Intermediate sprints classification in the Tour de France
The intermediate sprints classification, also known as the points chauds classification (French for "hot points"), was a secondary competition in the Tour de France that was contested between 1966 and 1989. From 1984 onwards, the leader was indicated by the red jersey.
| Sport | Road bicycle racing |
|---|---|
| Competition | Tour de France |
| Awarded for | Intermediate sprints winner |
| Local name | Maillot rouge (French) |
| History | |
| First award | 1966 |
| Editions | 24 |
| Final award | 1989 |
| First winner | Pieter Nassen (BEL) |
| Most wins | Sean Kelly (IRL)
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| Most recent | Sean Kelly (IRL) |
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