Points are allocated to riders based on their real-life performance in each stage of the race.

Points are awarded in five areas: Stage result, Intermediate Sprints, Summits, Breakaways and Assists.

The points awarded in each scoring area are shown in the sections below.

Stage Result

The leading 20 riders in each stage score the following points.

Position	Points
1st	220
2nd	180
3rd	160
4th	140
5th	120
6th	110
7th	95
8th	80
9th	70
10th	60
11th	50
12th	40
13th	35
14th	30
15th	25
16th	20
17th	16
18th	12
19th	8
20th	4

Intermediate Sprint

The leading 10 riders at each nominated intermediate sprint score fantasy points. This scoring category will reward both breakaway riders and also those riders going for a high placing in the Points jersey standings. Points are not awarded on time-trial stages.

Position	Points
1st	20
2nd	16
3rd	12
4th	8
5th	6
6th	5
7th	4
8th	3
9th	2
10th	1

Summit - HC Category Climb

The Special category (HC) climbs are the longest and steepest mountain climbs in the race. The first 8 riders across the summit some well-deserved bonus fantasy points.

Position	Points
1st	30
2nd	25
3rd	20
4th	15
5th	10
6th	6
7rd	4
8th	2

Summit - 1st category climb

Points are awarded over each first category climb. The leading 5 riders across the summit of each of these climbs score fantasy points. Points are not awarded on Time Trial stages.

Position	Points
1st	15
2nd	10
3rd	6
4th	4
5th	2

Breakaway Points

Breakaway points are awarded to riders who are in the lead break at 50% distance through the stage. A breakaway is defined as a group of 30 riders or less, with a measurable gap of five seconds to any groups behind them.

Position	Points
Each rider	20

Assists - Teammate stage positions

These points are awarded to riders who have a team rider finish in the top 3 of the stage results. Riders must start the stage to score points. These points are not given out for the Individual or Team Time Trial Stages.

Position	Points
1st	8
2nd	4
3rd	2