Originally Posted by jdms mvp

So stage races can be scored by time or by 'omnium points'

time is time. Lowest cumulative time to complete all 3 stages wins. TT = X time, and usually in the CRIT and RR, a pack shows 'same time'. Although i've been in stage races where they go down to millisecond and will scored placings by millisecond.... which slightly changes the dynamic of a time based stage race as u said.

Omnium scoring as stated above is points based on placings. lowest cumulative points after 3 stages wins.

tail gunning, the way i define it, is sitting at the back of a large front pack, but still there who will get the same time as the whole group no matter how long or little the line stretches. Tail gunner like a b52 bomber, still attached.