The Vuelta a España 2022 will start this August 19. This is one of the three Grand Tours of the cycling season and also one of the oldest, since its first edition was in 1935. To prepare for this great event, we bring you the list of cash prizes for the different categories of this prestigious race. Read all about it below!
Vuelta a España 2022 Prize Money
More than 1 million euros will be at stake for all teams. Below, you’ll discover how each stage result and qualifying result will financially affect the outcome of the race. Every classification has its own monetary value, with the general classification being by far the most profitable.
Each stage winner will also get a guaranteed total of €11,000, making the stage hunt an appealing option. A day wearing the red jersey also earns riders €500 in this edition of the Vuelta a España 2022.
Stage Prizes
Stage prizes for the Vuelta a España 2022 are defined according to the position in which each rider arrives when crossing the finish line. These are the awards for this category:
- €11.000
- €5500
- €2700
- €1500
- €1100
- €90
- €900
- €650
- €650
- €360
- €360
- €360
- €360
- €360
- €360
- €360
- €360
- €360
- €360
- €360
Overall Classification Prizes
On the other hand, the general classification is the accumulation of total time that each cyclist had after completing each stage. In this way, the runner with the shortest time takes first place, and the others follow in ascending order.
In the end, whoever finishes first in the overall standings wins the race. These are the money prizes for each position in this classification.
- €150.000
- €57.985
- €30.000
- €15.000
- €12.500
- €9000
- €9000
- €6000
- €6000
- €3800
- €3800
- €3800
- €3800
- €3800
- €3800
- €3800
- €3800
- €3800
- €3800
- €3800
Points Classification Prizes
On the other hand, the points jersey is awarded by sprint zones, where riders compete to finish first. In this way, points are added depending on the difficulty of the sprint. The leader of the points classification of the Vuelta a España wears the green jersey. These are the prizes for the first three positions:
- €11.000
- €5000
- €2000
Young Rider Classification – Daily Leader Prizes
Another of the jerseys of the Vuelta a España 2022 is that of the young riders. This is a jersey for the best young rider in the general classification at the end of each stage. This jersey is for cyclists born after January 1, 1997.
- €11.000 – €70
- €5000
- €2000
Team Classification and Stage Classification Prizes
This award is obtained by adding the three best individual times of each team in each of the completed stages. The winning team is the one with the shortest time.
- €12.500 – €400
- €7500 – €200
- €5500 – €100
- €4300
- €3200
- €2200
- €1100
- 8 €1100