Sunday, July 24, 2005
2005 Tour Earnings
Euskaltel-Euskadi, the team of our Lanterne Rouge Iker Flores, earned a total of 9,310 euros (~US$11,172) for their participation in the 2005 Tour de France, the lowest earnings of the 21 teams. For the eight riders who made it through the Tour, that's 0.32 euro/km (62 cents/mile per rider).
The next lowest amount was earned by Saunier Duval, bringing home 12,070 euros (~$14,484). Six finishers, 0.55 euro/km ($1.07/mile per rider).
The highest: Discovery Channel - 545,640 euros (~$658,639). Eight finishers, 18.90 euro/km ($36.73/mile per rider), but traditionally the overall winner declines his 400,000 euro share and distributes it to his supporting teammates.
The next lowest amount was earned by Saunier Duval, bringing home 12,070 euros (~$14,484). Six finishers, 0.55 euro/km ($1.07/mile per rider).
The highest: Discovery Channel - 545,640 euros (~$658,639). Eight finishers, 18.90 euro/km ($36.73/mile per rider), but traditionally the overall winner declines his 400,000 euro share and distributes it to his supporting teammates.
