Merckx wore the yellow jersey and the number two of the points classification was wearing a black/green jersey. When Merckx was leading the general classification and the combination classification, the number two of the combination classification wore a black/white jersey. Final standings General classification Points classification Mountains classification Combination classification Intermediate sprints classification Team classification Combativity classification New rider classification Aftermath Merckx had been so dominant during the entire Tour, that the organisation was afraid the race would become dull. The director Félix Lévitan announced that rule changes were considered to break the power of Merckx's team, that he was considering to return to national teams, and to reduce the number of time trials in the Tour. The 1971 Tour did not see major changes in rules, but the number of individual time trials decreased from five to two. Notes References Bibliography External links 1970 in road cycling 1970 in French sport 1970 June 1970 sports events in Europe July 1970 sports events in Europe 1970 Super Prestige Pernod