Tour de France 2011- ÉTAPE 5 - Carhaix=> Cap Fréhel 164.5 km (6)

  • 13 years ago
Previously in the mountains classification, any hors catégorie, first-category, or second-category climb awarded double points if it was the last of the day. In 2011, only the summit stage finishes will award double points, specifically stage 12 ending at Luz Ardiden, stage 14 at the Plateau de Beille, stage 18 at the Col du Galibier, and stage 19 at L'Alpe d'Huez. Previously the first eight riders across a first-category climb scored points, as well as the first six across a second-category and the first four across a third-category. Now the first six across the line for any of these climbs will score points. For fourth-category climbs, only the first rider will score points.Early analysis has led to speculation that the mountains classification winner is more likely, under this system, to be a general classification contender than in years past.

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