The Tour is more than just a race to the finish in Paris. Each day riders compete for various categories, with the leaders being awarded different coloured jerseys to identify them...

Yellow ? is worn by the rider who leads the general classification (overall standings).

Green ? is worn by the rider who accumulates the most points in the race and is usually won by the race's most consistent sprinter. Points can be won at intermediate points on the flat stages, thus prompting sprints in the middle of a stage between key contenders. However most points for the green jersey are won at the stage finish. This year there are three intermediate sprints in between stages two to eight, and two intermediate sprints in stages nine to 21.

Polka dot ? also known as the King of the Mountains, it is worn by the rider who tops the climbing classification.The competition comes into its own once the race heads into the mountains stages where most points are on offer.

White ? is worn by the best placed rider in the general classification who is 25 years old or under in the year of the race.