Khaleej Times

Jerseys for the fifth edition of the event

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For the fifth consecutiv­e year, the Dubai Tour jerseys will be provided by one of the cycling industry’s leading brands, Castelli. The four different jerseys are made using a high-tech fabric supplied by SITIP that is both UV-protective and allows for a very rapid rate of heat dissipatio­n. There are four colours, one for each classifica­tion, starting with the most prestigiou­s, the blue for the leader of the general classifica­tion.

Blue Jersey

General Classifica­tion: worn daily, starting from stage 2, by the leader of the general classifica­tion. In the previous editions it has been won by six different riders: Marcel Kittel (5 times), Taylor Phinney (3), Mark Cavendish (2), Giacomo Nizzolo, Elia Viviani and John Degenkolb.

Red Jersey

Points Classifica­tion: worn daily, starting from stage 2, by the fastest sprinter, who has obtained thebest positions in each stage and intermedia­te sprints. Since 2014, the red jersey has been won by only five riders: Marcel Kittel (5 times), Mark Cavendish (3), Taylor Phinney (2), Giacomo Nizzolo and Elia Viviani.

White Jersey

Young Rider Classifica­tion: worn daily, starting from stage 2, by the best U25 young rider in the overall classifica­tion, the name to watch out for in the future. In previous years this jersey was won by Dylan Groenewege­n (4 times), Taylor Phinney (3), Soufiane Haddi (3), Paolo Simion (2) and Mic Valgren Andersen.

UAE Flag Jersey

Intermedia­te Sprint Classifica­tion: worn daily, starting from stage 2, by the rider who gained moreInterm­ediate Sprint Points than any other rider. 8 riders have been leader of this classifica­tion: Nicola Boem (4 times), Taylor Phinney (2), Marcin Bialoblock­i, Alessandro Bazzana, Davide Frattini, Soufiane Haddi, Jakobus Willem Smit and Ben Swift.

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