Combination jersey
Encyclopedia
The combination jersey is the jersey in the Tour de France
that was worn by the leader of the combination classification.
, green jersey
and polka dot jersey
. It was seen as the jersey for the all-round cyclist.
Only cyclists ranking in each of the three other classifications were ranked in the Combination classification. Ranking was established by adding the cyslists' ranks in the three other classifications: 1 point for rank 1, 2 points for rank 2 and so on. Cyclists being at level on ranks for one of the other classifications were added the average of the corresponding points (e.g. 2 cyclists being level at rank 3 where counting (3+4)/2 = 3.5 points). Finally, the lower the sum the better the Combination classification ranking.
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. Since 1989, the combination jersey has not been awarded, because the new director Jean-Marie Leblanc
wanted to modernise the Tour.
Tour de France
The Tour de France is an annual bicycle race held in France and nearby countries. First staged in 1903, the race covers more than and lasts three weeks. As the best known and most prestigious of cycling's three "Grand Tours", the Tour de France attracts riders and teams from around the world. The...
that was worn by the leader of the combination classification.
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 jerseyYellow jersey
The general classification in the Tour de France is the most important classification, the one by which the winner of the Tour de France is determined. Since 1919, the leader of the general classification wears the yellow jersey .-History:...
, green jersey
Green jersey
The green jersey is a term used in road bicycle racing and Grand Tour stage races in particular. The green jersey is a distinctive racing jersey worn by the leader in a subsidiary competition....
and polka dot jersey
Polka dot jersey
The Mountains classification in the Tour de France is a secondary classification in the Tour de France, in which cyclists receive points for reaching a mountain top first...
. It was seen as the jersey for the all-round cyclist.
Only cyclists ranking in each of the three other classifications were ranked in the Combination classification. Ranking was established by adding the cyslists' ranks in the three other classifications: 1 point for rank 1, 2 points for rank 2 and so on. Cyclists being at level on ranks for one of the other classifications were added the average of the corresponding points (e.g. 2 cyclists being level at rank 3 where counting (3+4)/2 = 3.5 points). Finally, the lower the sum the better the Combination classification ranking.
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
TF1
TF1 is a national French TV channel, controlled by TF1 Group, whose major share-holder is Bouygues. TF1's average market share of 24% makes it the most popular domestic network...
, 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. Since 1989, the combination jersey has not been awarded, because the new director Jean-Marie Leblanc
Jean-Marie Leblanc
Jean-Marie Leblanc is a French retired professional road bicycle racer who was general director of the Tour de France from 1989 to 2005, when he reached pensionable age and was succeeded by Christian Prudhomme.He became a professional in 1966 and rode until 1971...
wanted to modernise the Tour.
Winners of the combination jersey
- 1968:
- 1969:
- 1970:
- 1971:
- 1972:
- 1973:
- 1974:
- 1980: (Grand Prix TF 1)
- 1981: (Grand Prix TF 1)
- 1982: (Grand Prix TF 1)
- 1985:
- 1986:
- 1987:
- 1988:
- 1989: