Tour de France Young Rider Classification Winners, 1975 to Present

The Tour de France Young Rider classification is a secondary competition after the General Classification, similar to the Points Classification and Climber’s Classification. It’s often referred to as the white jersey (maillot blanc) or youth classification.

It was first introduced in 1975 and its criteria changed over the years. From 1975 to 1983, it was for riders who had been a professional for three years or lesser. From 1983 to 1986, it was for riders who were competing in their first Tour de France.

From 1987 onwards, the Young Rider classification is for riders aged below 26 on 1 January for the year’s Tour. The rider (aged 26 and below) who has the least cumulative time will wear the white jersey from Stage 2 to 21.

Multiple Young Rider Classification winners

Five riders won more than one Young Rider Classification. Their wins happened in successive years except for Nairo Quintana.

• Andy Schleck (2008, 2009, 2010)
• Jan Ulrich (1996, 1997, 1998) 
• Tadej Pogačar (2020, 2021)
• Nairo Quintana (2013, 2015)
• Marco Pantani (1994, 1995)

There are seven years where the same rider won both the Young Rider and General Classification. The riders who won both classifications were all very talented, as the average age of the General Classification winner is 28.

• Tadej Pogačar (2020, 2021)
• Egan Bernal (2019)
• Andy Schleck (2010)
• Alberto Contador (2007)
• Jan Ulrich (1997)
• Laurent Fignon (1983)