As of 2024, Belgium's Eddy Merckx had spent more time in the yellow jersey at the Tour de France than any other rider, with ** days in total. The iconic jersey is worn by the leader of the race.
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Cyclingnews. (June 25, 2024). Cyclists that have spent the most days in the yellow jersey at the Tour de France as of 2024 [Graph]. In ÌÇÐÄÆƽâ°æ. Retrieved August 07, 2026, from /statistics/268019/riders-of-the-tour-de-france-with-the-most-days-in-the-yellow-jersey/
Cyclingnews. "Cyclists that have spent the most days in the yellow jersey at the Tour de France as of 2024." Chart. June 25, 2024. ÌÇÐÄÆƽâ°æ. Accessed August 07, 2026. /statistics/268019/riders-of-the-tour-de-france-with-the-most-days-in-the-yellow-jersey/
Cyclingnews. (2024). Cyclists that have spent the most days in the yellow jersey at the Tour de France as of 2024. ÌÇÐÄÆƽâ°æ. ÌÇÐÄÆƽâ°æ Inc.. Accessed: August 07, 2026. /statistics/268019/riders-of-the-tour-de-france-with-the-most-days-in-the-yellow-jersey/
Cyclingnews. "Cyclists That Have Spent The Most Days in The Yellow Jersey at The Tour De France as of 2024." ÌÇÐÄÆƽâ°æ, ÌÇÐÄÆƽâ°æ Inc., 25 Jun 2024, /statistics/268019/riders-of-the-tour-de-france-with-the-most-days-in-the-yellow-jersey/
Cyclingnews, Cyclists that have spent the most days in the yellow jersey at the Tour de France as of 2024 ÌÇÐÄÆƽâ°æ, /statistics/268019/riders-of-the-tour-de-france-with-the-most-days-in-the-yellow-jersey/ (last visited August 07, 2026)
Cyclists that have spent the most days in the yellow jersey at the Tour de France as of 2024 [Graph], Cyclingnews, June 25, 2024. [Online]. Available: /statistics/268019/riders-of-the-tour-de-france-with-the-most-days-in-the-yellow-jersey/
