Classification Types

Two types of classifications exist in StageRace:

• Direct classifications
  Also referred to as rankings. Exactly as entered by the user.
• Derived classifications
  Calculated by StageRace, using direct classifications as a basis.

Direct Classifications

The following direct classifications (or related data) are entered by the user:

1. Half stage individual ranking
2. Bonus sprint rankings
3. Intermediate sprint rankings
4. Climbing sprint rankings

5. Corrections (bonuses and penalties)

6. Most aggressive rider classification ranking

Derived Classifications

The following derived classifications are calculated by StageRace:

• General individual classification on time and all masked variations
  (based on direct classification 1. and 2.)
• General individual classification on points
  (based on direct classification 1.)
• General individual sprint classification (on points)
  (based on direct classification 3.)
• General individual climbing classification (on points)
  (based on direct classification 4.)
• Half stage teams classification on time
  (based on direct classification 1.)
• General teams classification on time
  (based on the half stage teams classification on time and therefore indirectly on direct classification 1.)
• General most aggressive rider classification (on points)
  (based on direct classification 6.)

To understand how StageRace composes these derived classifications, detailed formal specifications are provided.