The 22 groups on the 2022 Tour de France aren’t essentially in it for the prize cash, however it’s a pleasant bonus for doing nicely on the iconic race.
FOR THE LATEST – AND BEST – TOUR DE FRANCE NEWS VISIT THE SOUTH AFRICAN WEBSITE
According to the VeloNews website, this yr’s race sees a complete cash pot of €2 288 450 ($2.4 million / R38 million) being cut up between the assorted classification winners, stage victors, group prizes, intermediate sprints, and the rider who crosses the Tour de France’s highest peak first.
Of course, the ultimate winner of the yellow jersey will pocket the largest quantity of prize cash with a tidy €500 000 (R8.3 million) for taking the famed jersey into Paris.
Second and third on the rostrum obtain €200 000 (R3.3 million) and €100 000 (R1.65 million), respectively.
READ | CYCLING GREAT GREG LEMOND REVEALS CANCER DIAGNOSIS
If you’re not within the basic classification competition (GC), ending the race will earn a rider €1 000 (R16 690) in prize cash.
In whole, practically half of the general prize pot is given away for GC positions on the finish of the race.
The group classification class brings in a tidy sum on the finish of the race. There is €50 000 (R835 000) on provide for the winner, with €30 000 (R500 000) and €20 000 (R334 000) for the opposite two podium spots.
READ | DARYL IMPEY GETS THE NOD FOR 2022 TOUR DE FRANCE
The winners of the factors (inexperienced) and mountains (polka dot) competitions will each at €25 000 (R417 000) to the group coffers with cash awarded right down to eighth place.
Of the 4 jersey classifications, the younger rider (white) competitors earns its winner the least with €20 000 (R334 000) with cash paid to the highest 4 finishers.
There are every day financial prizes on provide for varied issues.
The greatest every day monetary outlay is for the stage winner. Securing a stage victory is a good second for any rider however it can additionally web the group a tidy €11 000 (R184 000) for the pot.
Racing for a minor putting would possibly nonetheless be price it as, on prime of the UCI factors, there’s a small amount of money for finishers as much as twentieth on every stage.
READ | REINARDT JANSE VAN RENSBURG TO RACE IN 2022 TOUR DE FRANCE
There’s additionally cash accessible for the primary three riders throughout the intermediate dash – €1 500 (R25 000), €1 000 (R16 690) and €500 (R8 345).
Getting over a categorised climb first can web someplace between €800 (R13 350) and €200 (R3 337) relying on the severity of the climb with hors categorie ascents providing up essentially the most cash.
Also a Tour de France prize for many combative rider
There’s additionally the “Souvenir Henri Desgrange,” which sees the rider who crosses the race’s highest peak get €5 000 (R83 440).
This yr, it’s the Col du Galibier that has that honour. While it’s crossed twice throughout this yr’s race it’s the ascent on Stage 11 that’s providing up the funds.
Classification leaders in the course of the race will add a small quantity for on daily basis that they spend on the prime of the respective standings.
The factors, mountains, and younger rider leaders get €300 (R5 000), whereas the general chief provides €500 (R8 344) to the group funds every day. The greatest group on any given day may even earn €2 800 (R46 700).
Last however not least is the prize for essentially the most combative, with the rider who is known as essentially the most aggressive rider on a particular stage getting €2 000 (R33 380). At the top of the race, a super-combativity prize is handed out and the winner of that takes dwelling €20 000 (R333 760).
At the top of the race, no matter cash has been accrued by the group can be unfold out amongst everyone, together with employees members.
Depending on how a lot has been accrued, the prize cut up might be sufficient to pay for a pleasant trip – or simply sufficient for a slice of pizza!