Twenty-nine teams were invited to take part in the race.

For the general classification, calculated by adding each cyclist's finishing times on each stage, the leader received a yellow jersey.

Additionally, there was a points classification, which awarded a blue jersey.

For winning an intermediate sprint, a rider earned 5 points, with 3 for second and 1 for third.

There was also a mountains classification, the leadership of which was marked by a green jersey.