points classification

noun

A competition held as part of a cycling stage race in which the riders are awarded points depending on how high they finish in each of the separate stages. The leader in the competition wears a special points jersey.

Meanings

nounpoints classification (countable and uncountable, plural points classifications)

plural points classifications

  1. countableuncountableA competition held as part of a cycling stage race in which the riders are awarded points depending on how high they finish in each of the separate stages. The leader in the competition wears a special points jersey.

Translations

Italian classifica a punti
  • classifica a punticompetition
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