab22-89\"] 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-heading2143_2cab22-89 img.kb-inline-image, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading2143_2cab22-89[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading2143_2cab22-89\"] img.kb-inline-image{width:150px;vertical-align:baseline;}<\/style>\n<p class=\"kt-adv-heading2143_2cab22-89 wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading2143_2cab22-89\">The General Classification (GC) ranks riders by their total accumulated time across all 21 stages. The rider with the lowest combined time wears the famous Yellow Jersey and is considered the overall leader of the race.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-pane kt-accordion-pane kt-accordion-pane-3 kt-pane2143_f220f9-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>What does the Green Jersey mean in the Tour de France?<\/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-heading2143_18ae7e-f0, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading2143_18ae7e-f0[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading2143_18ae7e-f0\"]{font-style:normal;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading2143_18ae7e-f0 mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading2143_18ae7e-f0[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading2143_18ae7e-f0\"] 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-heading2143_18ae7e-f0 img.kb-inline-image, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading2143_18ae7e-f0[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading2143_18ae7e-f0\"] img.kb-inline-image{width:150px;vertical-align:baseline;}<\/style>\n<p class=\"kt-adv-heading2143_18ae7e-f0 wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading2143_18ae7e-f0\">The Green Jersey represents the leader of the Points Classification. Sprinters and fast finishers earn points at stage finishes and intermediate sprints. The rider with the most points leads this category.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-pane kt-accordion-pane kt-accordion-pane-4 kt-pane2143_a6963d-5b\"><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>How do riders win the Polka-Dot Jersey?<\/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-heading2143_5dc5d6-f6, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading2143_5dc5d6-f6[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading2143_5dc5d6-f6\"]{font-style:normal;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading2143_5dc5d6-f6 mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading2143_5dc5d6-f6[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading2143_5dc5d6-f6\"] 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-heading2143_5dc5d6-f6 img.kb-inline-image, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading2143_5dc5d6-f6[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading2143_5dc5d6-f6\"] img.kb-inline-image{width:150px;vertical-align:baseline;}<\/style>\n<p class=\"kt-adv-heading2143_5dc5d6-f6 wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading2143_5dc5d6-f6\">The Polka-Dot Jersey goes to the King of the Mountains. Riders collect points by being first over categorized climbs, with more points available on tougher, higher-altitude ascents. Summit finishes offer extra opportunities to gain points.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-pane kt-accordion-pane kt-accordion-pane-5 kt-pane2143_2a8b8d-eb\"><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 is the White Jersey in the Tour de France?<\/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\">The White Jersey is awarded to the best young rider \u2014 the highest-placed cyclist in the General Classification aged under 26 by December 31st, 2025.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-pane kt-accordion-pane kt-accordion-pane-6 kt-pane2143_900bbc-c5\"><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>How is the Team Classification calculated?<\/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\">For the Team Classification, the times of each team&#8217;s best three riders on every stage are added together. The squad with the lowest combined time gets to wear distinctive yellow race numbers and helmets the next day.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-pane kt-accordion-pane kt-accordion-pane-7 kt-pane2143_323b39-5d\"><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>Do bonus seconds affect the General Classification?<\/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 \u2014 on most stages, the first three riders across the finish line earn bonus seconds: 10 for first, 6 for second, and 4 for third. 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