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Encyclopedia > Combination jersey

The combination jersey is the jersey in the Tour de France that was worn by the leader of the combination classification. Image File history File links Jersey_combined. ... The Tour de France is the worlds best known cycling race, a three week long road race that covers a circuit of most areas around France, and sometimes neighbouring countries. ...


History

In 1968 the combination classification was introduced in the Tour de France, although at that time it was awarded with a white jersey. The jersey was awarded to the cyclists that did best in all other classifications, the yellow jersey, green jersey and polka dot jersey. It was seen as the jersey for the all-round cyclist. From 1975 on, the white jersey was given to the best young cyclist, and the combination classification temporarily disappeared. In 1980, the combination classification was reintroduced, sponsored by French tv-station TF1, therefore officially named Grand Prix TF1. This lasted until 1982, when the combination classification disappeared again. In 1985, the combination classification was again reintroduced, and this time the combination jersey was used. After 1989, the combination jersey has not been awarded. The Maillot blanc (French for white jersey) is the jersey given to the best young rider in the Tour de France. ... Maillot jaune (French for yellow jersey) is the t-shirt worn by the current overall leader of many bicycles races, originally and most notably the Tour de France. ... The maillot vert (French for green jersey) is the jersey or t-shirt worn by the leader of the Tour de Frances points classification. ... The polka dot jersey (French: maillot à pois rouge) is awarded for the best climber during the mountain stages of the Tour de France cycle race. ... TF1 is a private French TV network, controlled by TF1 Group, whose major share-holder is Bouygues. ...


Winners of the combination jersey

Franco Bitossi (born September 1, 1940) is an Italian former professional cyclist. ... Image File history File links Flag_of_Italy. ... Edouard Louis Joseph Merckx (IPA: ) (born June 17, 1945, Meensel-Kiezegem, Vlaams Brabant, Belgium) is a retired Belgian professional cyclist. ... Image File history File links Flag_of_Belgium_(civil). ... Image File history File links Flag_of_Belgium_(civil). ... Image File history File links Flag_of_Belgium_(civil). ... Image File history File links Flag_of_Belgium_(civil). ... Gerardus Joseph (Joop) Zoetemelk is a Dutch cyclist. ... Image File history File links Flag_of_the_Netherlands. ... Image File history File links Flag_of_Belgium_(civil). ... Image File history File links Flag_of_Belgium_(civil). ... Bernard Hinault (born 14 November 1954) is a French cyclist best known for his five victories in the Tour de France. ... Image File history File links Flag_of_France. ... Image File history File links Flag_of_France. ... LeMond at the start of the last stage in the 1990 Tour de France. ... Image File history File links No higher resolution available. ... Image File history File links No higher resolution available. ... Image File history File links Flag_of_France. ... Steven Rooks (August 7, 1960) is a former Dutch professional road racing cyclist known for his climbing ability. ... Image File history File links Flag_of_the_Netherlands. ... Image File history File links Flag_of_the_Netherlands. ...

External links

  • Information about defunct jerseys
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