It’s one of the most gruelling sports there is, but if you manage to become one of the world’s top cyclists then you’ll not be worried about paying the monthly gas bill.
While the prize money on offer doesn’t match the likes of tennis or golf there’s still over £420, 000 available to the winner of the Tour de France each year.
Add in money-spinning advertising and sponsorship deals, personal appearances and shrewd investments, and these road racing heroes can become fabulously wealthy.
Here are the top 10 richest cyclists in the world in 2024, according to CelebrityNetWorth.
9. Mark Cavendish
Another Brit comes in ninth place with a fortune of approximately $10 million. 'Manx Missile' Mark Cavendish is generally thought to be the greatest sprinter in the history of cycling, equalling Eddy Merckx record of winning 34 stages of the Tour de France. He won the Madison at the World Championships in 2005, 2008 and 2016, and is an Olympic silver medalist. | AFP via Getty Images
10. Miguel Indurain
Spain's Miguel Larraya is the only rider to have won the Tour de France on five consecutive years, from 1991-1995, and is one of only four five-time champions. He also won two Giros d'Italia. His net worth is around $10 million. | Getty Images