Young rider classification in the Giro d'Italia
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| Award details | |
|---|---|
| Sport | Road bicycle racing |
| Competition | Giro d'Italia |
| Given for | Best young rider |
| Local name | Maglia bianca (Italian) |
| History | |
| First award | 1976 |
| Editions | 29 (as of 2016) |
| First winner |
 Alfio Vandi (ITA)
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| Most wins |
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| Most recent |
 Bob Jungels (LUX)
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Vladimir Poulnikov (URS)
Pavel Tonkov (RUS)
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. 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. Between 1976 and 1994 the classification had different qualifications. The leader of the classification is awarded a white jersey (maglia bianca).
The classification was discontinued after the 1994 Giro d'Italia. However, it was reintroduced in 2007, with the age limit increased to 25 years.
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