Tour de France 2015 Results: Ranking, General Classification, Yellow Jersey and Stage Winners

The Tour de France 2015 took place from July 4th to July 26th, covering a total distance of 3,360.3 km divided into 21 stages.

It was won by the English all-rounder and time trial specialist Chris Froome, marking his second victory in the competition, the first being in the 2013 edition (making it his third podium appearance on the Champs-Élysées, considering his second-place finish in the 2012 edition). Froome completed the race on French roads with a total time of 84 hours, 46 minutes, and 14 seconds.

In the second position of the overall classification was the Colombian climber Nairo Quintana (achieving his second podium at the Tour after finishing second in the 2013 edition). Taking the third position in the general classification was the Spanish climber-finisher Alejandro Valverde, achieving his first and only podium in the Tour de France.

Valverde couldn’t hold back his emotions for finally reaching the coveted podium after many unsuccessful attempts in previous editions. He let his emotions flow with liberating tears at the end of the penultimate stage, which, as usual, solidified the general classification before the final parade on the Champs-Élysées the following day.

Yellow Jersey, Green Jersey, Polka Dot Jersey and White Jersey

In the 2015 Tour de France, the winners of the main jerseys were as follows:

1. Yellow Jersey (General Classification): Chris Froome (Great Britain) – The yellow jersey is awarded to the rider with the lowest overall time.
2. Green Jersey (Points Classification): Peter Sagan (Slovakia) – The green jersey is awarded to the rider who amasses the most points during intermediate sprints and stage finishes.
3. Polka Dot Jersey (King of the Mountains Classification): Chris Froome (Great Britain) – The polka dot jersey is given to the rider who accumulates the most points in mountain stages and summit finishes.
4. White Jersey (Best Young Rider): Nairo Quintana (Colombia) – The white jersey is awarded to the best-placed rider under the age of 25 in the general classification.

These riders demonstrated exceptional skills and consistency in their respective categories throughout the 2015 Tour de France.

Overall Ranking – Tour de France 2015

Here is the list of the top 10 riders in the General Classification (Overall Ranking) of the Tour de France 2015:

1. Chris Froome (Great Britain): He won the overall classification with a total time of 84 hours, 46 minutes, and 14 seconds.
2. Nairo Quintana (Colombia): He finished in second place, securing the runner-up spot with a strong performance throughout the race.
3. Alejandro Valverde (Spain): Valverde claimed the third position in the overall classification, achieving his first and only podium in the Tour de France.

These were the cyclists who occupied the podium.

Completing the list of the top 10:

1. Alberto Contador (Spain) – +9′ 48″
2. Robert Gesink (Netherlands) – +10′ 47″
3. Bauke Mollema (Netherlands) – +15′ 14″
4. Mathias Frank (Switzerland) – +15′ 39″
5. Romain Bardet (France) – +16′ 00″
6. Pierre Rolland (France) – +17′ 30″

Stage Winners – Tour de France 2015:

The Tour de France consists of 21 stages, each presenting unique challenges. Flat stages favor sprinters, mountain stages test climbers, and time trials assess individual and team time trial abilities. The race includes hilly and transitional stages, with riders accumulating points in various classifications. The Yellow Jersey goes to the rider with the lowest overall time. The race covers diverse terrains, making it a thrilling and varied three-week competition.

1. Stage 1 (Individual Time Trial in Utrecht): Rohan Dennis (Australia)
2. Stage 2 (Utrecht to Neeltje Jans): André Greipel (Germany)
3. Stage 3 (Antwerp to Huy): Joaquim Rodríguez (Spain)
4. Stage 4 (Seraing to Cambrai): Tony Martin (Germany)
5. Stage 5 (Arras to Amiens): André Greipel (Germany)
6. Stage 6 (Abbeville to Le Havre): Zdeněk Štybar (Czech Republic)
7. Stage 7 (Livarot to Fougères): Mark Cavendish (Great Britain)
8. Stage 8 (Rennes to Mûr-de-Bretagne): Alexis Vuillermoz (France)
9. Stage 9 (Vannes to Plumelec – Team Time Trial): BMC Racing Team (United States)
10. Stage 10 (Tarbes to La Pierre-Saint-Martin): Chris Froome (Great Britain)
11. Stage 11 (Pau to Cauterets): Rafał Majka (Poland)
12. Stage 12 (Lannemezan to Plateau de Beille): Joaquim Rodríguez (Spain)
13. Stage 13 (Muret to Rodez): Greg Van Avermaet (Belgium)
14. Stage 14 (Rodez to Mende): Steve Cummings (Great Britain)
15. Stage 15 (Mende to Valence): André Greipel (Germany)
16. Stage 16 (Bourg-de-Péage to Gap): Rubén Plaza (Spain)
17. Stage 17 (Digne-les-Bains to Pra Loup): Simon Geschke (Germany)
18. Stage 18 (Gap to Saint-Jean-de-Maurienne): Romain Bardet (France)
19. Stage 19 (Saint-Jean-de-Maurienne to La Toussuire): Vincenzo Nibali (Italy)
20. Stage 20 (Modane to Alpe d’Huez): Thibaut Pinot (France)
21. Stage 21 (Sèvres to Paris – Champs-Élysées): André Greipel (Germany)

These cyclists won individual stages throughout the race, showcasing their skills and strength in various types of terrain.