Mountains classification in the Tour de France
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"Polka dot jersey" redirects here. For the jersey awarded in the Vuelta a España, see Mountains classification in the Vuelta a España.
The mountains classification is a secondary competition in the Tour de France, that started in 1933. It is given to the rider that gains the most points for reaching mountain summits first. The leader of the classification is named the King of the Mountains, and since 1975 wears the polka dot jersey (French: maillot à pois rouges), a white jersey with red polka dots.
Quick Facts Sport, Competition ...
Sport | Road bicycle racing |
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Competition | Tour de France |
Awarded for | Best climber |
Local name | Maillot à pois rouges (French) |
History | |
First award | 1933 (jersey since 1975) |
Editions | 82 (as of 2021) |
First winner | Vicente Trueba (ESP) |
Most wins | Richard Virenque (FRA)
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Most recent | Giulio Ciccone (ITA) |
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