Tour de France 2017 Purse: How Much Does the Winner Get?

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The 2017 Tour de France is quickly nearing completion, and one rider will soon earn a lofty paycheck for his three weeks of grueling work.

With the 104th edition of the famed race featuring a reported purse of €2,280,950 (roughly £2,046,000 or $2,653,000), the man who dons the yellow jersey into Paris will receive €500,000 (roughly £448,000 or $581,000) in addition to a nice glass of champagne.

There are also prizes awarded to winners of the other stages, as well as daily bonuses. Here’s everything you need to know about the breakdown of prize money at La Grande Boucle:

Individual General Classification Prize Money

Note that the pound (£) and dollar ($) values are estimates and not exact

There are also prize payouts for each stage, with the winner of each road stage or individual time trial taking home €11,000 (roughly £9,900 or $12,800). Second place gets €5,500 (roughly £4,9500 or $6,400), while the top 20 finishers are all paid out on a decreasing scale.

Additionally, the daily yellow jersey wearer receives €500 (roughly roughly £450 or $580), while the other jersey wearers receive €300 (roughly roughly £270 or $350).

Points Classification Prize Money

Note that the pound (£) and dollar ($) values are estimates and not exact

Team Classification Prize Money

Note that the pound (£) and dollar ($) values are estimates and not exact

Climber Classification Prize Money

Note that the pound (£) and dollar ($) values are estimates and not exact

Youth Classification Prize Money

Note that the pound (£) and dollar ($) values are estimates and not exact