Topendsports.com features affiliate links. If you click on these links and sign up/deposit funds, we may receive a commission at no extra cost to you.
Tour de France Winners List by Year
The most successful rider in the Tour de France was Lance Armstrong, who finished first seven times before his wins were removed from the record books after being found guilty of doping by the USADA in 2012. No rider has been named to replace him for those years.
> see also more information about how they determine the winners of the Tour
In the modern era, July’s Grand Tour has captured a rapidly growing American audience. Reflecting this shift, leading online sportsbooks in the US now provide extensive daily coverage, offering competitive stage-by-stage odds and General Classification markets throughout the race.
Notes and Disqualifications
1904: The original winner was Maurice Garin, however he was found to have caught a train for part of the race and was disqualified.
1996: Bjarne Riis has admitted to the use of doping during the 1996 Tour. The Tour de France organizers have stated they no longer consider him to be the winner, although Union Cycliste Internationale has so far refused to change the official status due to the amount of time passed since his win. Jan Ullrich was placed second.
1999-2005: These races were originally won by Lance Armstrong, but in 2012 his wins in the Tour de France were removed due to doping violations.
2006:Floyd Landis was the initial winner but subsequently rubbed out due to a failed drug test.
2010: Alberto Contador was the initial winner of the 2010 event, but after a prolonged drug investigation he was stripped of his win in 2012.
References
Amaury Sport Organisation. (2025). "Official Tour de France Historical Records." Tour de France. Retrieved from https://www.letour.fr
McGann, W. & McGann, C. (2006). "The Story of the Tour de France: Volume 1, 1903-1964." Dog Ear Publishing.
Woodland, L. (2003). "The Yellow Jersey: The Tour de France's Most Prized Possession." VeloPress.
Thompson, C. (2008). "Tour de France: The Complete History." Carlton Books.
Union Cycliste Internationale. (2024). "UCI Road World Rankings and Historical Data." UCI.
Cycling News. (2025). "Tour de France Winners and Historical Statistics." Cycling News.
Fotheringham, W. (2011). "Merckx: Half Man, Half Bike." Yellow Jersey Press.
Related Pages
How Tour Winners Are Determined
Learn about the general classification system, yellow jersey rules, and how the overall winner is crowned.
Topendsports.com features links to partner sportsbooks. If you click on these affiliate links and create an account or deposit funds, we may receive a commission at no extra cost to you. While partnerships may affect which brands are featured or their position in some lists, all reviews and ratings are based on independent analysis and remain entirely unbiased.