Red jersey

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The red jersey is a cycling jersey, given to the leader of several classifications.

Red jersey as general classification leader

Since 2010, the leader of the general classification in the Vuelta a España and La Vuelta Femenina wears a red jersey.

Red jersey as points classification leader

In 1968, the leader of the points classification in the Tour de France wore a red jersey. In 1967, 1968 and from 2010 to 2016, the leader of the points classification in the Giro d'Italia wore a red jersey.

Red jersey as mountains classification leader

The red jersey also signifies the mountains classification leader and winner for several stage races, including:

• Paris–Nice
• Tour of Missouri
• Volta a Catalunya
• Tour de Romandie
• Tour of the Basque Country
• Tour of Ireland
• Tour of California (since 2009)

Red jersey as most aggressive rider

The red jersey also signifies the Most Aggressive Rider or Most Combative classification for several stage races including:

• Tour of California (from 2006 until 2008)
• Tour of Missouri
• Tour du Faso

Others

• Between 1984 and 1989, the red jersey was given to the leader of the Intermediate sprints classification in the Tour de France.