Red jersey

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