Women's Tour of Ardia 2024
Introduction
The Tour of Ardia is a stage race held in the Allied States of Ardia, one of the most important cycling events of the continent.
Teams participatingAureaTerra (Ardia)
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Route and stages Stage | Type stage | Distance |
1 | ITT | 6.3 km |
2 | Flat stage | 102 km |
3 | Hilly stage | 111 km |
4 | Hilly stage | 131 km |
5 | Hilly stage | 111 km |
6 | Mountain stage | 123 km |
7 | Mountain stage | 109 km |
8 | ITT | 14.6 km |
9 | Flat stage | 150 km |
10 | Mountain stage | 167 km |
Classifications
General classification
The main classification, the one by which the winner of the Tour of Ardia is determined. It is decided by totalling the time each rider takes on the daily stages. The rider with the lowest overall time at the last stage is the overall winner of the Tour of Ardia. The leader of the general classification wears the pink jersey.
Points classification
The Points classification is a secondary competition, with points being given for high finishes in each stage. The rider with most points overall at the end of the Tour of Ardia becomes the overall winner of the Points classification. The leader of the points classification wears a green jersey.
Mountain classification
The Mountains classification is won by the rider who has the largest number of climbing points. During stages of the race containing climbs, points are awarded to the first riders to reach the top of each categorized climb, with points available for up to the first 10 riders, depending on the classification of the climb. Climbs are classified according to the steepness and length of that particular hill, with more points available for harder climbs. During the course of the tour, if the race leader is also leading the Mountains classification, the mountain classification jersey will be worn by the next eligible rider in the Mountains standings.
Youth classification
The Youth classification is another secondary competition. It works as the same as the General classification, only that for riders aged 25 or younger. The leader of the youth classification wears a white jersey.
Team classification
The team classification is a secondary prize given to the best team in the Tour of Ardia. The team classification is calculated by adding the times of the three best riders of each team per stage. Only teams that finish the Tour with three or more riders can win the classification.