Points classification in the Vuelta a España Points classification in the Vuelta a España The points classification in the Vuelta a España is a secondary classification in the Vuelta a España, in which the cyclists are ranked in a points classification based on the finish of each rider every stage. For the first time, a points classification was calculated in 1945, sponsored by Pirelli. It was calculated as follows: Although the sponsor said that the classification was a great success, it did not return the next edition. The next time that a points classification was calculated, was in 1955. Then it used the method of adding the
2011 Vuelta a Andalucía race also awarded a teams classification, which, too, was not represented by a jersey. The teams classification was calculated by adding the times of each team's best three riders per stage per day. 2011 Vuelta a Andalucía The 57th edition of the 2011 Vuelta a Andalucía is the 16th race of the 2010-2011 UCI Europe Tour. The race started on 20 February and finished on 24 February. There are 18 teams taking part in the 2011 Vuelta a Andalucía. Amongst these are nine UCI ProTour teams, six UCI Professional Continental teams, and two Continental teams. Each team was allowed seven