For the general classification, these times were added up; the cyclist with the least accumulated time (after compensating for time bonuses and/or time penalties) was the race leader, identified by the yellow jersey.

The cyclist with the least accumulated time was the race leader, identified by the yellow jersey.

For the general classification, these times were added up; the cyclist with the least accumulated time was the race leader, identified by the yellow jersey.

From the ninth stage on, the leader in the general classification was identified by the yellow jersey.

The cyclist with the least accumulated time was the race leader, identified by the yellow jersey; the winner of this classification is considered the winner of the Tour.