Points classification


The points classification is a secondary award category in road bicycle racing. Points are given for high finishes and, in some cases, for winning sprints at certain places along the route, most often called intermediate sprints. The points classification is the top prize for many cycling sprinters and is often known as the sprint classification; however, in some stage races these classifications are based on different criteria.
The points classification is arguably the second most important title and cycling jersey to win at a cycling stage race behind the general classification, which is the winner of the event by overall time.

Points classification winners of the Grand Tours

Winners by year

Year Giro d'Italia Tour de France Vuelta a España
1945Introduced in 1966Introduced in 1953Delio Rodríguez|ESP|1938

Most points jerseys

RankRiderTotalGiroTourVuelta
1sortname|Erik|Zabelref label|Zabel|i

Career triples

Winning the points classification in each of the three Grand Tours during a cyclist's career is a significant accomplishment. The Tour/Giro/Vuelta triple has been achieved by five riders:
RiderTotalGiroTourVuelta
Eddy Merckx|BEL

Natural doubles

Winning the points classification in two Grand Tours in a single year is a rare feat.

Days leading classification

In previous tours, sometimes a stage was broken in two. "Days" column gives the number of times the cyclist was a classification leader at the end of the day. Numbers in brackets include split stages.
after the end of 2025 Tour de France
RankRiderDaysLeading spanGiroTourVuelta
1