<P> Numerous cycling stage races award a white jersey to signify the current leader and overall winner of a certain competition , or to signify the best young rider in the race . The most prominent of these is the Tour de France , where the jersey is known as the maillot blanc and is awarded to the best - placed rider age under 26 . The use of the white jersey to recognize the best young rider in a race is its most common use , though some tours award a white jersey for a different classification . </P>
<P> Numerous cycling stage races award a white jersey to signify the current leader and overall winner of a certain competition , or to signify the best young rider in the race . The most prominent of these is the Tour de France , where the jersey is known as the maillot blanc and is awarded to the best - placed rider age under 26 . The use of the white jersey to recognize the best young rider in a race is its most common use , though some tours award a white jersey for a different classification . </P>
who wears the white jersey in the tour de france
who wears the white jersey in the tour de france
best - placed rider age under 26
best - placed rider age under 26