But Cipollini picked up a 20-second time bonus for winning.
In 1923, a time bonus of two minutes for each stage winner had been introduced.
The same time bonuses are given at the finish.
The time bonus, given to the winner of a stage, was removed.
Because of the time bonuses for reaching the mountain tops first, he even won back more than fifteen minutes.
By winning, he earned $130,000, $25,000 as a time bonus and a Smart car worth $11,000.
There is often a time bonus which can add extra points.
With its help, the prize money has been raised to $532,000 plus potential time bonuses.
The time bonus of two minutes had a large influence on the outcome of the race.
There are usually hourglass items on the board, meaning you'd get 5 or an 8-second time bonus.