Best, worst and average position in the general classification

After each stage, the general classification is calculated. For each rider, I looked at their best and worst positions in the classification. These are shown in the table below; the (first) stage in which they were achieved is also listed for the best and worst positions. The total number of stages in which the rider held the general classification is also shown, as is their average position, with each stage carrying equal weight.

In principle, I don't take later disqualifications into account here. For example, Maurice Garin holds the first place for 12 stages, as I include the original positions from 1904. I also use the original results for more recent events like Ullrich in 2005, Landis in 2006, and Contador in 2008. If a result is adjusted during the race, such as Pollentier in 1978, this is generally taken into account.

This overview is based on my own calculation of the general classification. This isn't perfect; see the overview of errors in the general classification. It won't make much difference to the top twenty, but it could still make a difference to the bottom twenty by a few positions.

The table can be sorted using the headings in the table header.

It's also possible to specify a minimum number of stages. I don't have any useful links for that yet, but you can manually add "&minetappes=10" to select riders who have completed at least 10 stages.

Riders who have won the Tour the France are shown in bold.