Tour de France prize money - how much will winners make and other awards they'll receive

Tour de France is well under way now with the racers leaving Copenhagen for their month-long ride across the sport’s most decorated race.

They all have a brutal road in front of them, as the race take them through France's most dangerous roads, crippling inclines and hair-raisingly close edges during the month of chaos.

It’s also one of the most beautiful tracks in cycling, with the riders getting to enjoy the length and breadth of the nation in a way few get to see.

Better still, the winners take home one of the biggest prize pools in the sport and now the first stage is already over.

In 2022, the total prize fund is just over £2.2 million, which is similar to the pool for last year’s tour in 2021.

The winning rider won’t get all of that though, as it is divided across multiple winners and teams.

The overall winner will still take home £430,000, nothing to be sniffed at, obviously.

Due to the fact that the money is broken down into both teams and individual riders, it is a little complicated how it is ultimately split.

First, the winner gets £430,000, with second and third place getting £170,000 and £86,000, respectively.

For team wins, it is £43,000, £25,000 and £17,000, for first, second and third.

Split in the same way, points wins are £21,500, £12,900 and £8,600, these numbers are the same for mountain points wins as well.

The young rider win will receive, £17,250, which is also true for the combativity win.

Coming first, second and third in the individual stages will net you £9,500, £4,700 and £2,400, respectively.

It isn’t just about the money for the winners, as there is also the prestige of besting the elements.

There are four legendary jerseys on offer, with the coveted yellow jersey which is awarded to