Cycling series give points by finishing place in each race, usually to a fixed number of places, and the standings add them up. Criterium series often add primes — sprint points or prizes on intermediate laps — so a rider who animates the race can score without winning it.
Riders race in categories by ability or age, and each category has its own standings. Series ties are broken by countback: the rider with more wins goes ahead, then more second places, and so on down.
Track omniums are their own small series inside one day, with points from several races added up.