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| Sport | Road bicycle racing |
|---|---|
| Competition | Giro d'Italia |
| Awarded for | Best young rider |
| Local name | Maglia bianca (in Italian) |
| History | |
| First award | 1976 |
| Editions | 37 (as of 2024) |
| First winner |  Alfio Vandi (ITA) |
| Most wins |  Vladimir Poulnikov (URS) Pavel Tonkov (RUS) Bob Jungels (LUX) Miguel Ángel López (COL)(2 wins) |
| Most recent | Antonio Tiberi (ITA) |
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 no older than 25 years during the calendar year of the race.[1][2] Between 1976 and 1994 the classification had different qualifications.[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]
- ^ 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. Retrieved 2009-08-27.