polka dot jersey
Climber's prize shirt
The polka dot jersey is the distinctive climbing prize in the Tour de France, awarded to the rider who accumulates the most points at mountain summits.
Its white fabric with red dots makes it instantly recognizable: He fought for the polka dot jersey on every climb.
Also called the King of the Mountains jersey.
- spottedSeen or patterned
- cyclingRiding on two wheels
- Tour de FrancePremier European cycling stage competition
- grand tourElite educational European journey
- climberOne who scales
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