Who Holds The Record For The Most Tour De France Rides?

Has anyone ever achieved the remarkable feat of winning all four coveted jerseys in the Tour de France? Notably, Tadej Pogacar stands out as the most recent cyclist to accomplish this, securing the white jersey on four occasions. Additionally, both Andy Schleck and Jan Ullrich made their mark by winning the young riders classification three times each. However, the most legendary achievement in Tour de France history occurred in 1969 when Eddy Merckx etched his name in the annals of the sport. Merckx’s unparalleled performance saw him don the coveted yellow jersey, the sprinter’s green jersey, and the climber’s polka dot jersey, making him the sole cyclist to achieve this remarkable triple-crown feat within a single Tour de France.

As of July 4, 2023, the record for the most stage wins in the history of the Tour de France is held jointly by Eddy Merckx and Mark Cavendish, with both legendary riders achieving a remarkable 34 victories each. This impressive feat places them at the pinnacle of the all-time list of stage winners in this prestigious cycling event.