In this article, I'll explore the most significant rule changes, focused on team size, the restructuring of the points jersey competition, the king of the mountains competition and the evolution of intermediate and finish-line time bonuses. Tour de France - The Rules Explained. Some teams will focus on the general classification Yellow Jersey, whereas others will focus on winning sprints for The Green or the King of the Mountains Spotted Jersey. There are many rules, both spoken and unspoken, as teams stand to gain a lot from cooperation and respect. YA1TzpF.