Every year, there is a "King of the Hills," a sprinter who leads the KOTM competition through the first week.
After the first mountain stage, the "King of the Hills" is usually replaced at the top of the standings by the real climbers.
Right, the 'King of the Hill's accumulates his points on 2s, 3s & 4s.
15:24 - Rinero Catches Leaders...
There are now four riders in front of the stage. Christophe Rinero has caught up with Inigo Landaluze, Cyril Dessel and Juan Miguel Mercado.