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How Much Do Tour de France Riders Make?

Here's how much are the jaw-dropping efforts of the 2023 Tour de France athletes are actually worth.

Before we break down rider payouts, it's important to note how much money was up for grabs: with a total purse prize of $2.8 million, the lion's share goes to the top riders and teams.

Please, show me the money.

The top 20 general classification riders received the highest rewards. The overall winner and yellow jersey for the second year in a row, Jonas Vingegaard (Jumbo Visma), earned $540,000.

Second-place GC rider Tadej Pogačar (UAE Team Emirates) earned around $200,000, while his teammate and third-place GC finisher Adam Yates earned about $100,000.

Tour riders who finish between 21st and 160th place receive €1,000 (around $1,097).

In addition to the GC win, stage winners earn a separate payout. The first rider to cross the finish line for each stage earns about $12,000. Payouts decrease incrementally, with the 20th-place finisher making around $329.

Riders lucky enough to earn a color-specific jersey get an additional payout. Green (sprinter's) jersey winner Jasper Philipsen (Alpecin–Deceuninck), aka "Jasper the Master," and the polka dot (King of the Mountain) jersey winner Giulio Ciccone (Lidl–Trek) both took home $27,000. Payouts extend to second and third-place contenders, with each earning almost $16,000 and $10,900, respectively.

Contenders under age 25 are eligible to win the white jersey. Pogačar wore the white jersey for a historic fourth time during the 110th Tour. His payout was approximately $22,000. With the top four young riders compensated, the fourth-place rider earns roughly $5,400.

Additionally, riders known for attacking the peloton can earn the distinction of "most aggressive rider," which comes with the red jersey and a $21,900 payout.

Finally, the top three teams of the Tour get a piece of the pie. This year, Jumbo-Visma took top honors earning over $50,000. The UAE Team Emirates squad finished second with about $30,000, and Ineos Grenadiers finished third and collected almost $22,000.

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Tadej Pogačar remains the highest-paid rider in the men’s WorldTour, according to a report by La Gazzetta dello Sport . The Italian newspaper reports that Pogačar’s €6 million per year earnings put him top of the list, ahead of compatriot Primož Roglič and Tour de France champion Jonas Vingegaard.

Roglič, who left Jumbo-Visma for Bora-Hansgrohe, has a reported salary of €4.5 million per year, while La Gazzetta estimates Vingegaard’s income from Visma-Lease A Bike to be €4 million.

World champion Mathieu van der Poel is joint third on La Gazzetta’s list on €4 million a year, with his rival Wout van Aert earning an estimated €3.5 million.

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Remco Evenepoel lies sixth on an estimated €2.8 million per season, ahead of Tom Pidcock and Adam Yates, whose earnings are both estimated at €2.7 million per year. The list is completed by two more Ineos riders, Egan Bernal and Carlos Rodriguez (€2.5 million).

La Gazzetta notes that its estimates refer only to the salaries paid to riders by their teams and their report does not calculate additional earnings from sponsorship and appearance fees.

In addition to his salary from UAE Team Emirates, Pogačar also has endorsement deals with DMT shoes, Met helmets, Enervit nutritional products, Croatian water brand Jana, American home tech company Plume and the Slovenian tourism board.

Pogačar’s agent Alex Carera told La Gazzetta that his client would also open Chinese social media accounts in 2024, though he reportedly turned down a sponsorship offer from a Chinese telecommunications company late last year.

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“No athlete in my career has had such a strong appeal to brands,” Carera said. "In cycling, Pogačar can be seen as the most universal, the most versatile, the one with the greatest communicative reach.”

After winning the Tour of Flanders, Il Lombardia, Paris-Nice, Amstel Gold Race and Flèche Wallonne in 2023, Pogačar will target the Giro d'Italia and Tour de France this season before racing the Paris Olympics and the World Championships in Zürich. 

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Chris Froome is still among the highest paid riders in cycling, according to reports.

French newspaper   L'Equipe and Belgian newspaper Het Nieuwsblad have compiled an updated list of male riders believed to earn the most in professional cycling, with four-time Tour de France winner Froome maintaining his position as the highest paid rider in the sport.

But there is some change to the list, as Peter Sagan slips down the order while rising star Tadej Pogačar climbs up to the second paid rider after signing a new contract with UAE Team Emirates.

Froome is believed to be the highest paid rider, according to the reports, as the Brit earns an estimated €5.5million (£4.6million) per year after signing with Israel Start-Up Nation.

Peter Sagan is now joint second on the list alongside 2020 Tour de France winner Tadej Pogačar, both on €5million.

The winner of the 2018 Tour de France Geraint Thomas (Ineos Grenadiers) is still high up amongst the best paid riders, taking home an estimated €3.5million (£2.9million) annually, while his team-mate Egan Bernal is not far behind on €2.8million.

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World champion Julian Alaphilippe (Deceuninck - Quick-Step) remains in the top-10 of highest paid riders on €2.3million, but his Classics rivals Wout van Aert (Jumbo-Visma) and Mathieu van der Poel (Alpecin-Fenix) are new additions to the list, with Van Aert taking home €2.2million while Van der Poel takes home around €2million, according to Het Nieuwsblad  and L'Equipe. 

The top-20 highest earning cyclists according to reports

1. Chris Froome (Gbr) Israel Start-up Nation €5.5 million

2. Tadej Pogačar (Slo) UAE-Team Emirates, Peter Sagan (Svk) Bora-Hansgrohe, €5 million

3. Geraint Thomas (Gbr) Ineos Grenadiers, €3.5 million

4. Egan Bernal (Col)  Ineos Grenadiers,  €2.8 million

5. Michał Kwiatkowski (Pol) Ineos Grenadiers,  €2.5 million

6. Julian Alaphilippe (Fra) Deceuninck - Quick-Step, € 2.3 million

7. Wout van Aert (Bel) Jumbo-Visma, Alejandro Valverde (Spa) Movistar, Richard Carapaz (Ecu) Ineos Grenadiers €2.2 million

8. Vincenzo Nibali (Ita) Trek-Segafredo €2.1 million

9. Mathieu van der Poel (Ned) Alpecin-Fenix , Adam Yates (Gbr) Ineos Grenadiers, Primoz Roglic (Slo) Jumbo-Visma, Thibaut Pinot (Fra) Groupama-FDJ, Jakob Fuglsang (Den) Astana, Romain Bardet (Fra) Team DSM, €2 million,

10. Elia Viviani (Ita) Cofidis, Nairo Quintana (Col) Arkéa-Samsic, €1.9 million

11. Fernando Gaviria (Col) UAE-Team Emirates, €1.8 million

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How much money do riders and teams make at the Tour de France?

Perhaps one of the most difficult sporting events out there, it´s a test of both mental and physical fortitude, but is the payday worth the struggle.

As the most prestigious race on the cycling calendar and one of the oldest sporting events in the world, one can imagine that winning the famous Tour de France brings with it a lucractive payday, but just how much are we talking? Let´s take a look.

The Tour de France has arrived

On Friday July 1st, the 109th edition of the Tour de France will commence with cyclists setting off from the Danish capital city of Copenhagen before they undertake the arduous task of conquering 21 brutal stages all the way through to July 24th. As with any one the editions of this famous event, there will be varying battles. This year for example will offer fans the chance to see whether or not Slovenian star Tadej Pogačar can defend his crown and thereby become one of only a few riders in history to win three consecutive Tour titles.

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What´s the prize money in the 2022 Tour de France?

This year’s event sees an almost identical pot up for grabs in comparison with last year, which it should be said was about €60,000 less than it has been in the two editions prior to 2021. In the Tour de France which follows on from last year´s event when the amount was increased. The total amount available is approximately €2.6 million.

Now while that’s a lot of money to the everyday person, when compared to other professional sports out there it´s actually quite modest. Consider for a moment the Wimbledon tennis tournament, with a prize pool of €40,799,650. The men´s and women´s singles winners will both pocket roughly €1,981,697 which is almost the same amount as the entire pot available for the world´s most famous bike race. What then is the break down of said pot? How much do the first three get and do others get any money as well? Let´s find out!

How much do riders in the Tour de France get?

When the three weeks of gruelling struggle is finally over and the winners take to the podium, just what can they look forward to aside from the famous bowl shaped trophy and the funny little stuffed toy in the likeness of a lion? In this year´s Tour de France the overall winner or general classification champion as he´s known will pocket €506,790. That is of course essentially the same amount that Pogačar himself took home after emerging victorious in last year’s race. Where second place and third place are concerned, they will earn €202,520 and €100,780) respectively for their places on the podium. After that we´ve got the remainder of the top seven who will all take home at least €9,920 each, whilst each rider who manages to complete the final stage in Paris will take home approximately €992.

The prize money of the 2022 Tour de France There's over €2 million up for grabs this July, and plenty of ways to earn a slice of it https://t.co/3RnwPOdEH5 — Cyclingnews (@Cyclingnewsfeed) June 22, 2022

What about money for Tour de France teams?

Given the importance of teams in the Tour de France it makes perfect sense that they receive monetary prizes as well. After all it´s most definitely a team effort when it comes to winning the race overall. How does it work? Prize money is distributed between teams, jersey classification victors and stage winners. Each stage winner will take home €10,960 per victory, while second and third on each day will earn €5,420 and €2,770. Where the teams themselves are concerned, rest assured a the lion´s share goes to those who finish in the top three. First place earns €49,604 while second and third take home €28,840 and €19,611 respectively.

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The winner of the Tour de France earns a prize of €500,000. Individual stage winners receive around €11,000 per stage.

The Tour de France stands as the pinnacle of professional cycling, offering prestige and significant financial rewards to its competitors.

Every July, cyclists worldwide embark on this grueling three-week journey, covering approximately 3,500 kilometers through the varying terrain of France and its neighboring countries.

The financial incentives offered extend beyond the coveted yellow jersey’s half-million-euro prize. With each stage presenting an opportunity for glory and cash, riders vie for stage victories and special jerseys, which also carry monetary bonuses.

These rewards extend down the classification, making the race a test of endurance and skill and a potentially lucrative endeavor for those who excel.

Distributing prize money across various categories ensures that even those who don’t clinch the overall lead have ample opportunity to gain recognition and remuneration.

The Tour de France captures imaginations with its grueling climbs, breathtaking sprints, and relentless competition.

Riders not only battle for the coveted yellow jersey but also for attractive prize money. Understanding the financial stakes involved shows the race’s value beyond the glory.

Breaking Down the Prize Money

Amidst the sweat and cheers, there lies a lucrative pool of earnings. The Tour de France boasts a generous prize purse. The overall winner pedals home with a hefty sum. But the financial rewards spread beyond the champion.

• The overall winner takes a significant share.
• Stage winners receive daily prizes.
• Jersey holders earn money for each day they retain it.
• Team awards boost each member’s earnings.

The total prize money often surpasses several million euros, divided among various categories.

Comparing Earnings: Winners vs Supporting Riders

The champion’s earnings outshine the rest. Yet, supporting riders, such as domestiques, skillfully aid the lead riders. They also secure financial rewards for their critical roles.

• Supporting riders share in the team’s overall prize.
• Bonuses may be awarded for exceptional performance.
• Individual stage efforts bring in additional income.

While top riders reap the most, the sport ensures that every pedaling effort adds monetary value. Every team member’s contribution gets recognized through the collective prize distribution.

The Tour de France stands as one of the most prestigious cycling races in the world. It’s not only about pedaling to victory but also about significant financial rewards.

Prospective champions and earnest participants are all vying for a slice of the wealth that comes with this illustrious event.

Below, we explore what winning or merely participating can mean for a cyclist’s bank account.

What Victory Means for a Cyclist’s Pocketbook

Winning the Tour de France is like reaching the pinnacle of cycling success. But it’s not just the glory and the fame at stake; there’s also a hefty paycheck waiting at the Champs-Élysées for those who conquer the grueling paths.

Let’s break down the numbers:

• The victor takes home an impressive €500,000.
• Second place commands a €200,000 reward, while third place earns €100,000.
• Beyond the podium, all finishers are granted a prize, which decreases incrementally down the ranks.
• Bonus money is also on offer for stage wins and special jersey holders.

Beyond the Yellow Jersey: Financial Incentives

The Yellow Jersey, the iconic symbol of cycling supremacy, represents the general classification leader. But the monetary gains extend beyond just the top spot.

Here’s a glimpse into the other incentives that add up:

Cyclists can also earn through daily allowances, endorsements, and team bonuses. The commitment to months of intense training and strategizing can certainly pay off in multiple ways.

All these rewards create a potent mix of motivation for cyclists to push their limits every kilometer of the Tour de France.

The Tour de France isn’t just a battle of physical endurance and mental toughness; it’s also a detailed chess game where team strategies play a pivotal role in clinching victory.

Within the whir of wheels and the rush of the peloton, there’s a fascinating economic dynamic at play.

Teams are not just focused on wearing the yellow jersey but also on the financial rewards that come with every pedal stroke.

The Economic Role of Domestiques and Sprinters

Domestiques and sprinters have distinct roles crucial for a team’s success and economic gain. Let’s investigate their responsibilities and how they impact the team’s winnings.

Domestiques

• These riders are the backbone of any successful cycling team, working tirelessly to support their leader. They fetch water, shield teammates from the wind, and pace the lead riders up challenging climbs. Despite not basking in the limelight, their work is essential for a shared stake in the team’s financial rewards.
• When it comes to high-speed finishes, sprinters seize the spotlight. Their victories in flat stages can earn significant prize money and bonus points, contributing to the team’s overall standings – and their collective purse.

Team Prize-Sharing Protocols

Pre-agreed protocols govern the distribution of Tour de France earnings within a team. Typically, prize money is not the sole preserve of individual stage winners or the overall victor.

Sharing the spoils: Winning the Tour de France is a team effort. Recognizing this, teams often split the prize money among all members, including support staff.

The precise split can vary widely. Some teams may offer performance bonuses, while others work on an equal share basis.

The internal economics of a cycling team are as complex as the race itself, with every rider playing their part for both glory and gain.

Imagine the rush, the speed, the energy at the Tour de France. Now, think about the rewards. Cycling’s biggest event isn’t just about the glory; there’s big money in those wheels.

Each pedal push might inch a rider closer to a hefty payday. Let’s pedal through the lucrative path from the starting signal to a bank account boost.

Stage Wins and Intermediate Sprints: The Monetary Impact

Winning a stage at the Tour de France is a dream for every rider. More than pride, stage victories come with cash prizes.

As fans cheer, riders’ bank balances may swell. Intermediate sprints pepper the stages, offering chances to pocket earnings before the finish line.

• Stage winners can earn thousands of euros.
• Intermediate sprints add smaller wins, but every euro counts.

The Financial Journey of a Tour de France Rider

The Tour isn’t just about one race or sprint. A rider’s financial journey weaves through 21 stages. Jerseys matter. The yellow jersey leader is not just about glory; it signifies potential earnings. Teams play roles. They divide prize money, aiming to support aligning goals.

• Jersey rewards pay out for overall classification positions.
• Team strategies may influence individual earnings.
• Combative and team prizes bolster the total prizes on offer.

Bonuses come in various forms:

• Riders aim for the general classification; the top prize often exceeds 500,000 euros.
• Through bonuses, a rider can boost his income by several thousand euros.

Endorsements and sponsorships also come into play. Success on the Tour de France stage can lead to lucrative deals, increasing a cyclist’s earnings well beyond prize money.

Riders’ Revenue Beyond Racing sheds light on the financial gains cyclists earn off the track. Money from racing is just a piece of the pie.

Riders also earn considerable income through sponsorships, endorsements, and post-tour opportunities. Let’s examine the diverse revenue streams that fuel these athletes’ financial well-being.

Sponsorships and Endorsements: Cycling’s Financial Fuel

Sponsorship deals are a major income source for professional cyclists. Cyclists wear brand logos on gear and apparel. This visibility earns them money. Endorsement deals often come with big events like the Tour de France.

Successful riders attract more deals. High-profile athletes land lucrative contracts. Let’s breakdown sponsorship and endorsement incomes:

• Team Sponsorships: Teams have main sponsors, usually large corporations.
• Individual Endorsements: Top cyclists might sign personal deals with brands.
• Product Placement: Riders can earn by showcasing products in public appearances.

Post-tour Earning Potentials

After the Tour De France, cyclists’ worth can skyrocket. Book deals, speaking engagements, and appearances add to their income. Awareness rises after the tour. Winners can earn substantial fees for events.

Here, we explore varied post-tour earning opportunities:

• Speaker Fees: Cyclists share experiences at events, earning speaker fees.
• Book and Media Deals: Athletes may write books or participate in documentaries.
• Appearances: Riders make guest appearances at events, boosting their pay.

The Tour de France is more than a display of supreme athleticism and endurance; it’s a dynamic economic engine. This iconic cycling event spins a vast web of financial benefits that stretch far beyond the finish line.

Host Cities And Tourism Revenues

Each year, the Tour de France paints towns yellow with cyclists and fans, creating a festival atmosphere that transcends the race.

Host cities see a major visitor surge, driving hotel bookings, restaurant reservations, and retail sales. Here’s a glimpse of the economic boost they receive:

• Hotels and accommodations often reach full capacity.
• Local shops and eateries enjoy increased sales.
• Cultural attractions see higher visitor numbers.

Broadcasting Rights and Merchandising Effects

The race’s allure extends to screens worldwide, capturing the attention of millions. Broadcasting rights are a lucrative slice of the Tour’s economic pie. Merchandisers also cash in, riding the wave of the event’s popularity. Let’s break down the impact:

• Television networks pay a premium for broadcasting rights.
• Official merchandise sells globally, from jerseys to souvenirs.
• Advertising deals linked with the event sky-rocket.

How Much Do Tour de France Riders Get Paid?

Tour de France riders’ salaries vary, with top riders earning millions annually, while domestiques might earn around $50,000. Prize money from the race itself can exceed $600,000 for the winner.

How Much Money Does the Tour de France Winner Get?

The Tour de France winner’s prize is about €500,000. Prize money varies yearly and is split among the team.

How Much Does It Cost to Run the Tour de France?

The Tour de France organization costs are not publicly disclosed, but estimates suggest it could exceed $100 million to run the entire event.

Do Cycling Teams Share Prize Money?

Yes, cycling teams distribute prize money among all team members, often following a pre-agreed split.

What Is the Prize Money for the Tour de France Winner?

The Tour De France winner’s prize money is approximately €500,000.

Wrapping up, the Tour de France isn’t just a test of endurance and skill but also a significant earning opportunity for cyclists.

Prize money and team sponsorships boost their earnings, reflecting the prestige of this iconic race.

Whether for glory or financial reward, racers pedal for victory and substantial financial gains.

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How Much do Pro Cyclists Make?

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The world of cycling sees a wide gulf between how much pro cyclists earn and the many many cyclists scraping by at the bottom of the Continental level. Compared to other sports though – like football – cyclists actually still earn relatively ‘normal’ incomes through their sport.

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In this article, I’m going to attempt to show some of the known figures for riders across different levels of men’s cycling and the difference in money between men’s and women’s cycling.

2020 saw some changes in pro cycling. The men’s WorldTour stayed the same but the Pro Continental level was renamed the Pro Series. The Women’s WorldTour meant something slightly different and there was a women’s Pro Series level of races too for the first time. However, no Pro Continental level for women’s teams.

As this post was first written in 2019, the terms used are to reflect the naming conventions of that year.

Which pro cyclists earn the most?

Now, this isn’t a definitive list. Just like in the real world, not everyone likes to tell people what they earn. As such it’s a list of only the numbers I could actually find and even those may require being taken with a pinch of salt. There are some big names missing from this list like Julian Alaphilippe who signed a new contract at Deceuninck-Quickstep in June 2019 after his excellent Tour de France . But it should give an idea of a professional cyclist salary.

Tadej Pogačar’s net worth is unknown but in 2021 he confirmed what is reputedly the highest paid contract in pro cycling at the moment. It was also one of the longest at 6 years but this has been matched by Juan Ayuso in 2022, although not with Pogačar’s net worth.

Prize Money and other incomes

What this table also doesn’t include is the extra money that pro cyclists earn through prize money. I covered all of the teams’ and riders’ prize money from the 2019 Tour de France , which showed just how big the payoffs are for winning. It also showed the little money some riders get to supplement their wages after 3 weeks of hard racing.

The prize money for races varies massively. The total prize pot for the men’s Amstel Gold in 2019 was €40k and just €10k for the women’s race . Some races are bucking this trend and offering equal prize money, such as the Tour de Yorkshire . It’s important to note that all of the salaries listed here do not include prize money winnings or endorsements.

Appearance money is another source of income and is rarely openly discussed. Allegedly, Chris Froome received €2 million just to take part in the 2018 Giro d’Italia for instance.

At the end of 2017, it was reported that half of the women’s peloton was earning under €10,000 a year. 17% were earning nothing at all and a touch over 50% also had second jobs to supplement their racing career. At the same point in time, just 11% of women’s riders were earning more than €34,000. An amount that’s comparable to the minimum wage in men’s cycling.

How much do professional cyclists make?

So we’ve seen what the star riders earn, what is a regular pro cyclist salary?

Well, the average pro cyclist salary for a WorldTour domestique is between €100,000 and €400,000. You’re looking at the likes of Tim Declercq and Julian Vermote in this category ( although Vermote’s stock has fallen a bit as of 2021 ). The guys who don’t necessarily get the glory themselves yet put in a tonne of work to benefit the team. Georg Preidler was reportedly on €170,000 for FDJ during 2017-2018. Tadej Pogacar’s first contract with Team UAE Emirates was supposedly for €70,000 before being quickly redrawn after winning the Tour of the Algarve in his first season.

A super-domestique type rider can earn anywhere between the high-end of that range and the bottom of the table above. Geraint Thomas salary was reported to be €1-1.5 million in 2018, then he won the Tour de France and now finds himself earning €3 million.

Pro cyclist salary – minimum wages

At certain levels in the sport of cycling a minimum wage structure appears but below that level riders will potentially be on much less money to race. In 2019, the UCI minimum wage for men’s Pro-Continental level cyclists was €30,855. For the WorldTour, that number is €40,045.

There’s been some reasonable progression in these minimum wages since 2013. Back then a Pro-Continental cyclist would get at least €30,250 and a UCI WorldTour minimum salary for a rider was at least €36,000. For 2018, the current Pro-Continental UCI minimum wage of €30,855 was introduced and WorldTour riders were now able to get at least €38,115.

Neo-pros at both levels get slightly less. these were set at €25,300 for Pro-Continental neo-pros and €29,370 for WorldTour level neo-pros in 2013. These increased in 2018 to €25,806 at Pro-Conti level and €30,893 for WorldTour level riders. The current numbers are €26,322 and €31,609.

There’s no minimum pro cyclist salary for those racing at Continental level, so some will be receiving an income but plenty won’t be. I wouldn’t expect their salaries to be higher than the neo-pro rates except maybe for high profile riders at that level like a Davide Rebellin or Adam Blythe – even then probably not by much. It’s often thought that 2.2/1.2 races aren’t considered as professional races, so you’ll often hear of a rider taking their first pro win at a higher level.

For women, the situation is closer to that of the Continental riders than any other level. Up until now, there has been no minimum wage at all for women cyclists. 2020 will be the first season with a minimum wage, but only for women on the 8 WorldTour teams . For 2020, it will start at €15,000, with plans to then increase it gradually over the next three years.

If things go to plan, the minimum wage will rise to €20,000 in 2021, to €27,500 in 2022 and become equal to Pro Continental men’s teams by 2023. The number of women’s WorldTour teams should also have grown by then too. Now that Boels-Dolmans have confirmed sponsorship until 2023, they should be able to jump to WorldTour status from 2021. There is no official neo-pro status for women but this is also aiming to be introduced in 2023. Full details from the UCI here . One suggested salary for Annemiek van Vleuten at Movistar is €250k a year. I’ve also seen a salary for Marianne Vos whilst at her peak at Rabo-Liv of €400k.

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2022 Tour de France: A Dash for Cash at La Grande Boucle

The world’s best male cyclists are riding against one another in a grueling 2,068-mile race through four countries for a cut of $2.4 million in Tour de France prize money pool.

21 stages. 22 teams. 23 days. $2 million and change up for grabs.

Welcome to the 109th edition of the Tour de France , the world’s most prestigious and challenging bicycle race filled with twists and turns, hills and valleys, mountains, and more mountains.

Kicking off in Copenhagen, Denmark on July 1, this year’s race features cyclists competing in daily jaunts through cities and countryside — each day of the tour consisting of challenges such as time trials, flat stages, hilly stages, and mountain stages.

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After each stage, the leading rider will don the iconic yellow jersey — a symbol of dominance — until the next day’s stage begins.

And it all culminates on July 24, when we get to witness one exhausted rider make the picturesque trek down the Champs-Élysées in Paris.

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Let’s take a look at what winning looks like at La Grande Boucle.

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How Much Does the Winner of the Tour de France Make?

While all eyes will be on the one wearing the yellow jersey, there are actually several ways riders can secure the bag.

The winner of the final individual general classification is considered the overall winner of the event overall. This year, that cyclist will walk away with roughly $522,000 in Tour de France prize money.

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The second-place rider earns around $210,000 , while third place brings home about $105,000.

A full breakdown of the prize money (in Euros) in descending order of finish can be found here .

But in addition to overall placement at the end of the race, there’s also money to make for riders who earn various colored jerseys and end up leading in categories related to points, performance in the mountains, and more.

This means a cyclist who dominates in various fashions can earn some major bank depending on how many jerseys they wear, points they earn and stages they win.

Here’s a breakdown of the prize money for each category, per Cycling Weekly :

• Points Classification – $26,000
• Mountain Classification – $26,000
• Young Rider Classification -$21,000
• Team Classification – $53,000
• Individual Stage – $11,600

There’s also a payday awaiting the cyclist who earns the title of “Most Aggressive Rider” — which last year was worth more than $20,000 .

Also, even simply finishing the race means a payday — at least $1,000 or so.

There’s also a way to make bank by being the first to the top of the mountain.

The rider who reaches the summit of Col du Galibier in the Alps earns the Souvenir Henri Desgrange , while the cyclist who makes it to the top of the Col du Tourmalet in the Pyrenees wins the Souvenir Jacques Goddet .

Each accolade means more than $5,000 in prize money.

Who is the Tour de France Favorite?

With 22 teams at eight riders each, it’s hard to pinpoint which cyclist will be at the front of the peloton come the final stage.

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There is, however, one man who stands at the top of the tour — Tadej Pogacar.

The 23-year-old cycling phenom from Slovenia is the reigning two-time champion of the Tour de France, winning in 2020 and 2021.

Can Pogacar make it three in a row? FanDuel Sportsbook ‘s outright betting odds have him as the favorite to claim the yellow jersey at -145.

Last year’s runner-up, Jonas Vingegaard , is also expected to contend, as is 2020 runner-up Primoz Roglic . Both sit at +420 to win the tour.

Let’s have a look at who else could be in the mix for the overall victory :

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Numbers reflect future outright betting odds to win the Tour de France at  FanDuel Sportsbook  as of July 1

Tadej Pogacar-145 Jonas Vingegaard+420 Primoz Roglic+420 Geraint Thomas+1600 Daniel Martinez+2000 Alexander Vlasov+2200 Enric Mas Nicolau+3300 Ben O’Connor+3300 Adam Yates+4500 Damiano Caruso+4500

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Ever wondered how much you’d earn if you won the Tour de France twice before you turned 23?

Six million euros ($6.6 million) a year, that’s how much.

At least, that’s what a report published this weekend by sports finance outlet Calcio e Finanza suggests Tadej Pogačar is earning in 2022.

The Calcio e Finanza study shows the top 20 salaries for male pro cyclists in 2022. Although the numbers are best-guess calculations rather than confirmed team paychecks – and some of the data is likely based on 2021 salaries – the list gives an interesting flavor of what’s going on in the big business of pro cycling.

Before we dive into some of the interesting details, here’s the list:

Top-20 wages, per Calcio e Finanza

• Tadej Pogačar (UAE Emirates): €6.0 million
• Chris Froome (Israel Start-Up Nation): €5.5 million
• Peter Sagan (TotalEnergies): €5.5 million
• Geraint Thomas (Ineos Grenadiers): €3.5 million
• Egan Bernal (Ineos Grenadiers): €2.8 million
• Michał Kwiatkowski (Ineos Grenadiers): €2.5 million
• Julian Alaphilippe (Quick-Step Alpha Vinyl): €2.3 million
• Alejandro Valverde (Movistar): €2.2 million
• Richard Carapaz (Ineos Grenadiers): €2.2 million
• Wout van Aert (Jumbo-Visma): €2.2 million
• Vincenzo Nibali (Astana Qazaqstan): €2.1 million
• Primož Roglič (Jumbo-Visma): €2.0 million
• Mathieu van der Poel (Alpecin-Fenix): €2.0 million
• Adam Yates (Ineos Grenadiers): €2.0 million
• Thibaut Pinot (Groupama-FDJ): €2.0 million
• Romain Bardet (Team DSM): €2.0 million
• Jakob Fuglsang (Israel-Premier Tech): €2.0 million
• Elia Viviani (Ineos Grenadiers): €1.9 million
• Nairo Quintana (Arkéa-Samsic): €1.9 million
• Fernando Gaviria (UAE Team Emirates): €1.8 million

Some takeaways:

Ineos grenadiers still boasts bumper bank balance.

The results may have slowed down slightly for Ineos Grenadiers, but the funding sure hasn’t.

According to Calcio e Finanza , the British super-squad has four of the top 10 earners in 2022, and six of the full 20. Geraint Thomas, Egan Bernal, Michał Kwiatkowski, and Richard Carapaz all sit in the top nine, costing Jim Ratcliffe’s Ineos outfit some €11.0 million ($12.2 million) in total.

The Team Sky/Ineos squad has long been known to dish out the most lucrative dollars, and Chris Froome was a regular at the top of salary scales throughout the past decade.

The sponsor shift to chemicals giant Ineos in 2019 hasn’t changed that. The Ratcliffe-led multi-national is believed to be the fourth largest of its kind with its $61 billion turnover, and has stakes in sports from sailing to soccer. It’s got money to burn and a logo to sell.

Although Thomas is believed to earn below what is reported above, his salary will still be suitably seismic, and paypackets will be weighty through the Ineos roster. It would be fascinating to see what the team pays its youngest rising stars, but you can bet it will be a lot more than that of its rivals.

Big scores means big salary for Tadej Pogačar

If you want to keep the next Eddy Merckx wearing your jersey, you gotta pay for it.

UAE Emirates is giving Tadej Pogačar €6 million per season to keep the 23-year-old sensation on the books. Extrapolate that out over the remaining six years of his contract and the total is staggering. Yep, Pogačar’s near-future is currently valued at a cool €36 million ($40 million).

With two Tours de France titles and two monument victories already under his very slim belt, Pogačar is no doubt the dominant rider of the era.

But more importantly for both him and his UAE Team Emirates squad, he should have at least 10 years left in his legs. That’s a whole lot of talent and a veritable pipeline of future results. Whether it justifies the eye-watering wages paid by mega-rich Emirati tycoons is up for debate.

Past results trump future success

A quick glance at the top four in the report shows that it’s not always what you might do in the future — but what you’ve done in the past — that counts.

Stuttering stars of past seasons Chris Froome, Peter Sagan, and Geraint Thomas are next in line behind Tadej Pogačar in terms of top salaries, but certainly not in terms of sure-fire future success.

Although Thomas and Sagan could still surprise, the duo is far from anyone’s eyesight in 2022.

Sagan was bettered by upcoming teammate Antony Turgis at Milan-San Remo, and Thomas may not even be selected for this year’s Tour, despite winning it in 2018.

And Froome? With his 37th birthday on the horizon and ongoing questions about his competitiveness, no one is betting on him hitting a podium any time soon.

But what Froome, Sagan and Thomas lack in recent results, they make up for in bringing a team prestige, expertise and future funding. Those things aren’t results, but they count.

Small teams have to spend big

Second-tier teams may not have the biggest budgets, but they still have to muscle up with WorldTour superpowers to stay competitive.

Peter Sagan’s salary at the second-division TotalEnergies is an outlier given the team’s radical reinvention at the turn of the season. However, the ProTeam squads Alpecin-Fenix and Arkéa-Samsic also make the list, with Mathieu van der Poel and Nairo Quintana earning 13th and 19th most respectively.

That Alpecin-Fenix and Arkéa-Samsic can stretch to €2.0 million for “MvdP” and “Nairoman” points to the self-perpetuating system of pro cycling.

The teams’ top ranking in the ProTeam division means they reap the benefits of being automatically invited to the world’s biggest races. In turn, that means they can pay their two biggest stars sufficient to keep them generating the results needed to top the points tables.

The unknown numbers behind personal sponsors

Calcio e Finanza states its list is based on salaries, but it’s not clear whether personal sponsors are included. And those outside-the-team deals can stack up fast.

Mark Cavendish, one of the biggest cycling names of the century, doesn’t make the list published this weekend. However, it’s well-known that his sprint successes at Quick-Step Alpha Vinyl are funded by his own personal backers. Who the contributing partners are is unknown, but the Manxman has a host of past and future partners, ranging from luxury watch brand Richard Mille to Nike shoes, Specialized bikes and much more.

Likewise, Sagan has a huge host of collaborations, including at 10-year tie-in with Sportful, and Froome has his fingers in a range of blossoming tech brands.

Riders like Cavendish, Sagan and Froome can afford their Monaco mansions thanks to their multiple revenue streams. Accounting for those lucrative extra partnerships could change Calcio e Finanza’s countdown significantly.

Cycling is still small-fry

Pro cycling’s top salaries are staggering and are likely to continue increasing. But they’re pocket-money compared to some of the world’s wealthiest sports.

Soccer superstar Lionel Messi is reported to be earning $130 million in 2022 at his Paris Saint-Germain team, with up to $100 million from salaries and bonuses and the remainder from endorsements.

Meanwhile, top Formula One drivers Lewis Hamilton and Max Verstappen are believed to be banking $40 million and $25 million, respectively, this racing season.

The NBA’s Stephen Curry is on $45 million per season, while the entire team budget for the New York Mets in baseball is close to $250 million per season.

Tadej Pogačar will need to win a lot more yellow jerseys to match those numbers.

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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.

Prize Money Tour de France - Jumbo-Visma take big portion of €600.000 attributed so far

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Place - Prize

€349.200 awarded during first Tour de France week - How much prize money did every team earn?

Final startlist (with bibs) tour de france with pogacar, roglic, van aert, van der poel, jakobsen, ganna and vingegaard.

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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Top 10 highest paid cyclists in the world right now

Professional cycling is notoriously secretive about what goes on behind the scenes and when it comes to salaries there is no exception.

Nevertheless, it is still possible to get a good grasp of what you can earn from all those long days spent grinding it out on the saddle. We have pulled together a top 10 of the highest paid cyclists in the world right now.

10. Greg Van Avermaet – 2.5 million euros

9. Nairo Quintana –  2.5 million euros

8. Fernando Gaviria – 2.7 million euros

7. Egan Bernal – 2.8 million euros

6. Geraint Thomas – 3 million euros

5. Tom Dumoulin – 3 million euros

4. Alejandro Valverde – 3.5 million euros

3. Vincenzo Nibali – 4 million euros

2. Chris Froome – 5.2 million euros

1. Peter Sagan – 6 million euros

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SEGAN does not deserve this. He rides for no one else except HIMSELF and never heads done. It’s sad that the public thinks this clown is great because he does a one handed wheely says it all really. A Selfish loner who wins not very often and never helps Any1 else. I hope he retires soon as he is an overrated stunt rider.

Mate, You have no idea about cycling…

He is not selfish u have your own problems grow up

Wow seriously ?

Sprinters – easily! Not many specialist mountain climbers get to be the leaders of the team so they end up spending their time in the mountains as domestiques. When they win a stage it’s generally as a result of good fortune from a breakaway, whereas on the flat stages, the teams will always work for the sprinters rather than the team leader as they know thats their best shout at a stage win.

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Italian Sports finance outlet Calcio e Finanza published a report this weekend which revealed some of the top earners in cycling. Unsurprisingly, the top-20 earners in the sport are all male, with two-time Tour de France winner Tadej Pogačar topping out the list with a €6 million ($6.6 million) salary. 

It is worth stating, however, that some of these numbers are based on 2021 figures and are estimates, rather than concrete figures. With that in mind here is the top-20 according to Calcio e Finanza :

• Tadej Pogačar (UAE Emirates): €6.0 million
• Chris Froome (Israel Start-Up Nation): €5.5 million
• Peter Sagan (TotalEnergies): €5.5 million
• Geraint Thomas (Ineos Grenadiers): €3.5 million
• Egan Bernal (Ineos Grenadiers): €2.8 million
• Michal Kwiatkowski (Ineos Grenadiers): €2.5 million
• Julian Alaphilippe (Quick-Step Alpha Vinyl): €2.3 million
• Alejandro Valverde (Movistar): €2.2 million
• Richard Carapaz (Ineos Grenadiers): €2.2 million
• Wout van Aert (Jumbo-Visma): €2.2 million
• Vincenzo Nibali (Astana Qazaqstan): €2.1 million
• Primoz Roglic (Jumbo-Visma): €2.0 million
• Mathieu van der Poel (Alpecin-Fenix): €2.0 million
• Adam Yates (Ineos Grenadiers): €2.0 million
• Thibaut Pinot (Groupama-FDJ): €2.0 million
• Romain Bardet (Team DSM): €2.0 million
• Jakob Fuglsang (Israel-Premier Tech): €2.0 million
• Elia Viviani (Ineos Grenadiers): €1.9 million
• Nairo Quintana (Arkéa-Samsic): €1.9 million
• Fernando Gaviria (UAE Emirates): €1.8 million

Holding down a rider like Pogačar who is capable of winning both grand tours and monuments comes with a price tag that UAE Emirates are clearly able to afford, especially as the 23-year-old is locked in with the team until 2027 — by which stage the team will have forked out €36 million ($40 million).

The Slovenian is also the youngest on the list with the currently-injured 25-year-old Egan Bernal the second-youngest in 5th spot on €2.8. Bernal’s team, INEOS Grenadiers, backed by the eponymous multi-billion-dollar chemicals company, have four of their riders in the top-10 and six in the top-20.

Most of the riders in the top-20 are established figures in the sport, with some, such as those between second and fourth on the list, Chris Froome, Geraint Thomas, and Peter Sagan, arguably past their peaks. It seems that although these riders may have already seen the best seasons of their careers, the prestige that they bring is clearly worth a lot.

Perhaps unsurprisingly, only three of the top-20 riders are contracted to second-tier ProTeams and those teams are the top three at that level. The need for non-WorldTeams to gain the points to ensure automatic invites to WorldTour races means they have to spend big on riders who can get them those much-needed points. Peter Sagan, Mathieu van der Poel, and Nairo Quintana are clearly worth their multi-million euro salaries for the clout they bring to their respective teams.

What doesn’t appear to have been factored into these figures are riders’ earnings from endorsements outside of the pay from teams. Some of the sport’s biggest names, such as Mark Cavendish — who doesn’t appear on the list — are known to have a number of personal deals with big brands such as Nike and Specialized.

Still, in comparison to other sportspeople, cyclists’ earnings are small-fry. According to Forbes, the highest-earning athlete in the world is Irish mixed marshal arts star Connor McGregor who in 2021 earned $180 million (or 100x Fernando Gaviria’s salary) with the majority coming from outside endorsements. The same year, football (soccer) player Cristiano Ronaldo is believed to have taken home $70 million in salary and bonuses and $55 million in endorsements.

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Who’s #1? Ranking the Top 2024 Tour de France Contenders

This is the latest edition of Bicycling’ s Power Rankings for the 2024 Men’s Tour de France, where we rank the top contenders leading up to July’s race. This continuously updated list will give you an in-depth look at the riders that have the best shot to stand atop the podium at the end of the Tour—and how they’re performing in the races leading up to July.

These rankings will be constantly refreshed, so you can see who’s up and who’s down on the road to the 2024 Tour de France.

The 2024 Tour de France was expected to bring together the sport’s four best grand tour riders: Denmark ’s Jonas Vingegaard (Visma-Lease a Bike), winner of the last two Tours de France ; Slovenia’s Tadej Pogačar (UAE Team Emirates), winner of the 2020 and 2021 Tours de France; Belgium’s Remco Evenepoel (Soudal-Quick Step), winner of the 2022 Vuelta a España; and Slovenia’s Primož Roglič (BORA-hansgrohe), a 3-time winner of the Vuelta and the champion at last year’s Giro d’Italia.

Each rider was taking a different route to the Tour de France, with each choosing to mix race days with extended periods of time spread at training camps. And while some of their paths crossed at certain races throughout the first few months of the season, they weren’t expected to all race together until the Tour.

But that might have gone out the window in early April after a scary, high-speed crash on Stage 4 of Spain ’s Tour of the Basque Country took down several riders, including three of the five riders on our first two Power Rankings. And two of them–Denmark’s Jonas Vingegaard (Visma–Lease a Bike) and Belgium ’s Remco Evenepoel (Soudal–Quick Step)–suffered serious injuries.

News about each of the three riders has trickled out in the weeks following the crash, and while they’ve all made progress, there are still more questions than answers as to where their form will be by the time the 2024 Tour de France starts in Florence, Italy on Saturday, June 29th.

But there are no questions regarding the rider at the top of our latest Power Rankings.

Tadej Pogačar

Read the complete analysis.

Previous Ranking : 1

Race Days : 12 (and counting)

Race Wins : 8

Best Result : 1st-place, Liège-Bastogne-Liège

Current Race : Giro d’Italia, May 4-26

Pogačar just keeps on winning, and even though he’s racing the Giro d’Italia before this year’s Tour de France (a double-dose of grand tours that usually forces riders to prioritize one race over the other), he’s currently the best-looking rider (form-wise, at least) heading into the Tour this July.

Since our last Power Ranking, Pogačar has spent much of his time training at altitude in Spain’s Sierra Nevada. He raced just once before the start of the Giro d’Italia, winning late-April’s Liège-Bastogne-Liège for the second time in his career after attacking on the steep slopes of the Côte de La Redoute 30K from the finish and riding away from the peloton. No one was close to matching the Slovenian; they were all racing for second.

And it’s been much the same so far at the Giro d’Italia, where Pogačar has jumped out to an early lead after dropping his GC rivals on Stages 1 and 2 to take the maglia rosa as the Giro’s overall leader.

Pog currently leads the race by 45 seconds and will likely add more to his advantage by the end of next weekend with a gravel stage on Thursday, a time trial with an uphill finish on Friday, and another summit finish on Saturday. In fact, don’t be surprised if Pogačar essentially puts the Giro out of reach by the first Rest Day, which would allow him to sit back, ride defensively, and essentially win his first Giro while “training” for the Tour de France.

Once upon a time we thought there would be no way that Pogačar could win the Giro and the Tour de France this season. But the way things are shaping up, we won’t be surprised if he becomes the first rider to win the Giro-Tour double since Italy’s Marco Pantani in 1998.

Primož Roglič

Previous Ranking : 2

Race Days : 11Race Wins: 1

Best Result : 1st-place, Stage 1 - Tour of the Basque Country

Next Race : Critérium du Dauphiné, June 2-10

Roglič also went down in the crash that took out Vingegaard and Evenepoel, and like the other two, he abandoned the race immediately. But after a series of medical examinations, BORA-hansgrohe reported that the 34-year-old suffered no major injuries.

The Slovenian was initially expected to take part in Flèche Wallonne and Liège-Bastogne-Liège last month, but the team changed plans, giving him extra time to heal. That was the right call, as the weather in the Belgian Ardennes was atrocious, and the juice wouldn’t have been worth the squeeze. In fact, Roglič probably made more gains by not racing than he would have if he had.

Assuming he’s now fully healed from his injuries, he’s now resumed training for the Tour de France, the only grand tour still missing from his resume. His next race will be the Critérium du Dauphiné in early June, a French week-long stage race that he and several other contenders are expected to use as their dress rehearsal for the Tour de France.

No one wants to see their Tour de France preparation interrupted for any reason, but compared to Vingegaard and Evenepoel, Roglič dodged a huge bullet.

Remco Evenepoel

Previous Ranking : 3

Race Days : 17

Race Wins : 4

Best Result : 2nd place, General Classification - Paris-Nice

Another victim of the crash at the Tour of the Basque Country, Evenepoel broke his right clavicle and scapula in Spain and had surgery a few days later in Belgium to address the broken collarbone.

The injury meant the Belgian would miss a chance to become only the fourth rider to win Liège-Bastogne-Liège three years in a row–and fans would miss their first chance to see the Belgian champion go head-to-head with Pogačar this season.

But we got some good news before Liège-Bastogne-Liège when it was announced that Evenepoel would be attending his team’s altitude camp in Sierra Nevada this month and is back on schedule in terms of his training for this summer’s Tour de France.

That sets him up for an interesting battle with Roglič at the Critérium du Dauphiné, which was always part of the Belgian’s program. If his training goes as well as his team seems to think it will, the Belgian could still head to Florence as one of the Tour’s top-3 contenders.

Egan Bernal

Previous Ranking : 4

Race Days : 28

Race Wins : 0

Best Result : 3rd place, General Classficiation - Volta Ciclista a Catalunya

Next Race : Tour de France, June 29-July 21

Well, it took a little while, but INEOS finally made the call we’d been expecting them to make: Bernal will race this summer’s Tour de France. It was an easy decision given how well the Colombian has raced this season.

Every time he races, the 27-year-old continues to impress, most recently at Liège-Bastogne-Liège, where–despite never having raced it before–he crossed the line in the elite group of riders that finished behind Pogačar.

And he only ended the day 21st, that belies his overall performance. He was one of only a handful of riders able to stay within shouting distance of the Slovenian on La Redoute and put in a late attack of his own to try and escape the chasing group. After the race, Bernal said he felt stronger than he was before the 2022 crash that almost ended his career.

Then he went right to the Tour of Romandie, where he finished tenth overall while helping his teammate, Spain’s Carlos Rodriguez , win the race overall. He looked like his old self on the climb to Leysin on Stage 6, putting down several attacks to whittle down the leading group and setting Rodriguez up to win the race overall. And had it not been for the Stage 3 time trial (in which he lost about a minute to the other contenders) he might have won the race himself. (Luckily, there’s just one time trial at this year’s Tour de France–and it’s made for climbers.)

Given how much he’s already raced this season, Bernal might not race at all until the Tour, where he’ll join Carlos Rodriguez (fifth at last year’s Tour), Geraint Thomas (currently racing the Giro), and Thomas Pidcock (the team’s next grand contender?) on the starting line in Florence.

Carlos Rodriguez

Previous Ranking : Under consideration

Race Days : 24

Race Wins : 2

Best Result : 1st-place, General Classification - Tour de Romandie

Vingegaard’s drop from the top-5 makes room for Spain’s Rodriguez, who finished fifth in last year’s Tour de France and has been steadily riding his way back to that same level of fitness throughout the first part of the season.

The 23-year-old took his first win of the year on the final stage of the Tour of the Basque Country–on his way to finishing second overall. He then took his first overall victory in a WorldTour stage race at last week’s Tour de Romandie, where he showed himself to have the all-round capabilities (time trialing and climbing) that a rider often needs to win a grand tour.

His next stop will be the Dauphiné, where he’ll face the toughest competition he’s faced so far this season. A strong performance could make him a solid Option 1A at INEOS, and force us to move him over Bernal (who nudges ahead for now since he’s a two-time grand tour champion) in our Power Ranking.

Under Consideration

Unfortuantely, the Tour’s two-time defending champion, Jonas Vingegaard (Visma-Lease a Bike) is running out of time to win a third consecutive Tour de France. One of the worst victims of the crash at the Tour of the Basque Country, the Dane lay motionless along the side of the road for a few minutes before finally being placed in an ambulance and taken to a local hospital.

Initial tests revealed a broken collarbone and a few cracked ribs, but later the team shared that Vingegaard also suffered a pulmonary contusion and a collapsed lung. After staying in the hospital for twelve days, he was finally released.

At first, Vingegaard and his team weren’t talking about the Tour de France, rightfully choosing to focus on the health of their star rider. But we got some news Tuesday as Visma-Lease a Bike posted a video to social media , showing Vingegaard on the bike for the first time since he suffered the injury.

Visma-Lease a Bike director Merijn Zeeman told Dutch website Wielerflits.nl that Vingegaard will not be joining the team at its training camp in Sierra Nevada (which started over the weekend) and he will not be racing what was supposed to be his final race before the Tour de France, the Critérium du Dauphiné.

“Winning the Tour will be difficult for Jonas,” Zeeman said, “but it is certainly not impossible." We appreciate Zeeman’s optimism, but with less than eight weeks until the start of the Tour de France, it sounds pretty ominous to us.

Zeeman went on to say, “We have to wait and see, but we certainly still have hope that he can defend his Tour title." That’s an interesting choice of words. Vingegaard could certainly start the Tour in a bid to “defend his Tour title,” but that doesn’t mean he’ll be doing it on his own behalf.

But it could mean that the Dane will start the Tour as a key support rider for American Sepp Kuss , the winner of last year’s Vuelta a España. Kuss hasn’t raced since the Tour of the Basque Country and won’t race again until the Critérium du Dauphiné. He’s been building his season around the Tour de France–as a domestique deluxe to Vingegaard–but now he might get a chance to lead the team himself.

Kuss has raced much this season (he’ll head to the Tour with just 21 race days in his legs). But the 29-year-old has always preferred training over racing and the team has had more than enough time to make whatever (minor) adjustments to his training plan needed to be made to prepare him to be the squad’s Tour de France captain.

And we know now that Kuss will also have Belgium’s Wout van Aert by his side. The Belgian broke his collarbone in the Dwars door Vlaanderen semi-Classic in late-March and missed his own targeted block of races–including what would have been his first Giro d’Italia–due to his injuries. But van Aert is back on his bike and now building toward the Tour de France, which he’ll use to put the finishing touches on his form for the Olympic Games.

So if Vingegaard is healthy enough to start the Tour–and continues to get stronger as the race progresses–Visma could head to the French grand tour with Kuss as their leader and van Aert and Vingegaard as his two most important support riders, a tantalizing prospect for American fans.

We’re also keeping our eyes on Spain’s Juan Ayuso (UAE Team Emirates) . Ayuso won the overall title at the Tour of the Basque Country and the time trial in Romandie (where he finished fifth overall). If anything happens to Pog, he’ll be UAE’s team captain at the Tour. He’s not slated to race before the Tour de France, but we won’t be surprised if that changes in the weeks to come.

Ecuador ’s Richard Carapaz (EF Education-EasyPost) almost stayed with Pogačar on La Redoute in Liège-Bastogne-Liège and won the mountain stage at the Tour de Romandie. The 30-year-old has podium finishes in all three grand tours (including a victory in the 2019 Giro), and looks to be right on track to challenge for another top-3 finish at the Tour. His next race will be the Tour de Suisse, which wraps-up two weeks before the start of the Tour.

Other riders worth mentioning include Spain’s Enric Mas (Movistar) , Great Britain’s Adam Yates (UAE Team Emirates) and Tao Geoghegan Hart (Lidl-Trek) , and France’s David Gaudu (Groupama-FDJ) . All four of them raced at Romandie, and while none made major headlines, they all showed that their form is trending in the right direction with 8 weeks left to the Tour. Geoghan Hart and Gaudu will be in action at the Dauphiné, while Mas and Yates–for now at least–won’t be racing until they get to Florence for Stage 1 of the Tour on June 29th.

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(Reuters) – Denmark’s twice Tour de France champion Jonas Vingegaard is back riding outside for the first time since his crash last month, and is hopeful of defending his title, the Team Visma-Lease a Bike rider said on Tuesday.

Vingegaard won the last two editions of the Tour de France, but his participation was in doubt after suffering a broken collarbone and several broken ribs during the Tour of the Basque Country.

“This is the first time back on the bike for me, riding outside, and it’s really nice to be able to ride like normal again,” Vingegaard said in a video on social media platform X.

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