There has been an intermediate sprints classification, which from 1984 awarded a red jersey[103] for points awarded to the first three to pass intermediate points during the stage. These sprints also scored points towards the points classification and bonuses towards the general classification. The intermediate sprints classification with its red jersey was abolished in 1989,[104] but the intermediate sprints have remained, offering points for the points classification and, until 2007, time bonuses for the general classification.