Young rider classification in the Giro d'Italia
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| Award details | |
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| Sport | Road bicycle racing |
| Competition | Giro d'Italia |
| Given for | Best young rider |
| Local name | Maglia bianca (Italian) |
| History | |
| First award | 1976 |
| Editions | 22 |
| First winner |  Alfio Vandi (ITA) |
| Most wins |
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| Most recent |  Rigoberto Urán (COL) |
The Young rider classification in the Giro d'Italia was added to the Giro d'Italia in 1976 for the younger riders in the race.[1] The classification is calculated in the same way as the general classification, with the riders times being totaled together after each stage; however, the classification is restricted to those that are under 25 years of age.[1][2] Between 1976 and 1994 the classification was restricted to those under 24 years of age.[2] The leader of the classification is awarded a white jersey (maglia bianca).[2][1]
The classification was discontinued after the 1994 Giro d'Italia.[2][1] However, it was reintroduced in 2007, with the age limit increased to 25 years.[2][1]
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References [edit]
- ^ a b c d e Gregor Brown (4 December 2006). "First Edition Cycling News for December 4, 2006". CyclingNews. Retrieved 30 July 2012.
- ^ a b c d e Laura Weislo (2008-05-13). "Giro d'Italia classifications demystified". Cycling News. Future Publishing Limited. Retrieved 2009-08-27.
- ^ "www.cyclingnews.com presents the 92nd Giro d'Italia". Autobus.cyclingnews.com. Retrieved 2012-07-19.
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