Couple of Qs about the TDF

Bwgan

This is my first year of really taking an interest.
What is the green jersey for?
What makes a catagorized hill? (If I've got that right)

Cheers

mfin

Have a look at this thread

http://www.bikeradar.com/forums/viewtopic.php?f=40002&t=12862634

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Green_jersey

You get the points by winning stages or intermediate sprints which take place at various points on each stage

Bwgan

Cheers for that

crispybug2

There is a K.I.S.S. book about the Tour de France, that could well be a good point of reference for you.