General classification in the Tour of Britain
| Award details | |
|---|---|
| Sport | Road cycling |
| Competition | Tour of Britain |
| Given for | Winner overall classification |
| History | |
| First award | 2004 |
| Editions | 11 |
| First winner |
 Mauricio Ardila (COL) |
| Most recent |
 Edvald Boasson Hagen (NOR) |
The General classification in the Tour of Britain is the most prestigious classification out of the four in the Tour of Britain, the one which is won by the overall winner. Historically the leader of this competition has worn a yellow jersey, but, for the 2011 edition due to sponsorship, it has become known as the IG Markets Gold Jersey.[1]
Rules
Like most cycling events the winner is determined by who has the fastest time over the entirety of the race. Time bonuses can be won by winning a stage, or reaching an intermediate sprint or the top of a climb first. The rider who has completed the course in the smallest time will win the Tour of Britain.[2]
Palmares
The winners, runners-up and third places were:[3]
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Sponsorship
Before the 2011 race, it was announced that the general classification would be sponsored by IG Markets, changing the race leaders jersey from the Yellow Jersey to the IG Markets Gold Jersey,[1] in a competition jersey shake-up which changed the design of all four jerseys in the event.[2]