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Tour de France prize money: how much did Jonas Vingegaard win in 2022?

There's more than the yellow jersey up for grabs in the Tour de France

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By Colin Henrys

Published: July 23, 2023 at 11:00 am

While the Tour de France yellow jersey is one of sport’s most fabled prizes, there is more than just prestige up for grabs at the 110th edition of the race in 2023.

Alongside the yellow, green, polka dot and white jerseys , the Tour de France had a €2,282,000 prize pot to give out in 2022.

This included a €500,000 overall prize for champion Jonas Vingegaard (Team Jumbo-Visma). The Dane received €581,720 throughout the course of the race for stage wins, placings on stages and climbs and spells in the polka-dot jersey.

Riders can earn money from all the main prizes, as well as on categorised climbs, intermediate sprints and even just finishing within the first 160 classified riders in the race.

All Tour de France teams have different formulas for sharing the prize money, but usually it’s put into a pot and divided between every rider (and often staff) on the team at the end of the race. Cycling is a team sport with individual winners, after all.

Here’s how the 2022 Tour de France prize money was broken down.

Tour de France stage winner prize money

The winner of each stage earned €11,000 in 2022, as well as a place on the podium at the end of the day.

Second place was worth €5,500, while the rider in third raked in €2,800.

In fact, every rider down to 20th place (€300) earned a share of the €28,650 on offer each day.

Here’s the full breakdown for each individual stage classification.

Tour de France yellow jersey prize money

If winning the stage also put a rider into the yellow jersey, there was an extra €500 up for grabs, with the same prize on offer for each day a rider wore the maillot jaune.

That, however, is small fry compared to the main prize pot for the general classification.

The rider in the yellow jersey on the final podium in Paris in 2022 won €500,000, with Vingegaard taking the spoils. The prize increased in 2016 and has remained the same since.

Second place went to Tadej Pogačar, earning him €200,000, with Geraint Thomas taking home €100,000 in third.

Each rider from fourth to 19th receives incrementally less money, and everyone from 20th place to 160th is awarded €1,000 for completing the roughly 3,500km course.

Here’s a full breakdown of the prize money awarded to the 10 overall fastest riders in 2022.

•  €500,000 (Jonas Vingegaard)
•  €200,000  (Tadej Pogačar)
•  €100,000 (Geraint Thomas)
•  €70,000 (David Gaudu)
•  €50,000 (Aleksandr Vlasov)
•  €23,000 (Romain Bardet)
•  €11,500 (Louis Meintjes)
•  €7,600 (Alexey Lutsenko)
•  €4,500 (Adam Yates)
•  €3,800 (Valentin Madouas)

Tour de France King of the Mountains prize money

A day in the King of the Mountains jersey was worth €300, while the top eight in the final mountains classification are rewarded at the end of the race.

The overall winner in 2022 received €25,000, while second place got €15,000.

Vingegaard took the King of the Mountains prize in 2022, as well as securing overall victory.

Here’s a full breakdown of the prize money awarded to the top eight finishers in the mountains classification in 2022.

•  €25,000 (Jonas Vingegaard)
•  €15,000 (Simon Geschke)
•  €10,000 (Giulio Ciccone)
•  €4,000 (Tadej Pogačar)
•  €3,500 (Wout van Aert)
•  €3,000 (Thibault Pinault)
•  €2,500 (Louis Meintjes)
•  €2,000 (Neilson Powless)

Tour de France climbs prize money

It’s not all about the general classification and the polka dot jersey – each climb at the Tour de France has a prize on offer at the top.

For  hors catégorie and first-category climbs, the first three over the summit earn prize money; on second-category ascents, it’s the top two and on third and fourth-cat climbs it’s just the first rider over.

The 2022 Tour de France contained 23 climbs categorised as second category or above – with six HC ascents and summit finishes. There were also 16 category-three and 22 category-four ascents.

The HC climbs and summit finishes were worth €800 to the first across, €450 to the second and €300 to the third. The 10 category-one mountains offered €650, €400 and €150 respectively.

For second-category mountains or hills, the first rider across received €500 and the second €250, while it was €300 to cross a third-category climb first and €200 to be the first over a fourth-category ascent.

Riders can also boost their pay packets further by being the first across the highest point of the race. In 2022, the Souvenir Henri Desgrange was awarded to the first rider to crest the 2,642m Col du Galibier. That added €5,000 to the kitty of Warren Barguil (Arkéa-Samsic) last year.

The Souvenir Jacques Goddet (€5,000) is given to the first rider to reach the top of the Col du Tourmalet. The prize went to Pierre Latour in 2021 (the Pyrenean peak didn’t feature in the 2022 Tour de France).

Tour de France points classification prize money

As with the polka dot jersey, a day in the green jersey in 2021 was worth €300 – so that’s a lot of prize money that has headed Peter Sagan’s way in his Tour de France career. Even more so when you consider the €25,000 top prize for winning the points classification overall, which Sagan managed in seven of the eight years from 2012 to 2019.

However, Irish sprinter Sam Bennett ended Sagan’s run in the green jersey in 2020. Mark Cavendish made a triumphant return to green in 2021 and Wout van Aert topped the classification in 2022.

The top eight in the final points classification all win prizes. The 2022 ranking looked as follows:

•  €25,000 (Wout van Aert)
•  €15,000 (Jasper Philipsen)
•  €10,000 (Tadej Pogačar)
•  €4,000 (Christophe Laporte)
•  €3,500 (Fabio Jakobsen)
•  €3,000 (Mads Pedersen)
•  €2,500 (Jonas Vingegaard)
•  €2,000 (Michael Matthews)

That’s exactly in line with the mountains classification.

Each intermediate sprint – one on each of the 19 road stages – was worth €1,500, €1,000 and €500 for the first three riders through.

These prizes are often swallowed up by the breakaway, with the sprinters keeping their powder dry for the stage finishes – the prize money for the top 20 on each stage is detailed at the top of this article.

Tour de France young rider classification prize money

A €300 prize is also up for grabs for each day in the white jersey of best young rider (in other words, for the 2023 race, those riders born on or after 1 January 1998).

In addition, the highest-placed young rider on each stage can claim a €500 daily prize.

The top four riders in the final young-rider classification also win prizes. In 2022, €20,000 was up for grabs for the winner, with the prize money decreasing by €5,000 for each position in the top four.

In 2020, at 21 years old, Pogačar became the youngest Tour de France winner since 1904, as well as securing the white and polka-dot jerseys. He won the same three jerseys in 2021, but was only the best young rider in 2022.

•  €20,000 (Tadej Pogačar)
•  €15,000 (Thomas Pidcock)
•  €10,000 (Brandon McNulty )
•  €5,000 (Matteo Jorgenson)

Tour de France team classification prize money

The top-placed team on each stage – calculated by the cumulative time of each team’s three fastest finishers – claims a further €2,800 in prize money.

Those daily times are all added up to form the overall team classification, and the top five teams at the end of the race also win big.

Here’s a full breakdown of the prize money awarded to the five highest-ranking teams at the end of the Tour de France in 2022.

•  €50,000 (Ineos-Grenadiers)
•  €30,000 (Groupama-FDJ)
•  €20,000 (Jumbo-Visma)
•  €12,000 (Bora-Hansgrohe)
•  €8,000 (Movistar)

Most aggressive rider classification (combativity prize)

There is one final prize at the Tour de France, with race judges picking their most aggressive rider in each of the first 18 road stages (so every stage except the two time trials and the final stage) to win the combativity prize.

The previous day’s winner can be spotted by their red race number on the following stage. They will also be €2,000 richer.

At the end of the race, a Super Combatif award is handed out – worth €20,000.

Franck Bonnamour (B&B Hotels) took the 2021 prize and Wout van Aert added the most aggressive rider award to his green jersey in 2022.

How does Tour de France prize money compare to other sports events?

While €500,000 (approximately £432,500) for winning the yellow jersey is nothing to be sniffed at, the amount on offer for winning cycling’s greatest race is low compared to other sports.

Wyndham Clark earned $3.6million for winning golf’s 2023 US Open.

In horse racing, the Saudi Cup winner is awarded $10million. Most of that goes to the horse’s owner, but the winning jockey can expect a 10 per cent share.

The men’s and women’s singles tennis champions at Wimbledon received £2million each in 2022.

At sea angling’s 2022 White Marlin Open, Jeremy Duffie netted a world-record-setting $4,536,000 for landing a 77.5lb white marlin.

Still, the most fabled prize in cycling is not something to turn your nose up at – prize money or not.

Colin Henrys

Colin is a freelance sports journalist who first started reporting on cycling during the 2013 Tour de France on a month-long internship with RoadCyclingUK. The cycling bug bit so hard he was still there when Geraint Thomas rode to victory five years later. Much more comfortable writing about other people riding bikes than doing so himself, he remains unconvinced of the merits of shaving his legs and his Cube Peloton Race still bears the scars of his first battles with clipless pedals. While he counts the (lower slopes of the) Alps and Pyrenees among the places he has ridden, family life means his body is best suited to dragging a children’s trailer along a coastal path than conquering mountains…

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Tour de France Prize Money 2021

Mathew Mitchell

• Published on June 28, 2021
• in Men's Cycling

The amount of Tour de France prize money that teams earn varies each year. This year the total prize money pot is €2.288 million – a reduction of €5,000 on 2020’s race. The biggest prize goes to the overall winner who will take home €500,000. Finish a still respectable 15th place though and you’ll only receive €2,000. Movistar’s continuing obsession with winning the best team prize makes sense once you see that it can earn you €50,000 by winning it.

There are a whole host of other ways of earning prize money throughout the Tour de France.

Leader’s Jerseys and General Classification Prize Money

Simply wearing any of the main jerseys for a day can see a rider earn a bonus. Yellow is the biggest one, as you’d expect, with a bonus of €500 paid each day to the wearer. Each of the other jerseys – White, Green and Polka-Dot – earns €300 per day. There’s also an extra daily bonus paid to the best youth rider of the individual stages, they receive €500 per stage.

By the end of the Tour de France, the Yellow jersey winner earns €500,000. The Green and Polka Dot Jersey winners both get €25,000, whereas the White Jersey winner gets €20,000.

The General Classification prize money is on a sliding scale. The winner gets the aforementioned €500,000. 2nd place earns €200,000 and 3rd is given €100,000. The prize money descends rapidly from here though. 5th place still gets a reasonable €50,000 but finish 7th and you might feel a bit put out by only getting €11,500. Sneaking into the top-10 sees you receive €3,800. 19th place is the last higher individual amount with €1,100 as everyone else up to 160th gets €1,000 for finishing. That’s right, you can finish 20th or 115th and you still get €1,000. Finish 161st though and you get nothing for 3 weeks of riding!

Each stage sees the winner earn €11,000 and a sliding scale for the top-20 riders each day. 2nd place earns half of the winner with €5,500 and 3rd place roughly half again with €2,800. Finishing in the top-10 will see a rider earn at least €600 and 15th-20th all earn the same €300 for their efforts.

King of the Mountains Jersey

Probably the most complicated set of prize money bonuses to drill down and explain. There are 4 different categories of climbs, each with their own bonus amounts and number of riders who can earn prize money. At the end of the Tour de France, the top 8 in the classification get prize money. The winner receives €25,000, then €15,000 and €10,000 for the rest of the podium. 4th starts at €4000 and each place drops €500, so 8th receives €2,000.

1st – €800 2nd – €450 3rd – €300

1st Cat Climbs

1st – €650 2nd – €400 3rd – €150

2nd Cat Climbs

1st – €500 2nd – €250

3rd Cat Climbs

1st – €300

4th Cat Climbs

1st – €200

There’s also an extra added bonus for the first rider over the Port d’Envalira on Stage 15. This marks the highest point in the 2021 Tour de France at 2,408m. The prize is called the Souvenir Henri Desgrange in memory of the race’s founder. The first rider over this point will receive €5,000.

The Souvenir Jacques Goddet returns for the 2021 Tour de France. This is awarded for the first rider over the Col du Tourmalet, which is in Stage 18 of this year’s route. The first rider over this point will also receive €5,000.

Most Aggressive Rider

Not quite a jersey, but the most aggressive rider on each stage earns €2,000 for their efforts. The winner of the Super Combative prize at the end of the race will earn €20,000. A reward for their hard efforts to animate the race or the long days spent in the breakaway.

Intermediate Sprints

The intermediate sprints feed into the Green Jersey competition, but often the first across the line are the breakaway riders. The top-3 earn prize money in this way – €1,500, €1,000 and €500 – a handy addition to the team’s earnings.

Best Team Classification

The team prize in recent years of the Tour de France has been calculated by taking the times of the 3 best placed riders on each stage. The riders can vary from stage to stage and the team has to maintain at least 3 riders in the race to be eligible.

The highest placing team on each day receives a healthy €2,800 in prize money. The final team classification sees the winning team earn €50,000, 2nd gets €30,000 and 3rd place €20,000. The 4th and 5th best teams get €12,000 and €8,000 respectively. 6th and below get nothing!

2021 Tour de France Prize Money Totals

Prize money update on rest day 1 – 5th july 2021.

Alpecin-Fenix and Deceuninck-Quick Step have had great first weeks with Mathieu van der Poel and Mark Cavendish taking stage victories. Both have spent time in some of the leader’s jerseys as well, pushing up their total prize money income. Bahrain Victorious have started to really show themselves in the last few days. With main GC rider Jack Haig a victim to some of the early race crashes, they’ve been let off the leash to take stage victories. UAE continue to rack up the euros with Pogacar’s predicted long stays in both the yellow and white jerseys.

At the other end of the scale, we’ve got the teams that have largely been anonymous in this year’s Tour de France. Qhubeka Nexthash are on €1,840, well behind everyone else. Some major teams like Ineos and Movistar find themselves down here too as they focus on GC positions and not stage-hunting. Not getting into many breaks also means they’ve not picked up much along the way.

Bahrain Victorious are the closest to a complete team effort. Only Marco Haller has yet to earn any prize money in the race so far.

It’s not a surprise to see Tadej Pogacar leading this classification as well as the race. Stage winners naturally dominate this table, with some like Philipsen and Bouhanni who came close a couple of times also up there. Van der Poel is in 3rd spot but has now left this year’s Tour de France. He should slowly start falling down this list until the end of Le Tour.

A total of 88 starting riders are still on €0 earned in the race. Some of those like Marc Soler will not be adding to their totals having been forced to abandon.

Prize Money Update on Rest Day 2 – 12th July 2021

Alpecin-Fenix have had a quieter second week compared to their opening period of the 2021 Tour de France. That’s understandable with Mathieu van de Poel and Tim Merlier heading home. Jasper Philipsen remains to pick up steady gains. Mark Cavendish’s success, 4 stage wins, means that Deceuninck-Quick Step have shot into a massive lead. They’re now more like €30k ahead of Alpecin-Fenix after being neck and neck at the first rest day.

Wout van Aert’s stage win on the Mount Ventoux stage has helped lift Jumbo-Visma into 2nd spot. Trek-Segafredo find themselves listed up further thanks to Bauke Mollema’s stage victory too. The biggest fall at the top end of the table is AG2R Citroen, who have only earned €900 in this second week of racing. BikeExchange have also fallen after a quiet week which saw two of their major riders abandon the race. Movistar have made a big rise from 3rd from bottom to the upper mid-table area after Imanol Erviti’s break and Valverde’s result yesterday.

At the lower end of the table, we’ve still got the same bottom 2 teams. I’m starting to root for Qhubeka as they’ve come close a couple of days now. At this rest day, they’re just €40 behind Team TotalEnergies and it’s not much further to bigger scalps in Ineos Grenadiers and Team DSM. Ineos have come in for a lot of criticism for how they raced yesterday, falling back on old techniques rather than the attacking style of last year’s Giro d’Italia.

Julien Bernard’s 17th place yesterday completed the set for Trek-Segafredo who now have a full team of riders earning prize money. Deceuninck-Quick Step and Bahrain Victorious both have one rider left to complete a set themselves – Tim Declercq and Marco Haller.

It’s no surprise to see Mark Cavendish on top here, he has 4 stage wins and a long spell in the green jersey after all. Pogacar is starting to close the gap and gets a nice daily bonus at the moment for leading both the yellow and white jersey competitions. He could be breathing down Cavendish’s neck after the Pyrenees stages. A number of stage winners from the second week make an appearance for the first time – Bauke Mollema, Sepp Kuss and Nils Politt for instace.

The King of the Mountains battle sees a couple of those riders appear near the bottom of the table. The ongoing account sees Wout Poels and Nairo Quintana both there. Quintana took €5000 for cresting the Port d’Envalira first in yesterday’s stage. Thereby winning this year’s Souvenir Henri Desgrange noting the highest summit of the Tour de France.

Some riders in this list have no left the race – Tim Merlier and Nacer Bouhanni, for instance. Whilst they’ll earn no more prize money for their team, they will still be paid the amount they earned whilst still in the race. Currently 69 riders have earned €0 in prize money this Tour de France (and a fair few of those have gone home already).

Prize Money Update on Final Day – 18th July 2021

The GC bonuses see UAE Team Emirates take a huge lead thanks to their victory. Winning the Polka Dot jersey and Youth jersey also helps big time. Jumbo Visma’s 2nd place in GC and Wout van Aert’s multiple stage wins and consistency sees them earn plenty too. After them, it gets tight. Deceuninck-Quick Step are pipped by Bahrain Victorious, whose team victory prize gets them over the line. Ineos have shot up from near the bottom to 5th place thanks to Carapaz’s eventual 3rd place finish. The bottom hasn’t changed though. Qhubeka were bottom for a long long time and never managed to earn enough, despite getting in more breaks later on. DSM were a big disappointment in the 2021 Tour de France and their total reflects this.

The French ProTeams did quite well this year. B&B Hotels p/b KTM were solidly mid-table thanks to Franck Bonnamour winning the super combative prize. Arkea-Samsic weren’t too behind, despite only having a handful of riders left in the 3rd week. Team TotalEnergies were rather quiet throughout, but even they are handing onto the bottom of a very tight-knit lower group.

Tadej Pogacar unsurprisingly was streets ahead of his nearest challengers, on the road and in the prize money table. His total in 2021 was €5k higher than in 2020 . The table follows the final GC until reaching Mark Cavendish whose 4 stage wins and Green jersey success place him in 5th. Not a bad last-minute selection! Wilco Kelderman won the unofficial ‘Zubeldia’ award for quietly finishing high up in GC, he’s the 6th biggest earner. Wout van Aert’s swiss army knife approach to cycling saw him win a mountain stage, TT stage and sprint stage.

Fellow multiple stage winner Matej Mohoric is behind him, but with some more daylight. He leads a small bunch including a pair of sprinters who tried to challenge for the Green jersey but ultimately didn’t win a stage in this year’s Tour de France. Every rider that finished this year’s Tour de France, earned a minimum of €1,000 by reaching the end of the race. This means that just 22 riders finished this year’s Tour with €0 prize money.

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Tour de France 2022 Prize Money | How much do Tour de France riders make? €2.282.000 available

From the 1st to the 24th of July the peloton will be in the roads of France, Denmark and Switzerland for the 109th edition of the Tour de France . The most iconic, popular and one of the most important races for most of the riders and teams, who will be fighting for meaningful wins over the course of three weeks.

Over the course of the three weeks, there will be a total of €2.282.000 distributed between every team, according to their results in each stage, the final overall classifications, the lead of each classification throughout every day of the race and much more!

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Each stage the first 20 riders to cross the line will be rewarded. €28.650 will be distributed each day on these alone, with the stage winner taking €11.000 euros home, with the money, on the flat stages most of the prize money will come from this list.

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Stage Results

Place - Prize

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Unsurprisingly the classification which is most valued is the overall classification. The winner of the Tour de France is decided by it, and it is one of the most seeked goals for many riders - but unachievable to most. The winner of the Tour de France will take €500.000 home, although the money that each team makes is distributed between riders and staff. But don't feel bad for those who fail to finish first, second and third receive €200.000 and €100.000 respectively. Each rider that finishes the Tour de France automatically receives at least €1000, with the Top19 riders having more. Everyday the wearer of the yellow jersey will also have €500 in the pocket.

Final Overall Classification

Place - Prize - Prize (Daily Leader)

1 €500.000 €500

20&Below €1000

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When it comes to the green jersey, it is an equally important achievement for the sprinters. The stage in Champs-Élysées is vital, however the final classification is one usually heavily disputed everyday. Each intermediate sprint awards money to the first three across with a maximum prize of €1.500, and the jersey wearer €300. However in the final classification is where most of the gains are, with the first eight riders receiving a bonus - in which the winner collects €25.000.

Points Classification

Place - Prize (Final) - Prize (IS) - Prize (Daily Leader)

1 €25.000 €1.500 €300

2 €15.000 €1.000

3 €10.000 €500

The same values are found in the KOM classification regarding the final classifications, however this one distributes much more prize money throughout the race, as every classified climb will have bonus. From HC all the way down to 4th category climbs you can see how much the riders make, with the first three riders going over the HC and 1st category climbs receiving maximum prize.

KOM Classification

Place - Prize (Final)- HC - 1st cat. - 2nd cat. - 3rd cat. - 4th cat. Prize (Daily Leader)

1 €25.000 €800 €650 €500 €300 €200 €300

2 €15.000 €450 €400 €250

3 €10.000 €300 €150

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Of course the Youth Classification, or as it is otherwise known, the U25 classification also awards the riders with some prize. With the rise of a new generation we often see these riders fight for yellow instead, however it always makes for an interesting plot in the race. The winner receives an additional €20.000 to the team's funds, with €15.000 and €10.000 given above.

Youth Classification

Place - Prize (Final) - Prize (Daily Leader) - Prize (Daily First)

1 €20.000 €300 €500

As for the Teams Classification there is a heftier bonus, with €50.000 being the prize for the team that completes the Tour de France in the least time. Every stage the times of the three best riders of each team are taken, which then add up to the classification. Each day's winner receives aswell €2.800.

Team Classification

Place - Prize (Final) - Prize (Daily First)

1 €50.000 €2.800

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The Combativity award will also reward those who spend large kilometers in the head of the race, each day rewarding the most brave rider. Each day that rider receives €2.000 which is a good enough incentive to have teams push for that money. The Super Combative, or the rider who the jury agree to be the most aggressive throughout the race, will receive €20.000 at the end of the race.

Combativity Award

Place - Prize (Daily Combative) - Prize (Final Combative)

1 €2000 €20.000

And the final prize will be given to the winner of the Souvenir Henri Desgrange. This is, every year, the highest point in the Tour de France, which this year matches with the Col du Galibier during stage 11 which sits at 2642 meters of altitude.

Souvenir Henri Desgrange (Col du Galibier)

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Tour de France prize money: How much does the winner receive?

With different jerseys, stage wins, and a GC classification, we look at what is awarded to the riders throughout the Tour de France

Words: Pete Trifunovic

Photos: James Startt/Agence Zoom

The Tour de France is undoubtedly the most iconic race on the cycling calendar, with the yellow jersey being the most elusive prize.   However, it isn’t just stages and a range of colourful jerseys that the riders can win over the three weeks, there’s plenty of prize money on offer too.

Race organiser ASO has provided a total prize pot for this year’s Tour of approximately €2,300,000 – equivalent to around £1,984,000. This fund will be shared between the top riders in each classification, from the overall race winner down to the most combative rider at the Tour – as well as the top finishers on each stage, and the first few over the line at intermediate sprints and categorised climbs .

The winner of each stage of the Tour, alongside writing their name into the history books, secures a sum of €11,000 for crossing the line first. That figure is halved for second-place, €5,500, with the third-place finisher picking up €2,800. Every rider in the top-20 on the day will rake in some prize money for their troubles even if it is just €300 for the 20th   placed rider on the stage.

While the maillot jaune itself may be the only prize that the likes of Tadej Pogačar or Jonas Vingegaard have their eyes set on, it is accompanied by a handsome cheque of €500,000 should they have the jersey on their back by the time they reach the Champs-Élysées. For every stage a rider is in the yellow jersey they will add €500 to their winnings too.

The runner-up in the general classification will take home €200,000, with the final man on the podium earning half of that, €100,000. Outside of the podium places, riders down to 19th in the general classification will earn anywhere between €70,000 and €1,100. After that, every rider that crosses the finish line in Paris sitting above 160th position will collect €1,000 for their efforts.

The fight for the green jersey is not only hotly contested at the Tour but also lucrative too.  

Alongside the stage finishes where the winner rakes in €11,000, the intermediate sprints on each road stage provide a financial incentive for the fast men. Victory at an intermediate sprint secures €1,500 for the rider, with second and third picking up €1,000 and €500 respectively.    Should a sprinter pick up enough points to pull on the maillot vert , they’ll pocket €300 for every stage that they keep the jersey. The overall winner of classification, who will no doubt be looking to win cycling’s most iconic sprint finish on the Champs-Élysées too, will secure €25,000.

For the riders that fare better when the race is going uphill, the King of the Mountains classification also provides some financial incentives too.

Wearing the polka-dot jersey for a stage is worth €300, with each categorised climb along the Tour’s route worth anywhere between €5,000 and €200 for the riders over the summit first. Okay, admittedly only one climb provides a prize of €5,000, but it is a very special one. The Souvenir Henri Desgrange , named in honour of the Tour’s creator and first race director, is an award given to the rider that is first to summit the race’s highest peak each year.

For the 2023 edition, the prize will be given to the first rider over the top of the 2,302m-high Col de Loze on stage 17. For the rest of the climbs, the prize money varies in the hundreds of euros. The first three riders over a hors categorie climb, of which there are six in this year’s race, will scoop up €800, €450, and €300 respectively.

A first category climb is slightly lower in terms of prize money, with the first rider picking up €650, followed by €400 and €150 for the second and third riders over the top. Second category climbs see the first rider over the top collecting €500, with €250 for the runner-up. When it comes to third and fourth category climbs, there is only a financial reward for the first rider over the top of them – given their frequency and less testing gradients. A rider will pick up €300 for a third category peak, and just €200 for a fourth category climb.

The young rider classification may be the smallest competition when it comes to prize money, but it can still be rewarding for an up-and-coming rider. Just like other sub-classifications, a day in the jersey means a €300 cheque, however, the highest ranked young rider on each stage will also collect €500 too. The four best young riders at the end of the three-week tour will earn prize money for their efforts. The winner will rake in €20,000, before the prize money then decreases by €5,000 for each position within the top four.

The team classification is determined by the cumulative time of each team’s three fastest finishers on each stage. The team with the best combined time will receive €2,800 to share amongst their riders and staff. At the end of the tour, the top five teams in the sub-classification will earn between €50,000 for the winning squad and €8,000 for the fifth-placed team.  

The final prize on offer at Le Tour is awarded by race judges to the most aggressive rider on each road stage – often this is the rider that was the last man standing in the day’s break. As the most combative rider, they earn themselves €2,000 for their efforts and are given a red race number, or dossard, for the next stage. When the race concludes in Paris, a Super Combatif award is given out to the rider deemed to have been the most aggressive over the entire race – they also collect a cheque for €20,000.

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The Tour de France is the pinnacle of professional cycling, offering rewards beyond the prestige of a yellow jersey or global fame. Its 22 teams and 176 riders are competing for a slice of a €2,288,450-sized (US$2.3 million / AU$3.4 million) prize money pie.

For mere mortals like you and me, that is a considerable sum. But compared to other major sports, it’s pretty modest prize money. Take as an example the Wimbledon tennis tournament, with a prize pool of  £40,350,000 (€47.6 million / AU$71.3 million), from which the men’s and women’s singles winners will each pocket a novelty-sized cheque for £2,000,000 (€1.98 million / AU$2.96 million). 

A like-for-like comparison only goes so far, however, because unlike tennis players, cyclists aren’t surviving on prize money. Riders at the WorldTour level are paid a minimum salary of €40,045 (US$40,230 / AU$59,700; employed) or €65,673 (US$65,980 / AU$97,925; self-employed), with prize money awarded during races being more like a bonus than the main event. 

For the Tour de France, all those euros making up the prize pool are sliced into ever-finer increments, spread across competitions within competitions, individual sprints, and classified climbs. By the time the race gets to Paris, each team will walk away with the total of what its riders have earned throughout the race. 

The final bearer of the yellow jersey – the overall winner of the Tour de France’s general classification – takes home the biggest share of the prize pool – €500,000 (US$562,000 / AU$748,000). Those that share the podium in Paris are next best off, with the second-place finisher pocketing €200,000 (US$211,000 / AU$299,000) and the third-place finisher €100,000 (US$105,000 / AU$149,000).

There’s prize money distributed to each finisher of the race, but it drops off quickly rather than in a linear fashion. By the time you get down to 10th on GC – itself a remarkable result, painstakingly fought for over three weeks – a rider will get €3,800 (US$3,831 / AU$5,686). From 20th place down to the last finisher, all riders take home €1,000 (US$1,054 / AU$1,497).  

The spoils are somewhat less lustrous for the minor classifications. The winner of the points classification takes home a green jersey and €25,000 (US$26,300 / AU$37,430), with prize money awarded down to eighth place in that standing. That’s also the case for the king of the mountains classification, marked by the polka dot jersey. The best young rider, meanwhile, stands to gain €20,000 (US$20,168 / AU$29,944) with prize money down to fourth place. 

If we zoom in to a stage-by-stage level, there’s prize money on offer at various points during each day’s racing. The winner of each stage earns €11,000 (US$11,050 / AU$16,400) for the team kitty – as well as potentially changing the trajectory of their career, and setting themselves up for future contract negotiations. A top-20 position on a stage is good for some prize money although, again, the earnings drops off pretty sharply, stopping at €300 (US$300 / AU$450) from 15th position to 20th. 

Each day, a combativity prize is awarded to the rider that most animated the day’s racing, earning that rider a red dossard and a cool €2,000 (US$2,000 / AU$2,980). A race jury at the end of the Tour decides who the most aggressive rider of the entire race was, with that rider taking a €20,000 (US$20,090 / AU$29,800) super combativity prize.

Slicing the pie further, you get to the intermediate sprints and categorised climbs. The first three riders across the line at an intermediate sprint – which contributes points toward the green jersey – net €1,500 (US$1,500 / AU$2,235), €1,000 (US$1,054 / AU$1,497), and €500 (US$502 / AU$745). On each categorised climb – from which points are allocated toward the polka dot jersey – there’s a scale, depending on how tough the climb is, ranging from €200 (US$200 / AU$300) for a cat 4 climb, up to €800 (US$805 / AU$1,190)for hors categorie.

The big fish for the climbers is the Souvenir Henri Desgrange, handed to the first rider across the highest point in the race – this year awarded on stage 11, at the Col du Galibier. That enterprising mountain goat will take home €5,000 (US$5,020 / AU$7,450) for their efforts. 

At the end of the race, all of those big and small payments gathered up in the team kitty are divided among the riders and team staff. For the likes of Jumbo-Visma and UAE Team Emirates, that makes for a pretty decent bonus – especially if they also win the teams classification, which is the lowest accumulated time of the top three riders on each team – €50,000 (US$50,200 / AU$74,570) for the winning team, tapering down to €8,000 (US$8,033 / AU$11,930) for fifth place.

Of course, some teams have a less successful Tour than that – missing out on teams classifications, any of the major jerseys, and stage wins too. For them, the Tour de France is good for a modest team-building dinner in Paris, maybe a couple of €10 Heinekens at an underwhelming Euro discotheque, and three weeks of unforgettable memories.

Here are the current prize money allocations after nine stages of the 2022 Tour de France:

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Tour de france 2023: how much money will the winner receive here’s everything you need to know.

Jonas Vingegaard from Denmark, representing Team Jumbo-Visma, aims to retain his title as the champion of the Tour de France in 2023. The race commenced on July 1 in Bilbao, Spain.

Tour de France 2023: What is the prize money for the winner?

• For the GC winner (yellow jersey), the first-place prize is €500,000, second place is €200,000, and third place is €100,000;
• For the winning team, the first-place prize is €50,000, second place is €30,000, and third place is €20,000;
• For the points winner (green jersey), the first-place prize is €25,000, second place is €15,000, and third place is €10,000;
• For the King of the Mountains (polka dot jersey), the first-place prize is €25,000, second place is €15,000, and third place is €10,000;
• For the most aggressive rider (red jersey), the first-place prize is €20,000;
• For the best young rider (white jersey), the first-place prize is €20,000, second place is €15,000, and third place is €10,000;
• For individual stages, the first-place prize is £9,500, second place is £4,700, and third place is £2,400.

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Tour De France Prize Money 2021: How Much Do Winners Get?

• Tour de France has a total prize pool of nearly $2.7 for 2021
• The highest prize of $600,000 will go to the general classification winner  
• Participants who place second to 19th will receive between $230,000 to $1,300

The Tour de France is an annual multiple-stage bicycle race for men that is primarily held in France but requires participants to occasionally pass through other nearby countries to get to the finish line. But how much do winners actually get from the race?

The competition always includes a massive prize pot that is distributed between winners and runners-up from several classifications. The prize pool of the race this year totals roughly $2.7 million for teams and riders, nearly $600,000 of which will be given to the final individual general classification, as per Le Tour .

The Tour de France will give out prizes to six classifications after all stages have finished. The prize-giving ceremony will give the first award to the stage winner, the second would be the leader of the general classification, who will also receive the yellow jersey and the third will be for the leader of the points classification, who will also receive the green jersey.

The fourth award will be given to the leader of the best climber classification, who will receive the red polka-dot jersey. The fifth will be for the winner of the best young rider classification, who will be given the white jersey and the sixth is for the winner of the most aggressive rider prize for the stage, according to the Tour de France Rules and Regulations .

The top 20 contestants in the general classification will also be given prize money ranging from about $230,000 for the second place winner to roughly $1,300 for the racer who lands 19th place. Contestants who place from 20th to 160th place will be given about $1,200 for their participation in the race, according to Cycling Magazine .

The winner of the mountains classification will be given nearly $30,000 in addition to other prize money he gets from winning or reaching the top three on climbs. Officials will award about $30,000 to the winner of the final points classification, and prizes will be given to the top eight runner-up sprinters. The young rider classification and most aggressive rider winners will receive about $23,000 each.

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How Much Does the Tour de France Winner Get? An In-Depth Look at Prize Money and Benefits

By Happy Sharer

Introduction

The Tour de France is the world’s most prestigious and longest-running cycling race. Every year, thousands of cyclists from around the world compete for the coveted title of Tour de France Champion. But what does the Tour de France winner receive? How much does the Tour de France winner get? This article will explore the prize money, bonuses, and other benefits associated with being crowned the Tour de France champion.

Examining the Prize Money of the Tour de France Winner

The Tour de France is a grueling race that spans over three weeks and covers more than 3,500 kilometers. At the end of the race, the winner takes home the coveted yellow jersey, as well as a hefty sum of prize money. So, how much does the Tour de France winner get? Let’s take a closer look.

A Look at What the Tour de France Winner Earns

The amount of prize money awarded to the Tour de France winner each year varies slightly. Generally speaking, the Tour de France winner can expect to take home approximately €500,000 (about $570,000). This prize money is split among the top 10 finishers of the race, with the winner taking the lion’s share.

How Much Does a Tour de France Champion Take Home?

In addition to the €500,000 prize, the Tour de France winner also receives a number of bonuses and incentives. For instance, the winner typically receives a bonus of €50,000 (about $57,000) for wearing the yellow jersey during the last stage of the race. The winner may also be eligible for additional bonuses if they have won any of the individual stages of the Tour de France or if they have set any records during the race.

Financial Rewards for Tour de France Winners

In addition to the prize money, the Tour de France winner also receives a number of financial rewards for their performance. These rewards can include sponsorship deals, endorsement contracts, and other forms of compensation. Many of the top riders in the race are able to command lucrative deals that can bring in hundreds of thousands of dollars in additional income.

Breakdown of What the Tour de France Winner Gets

To sum up, the Tour de France winner can expect to take home approximately €500,000 in prize money, in addition to any bonuses and incentives they may receive. They may also be eligible for additional financial rewards such as sponsorship deals and endorsements. All in all, the Tour de France winner can expect to take home a substantial sum of money for their efforts.

Other Benefits for Tour de France Winners

In addition to the financial rewards, the Tour de France winner also receives a number of other benefits. These can include free travel, accommodations, and entry into some of the world’s best cycling events. The winner also receives a great deal of media attention, which can lead to further opportunities down the road.

The Tour de France is the world’s most famous cycling race, and the winner of the race can expect to take home a substantial sum of prize money. The winner typically earns approximately €500,000 in prize money, in addition to any bonuses and incentives they may receive. They may also be eligible for additional financial rewards such as sponsorship deals and endorsements. Finally, the winner also receives a number of other benefits, including free travel, accommodations, and entry into some of the world’s top cycling events.

Summary of Prize Money for Tour de France Winners

In conclusion, the Tour de France winner can expect to take home approximately €500,000 in prize money, in addition to any bonuses and incentives they may receive. They may also be eligible for additional financial rewards such as sponsorship deals and endorsements. Finally, the winner also receives a number of other benefits, including free travel, accommodations, and entry into some of the world’s top cycling events.

Final Thoughts on Financial Rewards for Tour de France Champions

The Tour de France is an incredibly demanding and challenging race, and the winner of the race is rewarded handsomely for their efforts. The prize money and financial rewards associated with winning the Tour de France can provide a substantial boost to the winner’s career. With the right combination of hard work and dedication, anyone has the potential to become the next Tour de France champion.

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Tour de France Prize Money: A Comprehensive Breakdown for 2023

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The Tour de France is not only a prestigious cycling event but also offers substantial prize money for the competitors. As one of the most iconic races in the world, the Tour de France attracts top cyclists from around the globe who vie for the chance to claim glory, fame, and financial rewards on the challenging and picturesque course.

The total prize fund for the Tour de France has been consistently increasing over the years, with the 2023 edition offering a significant sum to the winners. In the race, riders can earn prize money in various ways such as stage victories, sprint points, and overall placements. Among these, the most notable cash prize goes to the overall winner, who takes home a substantial amount, while runners-up and other top finishers also receive impressive rewards for their performance.

Tour de France 2023

The Tour de France 2023, the prestigious cycling event, began in Saint-Quentin-en-Yvelines and concluded with the iconic ride through the streets of Paris, including the famous Champs-Élysées. This 110th edition of cycling’s most renowned race saw cyclists from around the world compete for the prestigious yellow jersey and substantial prize money .

The Tour de France entry fee is currently nothing, however, the total prize fund for the event was €2,308,200 (around $2.5m/£1.9m). The winner of the race not only earned the highly coveted title but also took home approximately $545,257 , while the second-place rider received around $219,130. As for the third and fourth-place finishers, they collected about $109,565 and $76,695, respectively.

Throughout the race, the event saw fierce competition among the teams as well, with Jumbo Visma emerging as the dominant squad , pocketing €664,280. The UAE Team Emirates followed by earning €455,260, and then Ineos Grenadiers trailed in third place, taking in €132,910, which was just one-fifth of Jumbo Visma’s total.

Tour de France Prizes & Awards:

General classification prizes.

The Tour de France distributes more than €2 million in prize money each year, with a significant portion allocated to the General Classification (GC) winners. The prestigious Yellow Jersey, awarded to the GC leader, comes with the top prize in the race. Winning the overall GC brings the champion substantial financial rewards in addition to the title, but other podium finishers and top-ranked riders also receive a slice of the overall prize fund. The specific amounts awarded may vary slightly from year to year.

Jersey Winners

Apart from the Yellow Jersey for the GC leader, the Tour de France features other key jerseys with their associated prizes:

Green Jersey : This jersey is awarded to the Points Classification leader, which is often won by a top sprinter. The winner of this classification also receives a cash prize, along with the runner-ups and third-place finishers.

Polka Dot Jersey : Known as the King of the Mountains classification, the Polka Dot Jersey is given to the rider who accumulates the most mountain points throughout the race. Along with the honor of wearing this unique jersey, the top rider in this category gets a monetary reward.

White Jersey : The Best Young Rider classification is awarded to the highest-ranked rider under 25 years old on January 1 of the race year. Wearing the White Jersey represents a promising future and comes with a corresponding cash prize for the winner.

Team Classification

The Team Classification is an essential aspect of the Tour de France, as it demonstrates the collective effort and strategy of each team participating in the race. Teams are ranked by the combined time of their top three riders in each stage. The leading team receives a prize, and the team members share the total sum. This category recognizes not only individual achievements but also the importance of teamwork and collaboration in achieving success in the world’s most prestigious cycling race.

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Tour de France  Prize Money Breakdown

The Tour de France is a prestigious cycling event known for its grueling stages and fierce competition among the world’s top cyclists. Participants vie for the coveted prize money in this annual race, with the total purse amounting to €2,308,200.

Winner’s Prize The winner of the Tour de France takes home a substantial €500,000. This significant sum is a testament to the difficult nature of the race.

Top 19 Finishers Apart from the overall winner, the top 19 finishers also receive a share of the total prize money. For instance, the second-place finisher earns €200,000, while the third-place finisher walks away with €100,000. As the placings decrease, so does the prize money, with the 19th-place finisher receiving €1,100.

The total prize money is distributed in various ways throughout the race, with bonuses being awarded for individual stage victories, sprint points, and mountain climbs. This means that even if a cyclist doesn’t finish in the top 19, they can still earn a slice of the prize money through their performances during individual stages.

Tour de France Femmes In addition to the men’s race, there is also the Tour de France Femmes, a women’s race that features its own prize money. In recent years, efforts have been made to ensure that the women’s race has a more equal share of the prize money, promoting gender equality in professional cycling.

Key Riders and Teams

2023 edition.

In the 2023 Tour de France, several key riders and teams will be vying for the coveted title and substantial prize money . One notable contender is Tadej Pogačar of the UAE Team Emirates, who has been making waves in recent years with impressive performances.

Another strong contender is Jonas Vingegaard , a rising star in the world of professional cycling. Vingegaard represents the Dutch team, Jumbo-Visma, and has shown great promise in previous races. His teammate, Wout van Aert , is an established all-rounder with multiple stage wins under his belt, making both him and Vingegaard real threats in the competition.

The synergy of both riders will be crucial for Jumbo-Visma’s success, as they complement each other’s strengths in different stages of the race. Collectively, they helped secure €358,270 for their team in the past, which reflects their performance as a cohesive unit.

Past Winners

While the 2023 Tour de France is full of potential, it’s important to acknowledge the accomplishments of past winners. Tadej Pogačar has been a dominating force, as illustrated by his €610,770 in total prize earnings. His continued success with UAE Team Emirates is a testament to his incredible talent and the strong support of his team.

Similarly, Wout van Aert has played a crucial role in Jumbo-Visma’s achievements, with the team consistently finishing near the top of the leaderboard. They have leveraged van Aert’s versatility and Vingegaard’s potential to establish themselves as a powerhouse in the world of professional cycling.

In conclusion, the 2023 Tour de France is shaping up to be an exciting race with top contenders like Tadej Pogačar, Jonas Vingegaard, and Wout van Aert leading their respective teams. Both UAE Team Emirates and Jumbo-Visma have proven their capabilities in previous races and will undoubtedly put on a thrilling show for fans and spectators alike.

Tour de France Femmes

The Tour de France Femmes is a highly anticipated event in the world of women’s cycling. With its inaugural edition taking place in 2022, the race has already set a new standard for the sport by offering a record €250,000 prize fund. This prize money is a significant step forward in promoting and supporting women’s professional cycling on the global stage.

The winner of the Tour de France Femmes earns €50,000, while the second and third-place finishers receive €25,000 and €10,000, respectively [ source] . Additionally, each stage winner is awarded €4,000, making it one of the most lucrative races in women’s cycling.

The Tour de France Femmes has garnered the support of prominent partners such as Zwift, an online cycling and running platform. The partnership aims to encourage participation and engagement among fans and the cycling community by offering virtual rides and races [source ]. This collaboration not only contributes to the growth and visibility of women’s cycling but also helps bridge the gap between professional and amateur athletes.

The record-breaking prize money offered by the Tour de France Femmes is undoubtedly a positive development in the sport, placing it on par with some of the most prestigious men’s races. This significant step forward will motivate and inspire a new generation of female cyclists to pursue competitive cycling at the highest level.

Origins and History

The Tour de France, a prestigious and world-renowned cycling race, has a rich and fascinating history. Originating in France in 1903, the race was initially organized by newspaper L’Auto as a way to boost circulation. This event quickly garnered national and international interest, becoming the prestigious race that we know today.

During its early years, the Tour de France faced numerous challenges such as rough roads, lack of organization, and limited technology. Despite these obstacles, the race persevered and continued to grow in popularity. Over the years, the race evolved, incorporating new stages and formats, which only added to its appeal.

The race initially consisted of only five stages, but it quickly expanded as the organizers sought to cover more ground and further challenge the riders. Today, the Tour de France typically features 21 stages that occur over a 23-day period in July. Contestants must navigate various terrains – including time trials, flat stages, and mountain climbs – giving the event a broad appeal to both spectators and competitors.

The race holds a special relationship with the French people, as it has become an enduring symbol of French national culture and pride. However, the race has not remained exclusive to France; recent editions of the tour include stages held in neighboring countries such as Belgium, Spain, and Italy. This international expansion has only served to amplify the prestige and global interest in the race.

Over the years, the Tour de France has witnessed many memorable moments and incredible athletic achievements, helping to cement its place as a premier event in the world of professional cycling. As the race continues to grow and evolve, it remains a testament to the spirit of competition, determination, and endurance that typifies the sport of cycling.

Impact on Cycling

The Tour de France is not only a prestigious cycling event but also boasts a significant prize pool for its participants. With a total prize pot of over €2,282,000 distributed in the 2021 event , the winnings can substantially impact the careers of individual cyclists and the operations of their respective teams.

On a broader level, this substantial prize money in the world’s most famous cycling race affects the entire cycling community. The competition attracts top cyclists and teams from around the globe, eager to share in the potential winnings and prestige of performing well in the Tour de France. As a result, the overall level of competition within the peloton intensifies, raising the bar for professional cycling.

The Tour de France is known not only for its overall winner but also for the multiple categories in which cyclists can excel and earn prize money. This includes the yellow, green, polka dot, and white jerseys, each with its own associated rewards. For instance, the overall winner of the Tour de France can earn €500,000 , while other categories also have lucrative rewards. The allocation of prize money across various categories encourages cyclists to specialize and showcase their unique strengths during the race.

Moreover, the recognition and financial boon that accompanies a strong performance in the Tour de France can lead to further opportunities for cyclists. Sponsorship deals, endorsements, and invitations to other competitive events are among the potential benefits that riders may receive as a direct result of their success in the famed race.

In conclusion, the prize money associated with the Tour de France has a profound impact on professional cycling. It not only rewards and boosts the careers of participating cyclists but also elevates the overall level of talent and competition within the sport.

Frequently Asked Questions

How is the prize money distributed among winners.

The prize money in the Tour de France is distributed based on individual and team performances, with the overall winner of the general classification taking home a significant portion. Besides the yellow jersey winner, prizes are also awarded for other classifications such as the green jersey (sprint), the polka-dot jersey (climber), and the white jersey (best young rider). Additionally, stage winners and team prizes are given out.

What is the total amount of prize money?

The total prize pot for the 2023 Tour de France is €2.5 million , with the overall winner receiving 20% of that figure, which equals to €500,000.

Do cyclists share their earnings with teammates?

Yes, cyclists usually share their earnings with teammates, as well as support staff. In the Tour de France, the prize money is distributed among the team members based on their individual and collective performances. The team classification is determined by the cumulative time of each team’s three fastest finishers on each stage, and the team with the best combined time receives €2,800 to share amongst riders and staff.

Which Tour de France stage has the highest prize?

Each stage of the Tour de France carries a specific amount of prize money, with individual and team prizes available. Although it’s difficult to pinpoint a single stage with the highest prize, generally, the more crucial stages (such as mountain stages and key time trials) tend to have higher rewards due to their increased difficulty and importance in the overall race.

How does prize money compare with other cycling events like Giro d’Italia?

While the Tour de France has the highest prize money in the world of professional cycling, other events like Giro d’Italia and Vuelta a España also offer substantial prize pools. The Giro d’Italia’s total prize purse is often slightly lower than that of the Tour de France, but the distribution and rewards for each classification and stage winner are similar.

What factors determine a cyclist’s salary?

A cyclist’s salary is determined by several factors, including their level of experience, performance in races, marketability, and the team’s budget. In general, high-profile riders who consistently perform well in major races can command larger salaries, while lesser-known cyclists or those in a development phase may receive lower pay. In addition to the base salary, cyclists may also earn bonuses for individual and team performances, including stage wins and overall classifications in major races.

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How Much Did Tour de France Femmes Riders Earn?

The prize money awarded to the winner of the Tour de France Femmes still lags way behind the amount the winner of the men’s Tour brings home.

Demi Vollering (SD Worx), like Jonas Vingegaard (Jumbo-Visma), rode smarter and sometimes harder than her competitors to take home the yellow jersey. However, unlike Vingegaard, who took home $540,000 for winning the general classification, Vollering walked away with about $54,814.00, according to Cycling Weekly .

Why does Vollering earn a tenth of Vingegaard’s check?

The pay disparity starts with the total prize money. The TDFF total purse prize is only $276,000. Put another way, Vingegaard’s GC winnings, not including any other payouts, almost covers the entire TDFF grand prize. Vingegaard’s payout was substantial because the Tour’s total purse prize was $2.8 million.

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Who gets paid what?

Like the Tour, the TDFF rewards the top three general classification riders. Vollering's teammate Lotte Kopecky took second, earning €25.000 or about $27,000, while Kasia Niewiadoma (Canyon–SRAM) finished in third for the second year in a row earning just over $10,000.

Other TDFF payouts align with the Tour by order only. In addition to GC winnings, stage winners are compensated separately. The top 20 finishers of each stage are rewarded in decreasing increments. The first finisher of each stage earns about $4,000, and the 20th rider collects only $109.

These payouts starkly contrast the men’s payments, where the top stage winner earned just over $12,000 and the 20th finisher gets about $329.

Powerhouse riders like Lotte Kopecky rode away with the green jersey. With a commanding 90-point lead, Kopecky earned $3,000 and $100 each day she wore the jersey. By comparison, Jasper Phillipsen (Alpecin-Deceuninck) earned about $25,000 and an additional $300 every day he wore the green jersey.

The queen of the mountain winner Niewiadoma, earned $3,000 for nabbing the polka dot jersey. She also earned an additional $100 for every stage she wore the jersey. The best young rider and white jersey winner, Cédrine Kerbaol (CERATIZIT-WNT Pro Cycling), earned the same amount as Niewiadoma.

Yara Kastalijn (Fenix-Deceuninck) earned the combativity award for being the most aggressive rider. For this distinction, Kastalijn earned about $2,000, a significant pay gap compared to the combativity winner was Victor Campenaerts (Lotto-Dstny), who took home about $21,000.

Finally, the teams with the best performances, Team SD Worx, Canyon//SRAM Racing, and Movistar Team, earned about $6,000, $4,000, and $2,500, respectively. A draw-dropping tally compared to the Tour’s top team, Jumbo-Visma’s $50,000 earnings.

The TDFF payments are independent of each rider’s annual salary.

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Five ways the UCI points system will change how the Tour de France is raced

Giro d'Italia provided pointers for 2026 WorldTour relegation race

The Giro d'Italia gave the first clues as to how the UCI's overhaul of the World Rankings points scheme will impact WorldTour teams in the next three seasons as they battle for places in the top division in 2026.

Cyclingnews examined the latest rankings and the points gained during the Giro to see what the new World Rankings system has incentivised and to gauge what we can expect to see during the upcoming Tour de France and beyond.

The UCI revised the points system after criticisms that the points were too heavily weighted toward one-day races leading to a less than ideal situation for the World Rankings. 

The biggest changes came at WorldTour level, most significantly at the Grand Tours like the Tour de France and the Monuments like Paris-Roubaix.

There is still a long way to go until the next WorldTour relegations in 2026, but the new system appears to be changing the shape of the sport in some subtle but important ways, and it could be changing the way the Tour de France is being raced.

Teams don't need a Grand Tour GC contender as badly

The current points system gave even more weight to overall Grand Tour winners - the Tour de France champion earns 1,300 points this year rather than 1,000, and the Giro and Vuelta a España winners earn 1,100 as opposed to 850. However, an expansion in points awarded for stage placings and minor classifications gives more opportunities for teams lacking an overall contender.

Until this season, only the top five riders on a Grand Tour stage were rewarded with points. 

Now, the points for stage results go down to the top 15 and the points for a stage winner is 210 points rather than 120. In comparison, the top 60 riders overall still earn points and each placing got a raise of 20-25%.

Additionally, the UCI changed how the team rankings are calculated, taking the points from the top 20 riders of a team rather than 10. This means that a team can go into a Grand Tour like the Tour de France without a general classification contender and still profit almost as much.

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Take Trek-Segafredo during the Giro d'Italia, for example - they had a perfect balance, with Mads Pedersen as a solid sprinter who earned a stage win and four other top-five stage finishes. They had Toms Skujiņš going on the attack on six stages with four of the breakaways successful in netting him points. He didn't get a stage win but his second place on stage 12 and Alex Kirsch's second place in Rome were worth more than a stage victory last year.

The American team came out of the Giro moving up from eighth to seventh - making up some ground they'd lost during Tour de Romandie and 4 Jours de Dunkerque and getting a leg up on Lotto Dstny, who did not race the Giro.

Even Alpecin-Deceuninck, who were unremarkable in the second and third weeks, managed to gain a decent haul of points with Stefano Oldani in the points on six stages, and Kaden Groves' strong haul in the first week including a stage win.

Expect more aggressive racing in the Tour de France

The Giro d'Italia offered plenty of drama courtesy of breakaway riders, from Ben Healy's superhuman solo on stage 8 to Thibaut Pinot's heartbreak at Crans-Montana and Val di Zoldo, and Derek Gee's Energizer Bunny routine throughout the race.

The points system rewards panache, and for that, we can all be thankful.

Stacking the top 10 in ProSeries races is no longer as lucrative as winning a Grand Tour stage, and the system rewards aggressive riding more than before thanks to the deeper points pool.

Despite not having good GC prospects due to bad luck or budget, EF Education-EasyPost, Israel-Premier Tech and Trek-Segafredo scored more points in the Giro d'Italia than Team DSM with Andreas Leknessund in the top 10 overall. Why? They were sending riders up the road almost every single day.

According to an analysis by Raul Banqueri , Gee, the most combative rider, earned Israel-Premier Tech almost 700 more points for his results - six top 10's on stages, 22nd overall and second in both mountains and points classifications - than he would have with the previous points scheme.

That effort will help his team go a long way toward his team rejoining the WorldTour after being relegated to ProTeam status this year.

Formerly rock bottom of the WorldTour in the triennial rankings, Israel-Premier Tech are now looking quite strong in 15th without having a single GC contender.

The same goes for EF Education-EasyPost. Their top rider in GC was Alberto Bettiol in a very distant 48th after GC men Rigoberto Uran and Hugh Carthy abandoned. They only finished with four riders, but their breakaway riders earned huge profits.

The team claimed two stage wins thanks to Ben Healy in Fossombrone and Magnus Cort on stage 10 . With points from Healy's second place in Bergamo, Cort's third at Tre Cime di Lavaredo, and Alex Cepeda's contentious third at Crans-Montana, they earned 1,020 points and 660 more than they would have in the previous system.

Expect more of the same during the Tour de France where the points on offer are higher than in the Giro.

Big-budget teams will still end up on top

The new system still favours the teams with the biggest budget and top stars. Ineos Grenadiers gained the most UCI points with 2,781 during the Giro d'Italia with Jumbo-Visma and UAE Team Emirates also gaining more than 2,000 points.

Bahrain Victorious, with Damiano Caruso 's 840 points gained through his fourth place overall (600 points) and stage finishes, Jonathan Milan's stage win, points classification victory and other stage placings (a total of 925 points) contributed to the team rocketing five places up the 2023 team rankings to fourth.

Jayco-AlUla profited from Eddie Dunbar's top 10 on GC , earning the fifth-most points but it was still almost 700 fewer than UAE Team Emirates' haul.

There are even more points available at the Tour de France, which is in a points tier of its own.

Favourites Jumbo-Visma, UAE Team Emirates, Ineos Grenadiers and, below them, Bora-Hansgrohe and Bahrain Victorious will likely end up as they were at the end of the 2020-2022 rankings, but it will make the competition between the teams in fifth place and below more intense.

Teams can bounce back from bad luck in Grand Tours

Remco Evenepoel 's abandon due to COVID-19 seriously impacted his team's prospects after a Classics campaign where he was their sole winner.

However, Soudal-Quickstep still managed to come out of the Giro d'Italia with 859 points - midway between Ineos at the top and Corratec-Selle Italia in 22nd. Finishing with only two riders, they scored only marginally less than Team DSM who had one rider in the top 10.

Compare this with last year, when Simon Yates abandoned the Giro d'Italia due to a knee injury and was also unable to race in the Tour de France. His absence in the GC severely hampered Jayco's points haul and they had to scramble desperately for points at the end of the season .

Teams can breathe a sigh of relief as the UCI's points overhaul which gives far more opportunities to gain points outside of the general classification.

Last season, stage results totaled just 37% of the total points pot, while this year that figure has risen to 66%. The GC, meanwhile, used to account for 55% of the total points awarded but is now only 29%.

Evenepoel's stage wins in the time trials counted for 80 more points than last season, and his fourth place at Gran Sasso d'Italia 68 more.

Through the stage results, Soudal-Quickstep earned more points than Movistar, who had Einer Rubio finish in 11th place overall and only dropped two spots in the team rankings, with Groupama-FDJ and Bahrain Victorious climbing over them.

Transfer season will be intense

Expanding the points to the top 20 means teams are freer to choose who they send to the Tour de France, and freer to launch riders up the road in hopes a breakaway will stick.

Teams will need stage hunters if they can't hire a good GC prospect. That will make the negotiations to hire riders like Gee or Toms Skujiņš who can go on the attack day after day far more lucrative. A second-tier sprinter or climber will also become more valuable for teams who can't score a Tour de France contender or who need a back-up plan.

And who deserves this kind of reward more than the swashbucklers of the Grand Tours who can make even the dullest day for the GC a thrill to watch?

One team that will need to start working on building a much deeper team is Astana Qazaqstan. Despite having Mark Cavendish and a stage win from the Giro, they eked out a paltry 680 points in the Giro - fewer than Eolo Kometa who are nowhere in the UCI team rankings.

As we saw with Israel-Premier Tech, a good recruitment strategy is key. Gee, Marco Frigo, and Matthew Riccitello - all points scorers in the Giro- were new to the team this season.

Astana are up to 22nd from 24th, but they are more than two thousand points behind 18th place in the rankings, so Alexander Vinokourov really needs to do some wheeling and dealing in July.

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