Combination classification in the Vuelta a España
White jersey
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Award details |
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Sport |
Road Cycling |
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Competition |
Vuelta a España |
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Given for |
Winner combination classification |
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Local name |
Jersey Blanco |
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History |
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First award |
1970 |
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Editions |
26 (as of 2014) |
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First winner |
Guido Reybrouck (BEL) |
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Most wins |
Alejandro Valverde (ESP) (3 wins) |
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Most recent |
Alberto Contador (ESP) |
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The combination classification is one of the primary awards in the Vuelta a España cycling stage race. This classification is calculated by adding the numeral ranks of each cyclist in the general, points, and mountains classifications (a rider must have a score in all classifications possible to qualify for the combination classification), with the lowest cumulative total signifying the leader of this competition.
Since 2006, the leader of the classification wears a white jersey; in 2005 it was a golden-green jersey.
The award strongly favours top riders in the competition. Other than 2012, it has been won by the overall winner of the race every year since 2004.
Winners
Most wins
Rank |
Cyclist |
Total |
Years |
1 |
Valverde, AlejandroAlejandro Valverde (ESP) |
3 |
2003, 2009, 2012 |
2 |
Contador, AlbertoAlberto Contador (ESP) |
2 |
2008, 2014 |
Echave, FedericoFederico Echave (ESP) |
2 |
1990, 1991 |
Heras, RobertoRoberto Heras (ESP) |
2 |
2002, 2004 |
Sean Kelly (IRL) |
2 |
1986, 1988 |
Menchov, DenisDenis Menchov (RUS) |
2 |
2005, 2007 |