Among the many team tops worn by riders at the Tour de France there are four instantly recognisable jerseys.

They are coloured yellow, white, green and white with red polka-dots.

But who wears them and what does each one mean?

The overall winner wears one and so does the fastest sprinter.

There is a special jersey worn by the best climber and one is awarded to the best young rider.

But who wears what?

The Academy finds out all the answers in a special guide to Tour jerseys.

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Introduction

Yellow jersey

Polka-dot jersey

Green jersey

White jersey

Did you know?

In the early days of the Tour team jerseys were made of wool - how hot would that have been?!

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