Richard Virenque had, barring accidents, won the polka-dot jersey.

There was also a mountains classification, the leadership of which was marked by a red and white polka-dot jersey.

This year, he will arrive in Paris wearing the polka-dot jersey of the king of the mountains.

In stage 8, Rolf Aldag wore the polka-dot jersey.

Pineau lost the polka-dot jersey to Anthony Charteau after stage 9.

Bergès was all smiles this morning, proudly displaying the polka-dot jersey.

Thor Hushovd, who was third in both the general and points classifications, sported the polka-dot jersey.

He held polka-dot jersey until stage 7, where stage winner Chris Froome took it.

Praise was also due Rominger who, in addition to his second-place finish, won the polka-dot jersey of the best climber.

For the second time in three mountain stages, a Kelme rider won and captured the polka-dot jersey of the top-ranked climber.