Young rider classification in the Tour de France recent years, only cyclists below 26 years are eligible. From 1968 to 1975, there was a white jersey awarded in the Tour de France to the lead rider in the combination classification (best rider in the overall, points and climbing competitions). In 1975, this classification was removed, and replaced by the "young rider classification". Any neo-professional (less than three years professional) competed in this classification, which was calculated using the rankings for the general classification. The leader in the young rider classification wore a white jersey. The rules for the young rider classification changed in 1983, when the competition was
Tour de France during World War II run. More than 10,000 took part. In 1943, "l'Auto" ran what it called the "Grand Prix du Tour de France", the paper's assessment of the greatest riders calculated using their placings in single-day races, all organised by "l'Auto". At the end of the season, a yellow jersey was given to the cyclist with the best overall classification. The winner was Jo Goutorbe. Even though The Grand Prix du Tour de France was organized by Jacques Goddet, he made it clear that it was not an official Tour de France. The Grand Prix du Tour de France 1943 consisted of the