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In addition to the traditional jerseys and points to win during each stage, the 176 riders entered in the Tour de France can win the jackpot in the 2023 edition. As detailed by the race organizers, a global prize pool of 2 .3 million euros is released this summer. It will be awarded to teams and riders who have distinguished themselves on the roads of France. What is more, this overall allocation is slightly increased compared to last year, since it was around 2.28 million euros in 2022.
500,000 euros for the big winner
In detail, the prize money specifically allocated to the classified runners amounts to exactly 1,138,800 euros, and it is more or less important according to the general classification. Thus, the big winner of the 2023 edition will walk away with 500,000 euros. A second place secures the sum of 200,000 euros, and a third place earns 100,000 euros.
Distribution of winnings according to the general classification:
1st. 500,000 euros
2nd. 200,000 euros
3rd. 100,000 euros
4th. 70,000 euros
5th. 50,000 euros
6th. 23,000 euros
7th. €11,500
8th. 7,600 euros
9th. €4,500
10th. €3,800
11th. €3,000
12th. 2,700 euro
13th. 2,500 euros
14th. 2,100 euro
15th. 2,000 euros
16th. 1,500 euros
17th. 1,300 euros
18th. 1,200 euros
19th. 1,100 euros
20th to 160th. 1,000 euros
It should be noted that the wearer of the yellow jersey will earn a bonus of 500 euros on the days when he runs with this attribute. For the green, polka dot and white jerseys, an amount of 300 euros is put into play.
For these different shirts, a bonus is also awarded at the end of the competition. The best sprinter – green jersey – and the best climber of the 2023 edition – polka dot jersey – will each win 25,000 euros, while the best youngster will receive a check for 20,000 euros.
11,000 euros for the winner of a stage
Cyclists who win one of the 21 stages on the program this summer will also be rewarded. Whoever wins a stage of the Tour will pocket the sum of 11,000 euros. A runner who finishes in second place will win half, or 5,500 euros. Finally, 2,800 euros will crown the third man of a stage.
Breakdown of winnings by stage:
1st. 11,000 euro
2nd. €5,500
3rd. 2,800 euro
4th. 1,500 euros
5th. 830 euros
6th. 780 euros
7th. 730 euros
8th. 670 euros
9th. 650 euros
10th. 600 euro
11th. 540 euros
12th. 470 euros
13th. 440 euros
14th. 340 euros
15th to 20th. 300 euro
Finally, the organizers also put into play “exceptional” bonuses throughout the course. The first runner to cross the summit of the Col du Tourmalet during the sixth stage will win 5,000 euros, as will the one who climbs the summit of the Col de la Loze in the lead during the 17th stage.
Also, runners will be honored by a jury for particular skills. The most combative of the Tour will receive 20,000 euros at the end of the Grande Boucle. And at the end of each of the three weeks of racing, the competitor considered to be the best team member will be awarded the sum of 3,000 euros.