The 107th edition of the Tour de France took place between August 29 and September 20, 2020, covering a total distance of 3.470 kilometers (2.156 miles) spread across 21 stages. The race commenced in the city of Nice and concluded with the traditional circuit around the Champs-Élysées in Paris.
Originally scheduled to be held from June 27 to July 19, on April 15, due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the UCI announced a change in the dates. For the first time since the end of World War II, Tour de France did not take place during the month of July.
Tadej Pogačar, a cyclist from Slovenia representing UAE Team Emirates, emerged as the overall winner, becoming the first Slovenian to accomplish this achievement. Sharing the podium with him were Primož Roglič, another Slovenian cyclist who secured the second position riding for Jumbo-Visma, and Richie Porte from Australia, representing Trek-Segafredo, who claimed the third position.
YELLOW JERSEY, GREEN JERSEY, WHITE JERSEY and POLKA-DOT JERSEY TOUR DE FRANCE 2020
Winner (Yellow Jersey): Representing UAE Team Emirates, Tadej Pogačar claimed the overall victory in the race, emerging as the winner of the General Classification.
Points Classification (Green Jersey): Competing for Deceuninck–Quick-Step, Sam Bennett won the Points Classification. This classification is based on points earned at intermediate sprints and stage finishes.
Mountains Classification (Polka Dot Jersey): In addition to his overall victory, Tadej Pogačar also secured the title of Best Climber in the Mountains Classification. This classification is determined by points earned at designated mountain summits during the race.
Youth Classification (White Jersey): Tadej Pogačar also claimed the title of Best Young Rider, an honor given to the best-placed rider under a certain age (usually 25 or 26) based on the general classification.
Tadej Pogačar’s outstanding performance during the 2020 Tour de France secured his position as the overall winner, the best young rider, and the king of the mountains, a remarkable accomplishment in the competition.
GENERAL RANKING – TOUR DE FRANCE 2020
Here are the Top 10 riders in the 2020 Tour de France, including their names, rider numbers, teams, total times and time gap:
- Tadej Pogačar (SLO)
- Team: UAE Team Emirates
- Time: 87 hours, 20 minutes, 05 seconds
- Jerseys: Yellow jersey, White jersey with red polka dots, White jersey.
- Primož Roglič (SLO)
- Team: Team Jumbo–Visma
- Time: +59 seconds
- Richie Porte (AUS)
- Team: Trek–Segafredo
- Time: +3 minutes, 30 seconds
- Mikel Landa (ESP)
- Team: Bahrain–McLaren
- Time: +5 minutes, 58 seconds
- Enric Mas (ESP)
- Team: Movistar Team
- Time: +6 minutes, 07 seconds
- Jersey: White jersey.
- Miguel Ángel López (COL)
- Team: Astana
- Time: +6 minutes, 47 seconds
- Tom Dumoulin (NED)
- Team: Team Jumbo–Visma
- Time: +7 minutes, 48 seconds
- Rigoberto Urán (COL)
- Team: EF Pro Cycling
- Time: +8 minutes, 02 seconds
- Adam Yates (GBR)
- Team: Mitchelton–Scott
- Time: +9 minutes, 25 seconds
- Damiano Caruso (ITA)
- Team: Bahrain–McLaren
- Time: +14 minutes, 03 seconds
STAGE WINNERS – TOUR DE FRANCE 2020
The Tour de France is a multi-stage cycling race, typically held over a period of three weeks. The race is divided into individual stages, each with its own unique characteristics, including variations in terrain, distance, and format. These stages collectively form the entirety of the race.
During the race, cyclists compete in various challenges within each stage. Points are earned through intermediate sprints, designated climbs categorized by difficulty, and at the finish line of each stage.
Here are the stage winners of the 2020 Tour de France, including the date, length and route.
- Aug. 29 – 156 km (97 mi.) – Nice to Nice (Flat) – Winner: Alexander Kristoff
- Aug. 30 – 187 km (116 mi.) – Nice to Nice (Mountain) – Winner: Julian Alaphilippe
- Aug. 31 – 198 km (123 mi.) – Nice to Sisteron (Flat) – Winner: Caleb Ewan
- Sept. 1 – 157 km (100 mi.) – Sisteron to Orcieres-Merlette (Hilly) – Winner: Primoz Roglic
- Sept. 2 – 183 km (114 mi.) – Gap to Privas (Flat) – Winner: Wout van Aert
- Sept. 3 – 191 km (119 mi.) – Le Teil to Mont Aigoual (Hilly) – Winner: Alexey Lutsenko
- Sept. 4 – 168 km (104 mi.) – Millau to Lavaur (Flat) – Winner: Wout van Aert
- Sept. 5 – 140 km (88 mi.) – Cazeres to Loudenvielle (Mountain) – Winner: Nans Peters
- Sept. 6 – 154 km (95 mi.) – Pau to Laruns (Mountain) – Winner: Tadej Pogacar
- Sept. 8 – 170 km (105 mi.) – Ile D’Oleron to Ile de Re (Flat) – Winner: Sam Bennett
- Sept. 9 – 167 km (104 mi.) – Chatelaillon-Plage to Poitiers (Flat) – Winner: Caleb Ewan
- Sept. 10 – 218 km (135 mi.) – Chauvigny to Sarran (Hilly) – Winner: Marc Hirschi
- Sept. 11 – 191 km (119 mi.) – Chatel-Guyon to Puy Mary (Mountain) – Winner: Daniel Martínez
- Sept. 12 – 197 km (121 mi.) – Clermont-Ferrand to Lyon (Hilly) – Winner: Søren Kragh Andersen
- Sept. 13 – 175 km (108 mi.) – Lyon to Grand Colombier (Mountain) – Winner: Tadej Pogačar
- Sept. 15 – 164 km (102 mi.) – La Tour-Du-Pin to Villard-De-Lans (Mountain) – Winner: Lennard Kämna
- Sept. 16 – 168 km (106 mi.) – Grenoble to Meribel (Mountain) – Winner: Miguel Ángel López
- Sept. 17 – 168 km (109 mi.) – Meribel to La Roche-Sur-Foron (Mountain) – Winner: Michał Kwiatkowski
- Sept. 18 – 160 km (103 mi.) – Bourg-En-Bresse to Champagnole (Flat) – Winner: Søren Kragh Andersen
- Sept. 19 – 36 km (81 mi.) – Lure to La Planche Des Belles Filles (Mountain Time Trial) – Winner: Tadej Pogačar
- Sept. 20 – 122 km (76 mi.) – Mantes-La-Jolie to Paris (Flat) – Winner: Sam Bennett