On Sunday, Tadej Pogačar secured a remarkable victory at the Tour de France, clinching six stage wins and leading his Team UAE – Emirates squad to victory in the overall team classification. The total prize pool for the race amounts to €2,301,200 which is $3.63 million CAD, of which Pogačar and his team earned $1.18 million.
General classification prizes
The overall winner of the general classification receives $730,000. Prizes decrease through the ranks, with the runner-up receiving $292,000, third place $146,000, and amounts ranging from $102,000 to $1,500 for cyclists finishing fourth through twentieth place.
Green and Polka Dot jersey prize money
The winner of the points classification (Green Jersey) and King of the Mountains (Polka Dot Jersey) each receive approximately $36,500. Prizes decrease with the runner-up earning approximately $22,000, and amounts ranging down to $2,900 for eighth place.
White jersey prize money
The best young rider (White Jersey), aged 25 and under, receives $29,200. Prizes for second to fourth place are approximately $22,000, $14,600, and $7,300 respectively.
Individual stage prize money
Each stage victory at the Tour de France commands a prize of $16,000. Second place receives $8,000, third place around $4,100, and amounts gradually decrease down to $440 for 15th through 20th place.
Additional prizes
Additional awards include a daily combativity prize of approximately $2,900 and an overall combativity award of $29,200 for the most aggressive rider throughout the race. Prizes for mountain climbs range from $1,170 for hors categorie climbs to $290 for category four ascents.
Lanterne Rouge prize
There is no cash prize for being the last rider, although riders often humorously “compete” for it.
Team bonuses and contract renewals
In addition to prize money, stage wins typically trigger team bonuses and may lead to improved contract opportunities in the future. It’s worth noting that prize money earned at the Tour, like in most professional cycling races, is typically distributed evenly among riders and support staff.
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