In fact, the prize money ranking acts as an interesting measure of a team’s visibility and success through the race, beyond the final general classification.

Roman Kreuziger, for example, was Tinkoff’s top finisher in tenth overall but his Tinkoff team, netted €189,470 in prize money (fourth highest), thanks also in part to Peter Sagan and Rafal Majka winning the points and King of the Mountains classifications respectively, both worth €25,000 in final prize money.

Speaking of which, prize money is available throughout the race, from the first three riders over a categorised climb (€800 for the first rider tor each the summit of a hors categorie climb) to the €1,000 awarded to every finisher from 20th down. You can find our full rundown of the prize money available at the Tour here.

Prize money is typically split between all members of the team, from riders to support staff, though each squad has its own formula as to how the kitty is split.

What the Tour’s prize money ranking does illustrate is the relatively small financial rewards available from cycling’s greatest race, compared to the £10.85 million (approximately €12,958,937) on offer in the men’s singles draw at Wimbledon alone, and the reliance by teams on sponsorship. The big money – for some riders, at least – comes through their salaries, with Sagan reportedly on €4.5 million a year with Tinkoff.