First introduced in 1968 and then discontinued in 1989, the combined Jersey, known as the ‘maillot du combine”, was a prestigious honor awarded to the rider who excelled in multiple categories during the Tour de France. This unique jersey recognized the cyclist with the highest overall standings in the yellow, polka-dot, and green jersey competitions throughout the race. The design of the combined jersey featured solid red areas, which hold historical significance in Tour de France history. These red segments pay homage to another jersey that enjoyed a brief existence, known as the “points chaud” jersey. It was introduced in 1984 and was awarded to the rider who achieved the most victories in the intermediate sprints during the race.
