Tour de France winners

The Tour de France is a prestigious cycling race held annually across France. Its winner is the rider with the fastest combined time over multiple stages, which include flat, mountainous, and time-trial segments. Performance depends on endurance, climbing ability, speed, teamwork, and strategy. The overall champion is awarded the yellow jersey (maillot jaune). Besides the general classification, there are other awards for best sprinter, climber, and combativity. Winning requires consistent high performance and resilience; it’s a mark of the world's top professional cyclists.