What a finale! The 2025 Tour de France has come to an end – and Germany has another reason to celebrate: Florian Lipowitz secured third place in the overall standings with an outstanding performance. A historic moment for German cycling – and strong proof that young riders from Germany can compete at the top.
We at MYVELO take our helmets—sorry, our hats off—to this impressive achievement. Florian, you not only made your legs beat faster, but also our cycling hearts. Congratulations to the entire team—what a ride!
A podium for cycling history
Florian Lipowitz – born in Baden-Württemberg in 2000 – has consistently worked his way up in recent years. With a calm demeanor, great ambition, and an impressive surge of development, he has now delivered on cycling's biggest stage.
Third place in the Tour de France? That's more than just a personal achievement. It's a statement. For German professional cycling. For the next generation. For everyone who believes that with hard work and perseverance, anything is possible.
White jersey – The youth jersey in the spotlight
The white jersey (French: maillot blanc ) is awarded to the best rider under 26 in the general classification. The classification has existed since 1975, but was not physically awarded between 1989 and 1999. It was not until 2000 that it became an integral part of the Tour's tradition again.
The winner of this classification is often a sign of future racing stars: riders such as Jan Ullrich, Andy Schleck or Tadej Pogacar have won the white jersey – sometimes even together with the yellow jersey
Florian Lipowitz secured third place overall in 2025, as well as the white jersey , making him the first German in years to do so – a strong statement for the next generation in cycling.
Little known, but iconic: The so-called 🚩 "Red Lantern" (French: Lanterne Rouge) traditionally goes to the rider who finishes last in the overall standings—and that's by no means a reason for shame. Quite the opposite: Anyone who makes it to Paris despite all the hardships belongs to the elite of endurance sports. Congratulations also to Simone Consonni . 🙂💪🏼
MYVELO – For everyone who loves road cycling
Even though we don't have our own World Tour team (yet 😉), we at MYVELO have a clear goal: to inspire people to take up road cycling. With bikes that combine passion and technology , with an inspiring design, and a growing community.
Whether you're logging training miles, preparing for your first amateur race, or simply want to ride to work in style, MYVELO is there for you.
And who knows—maybe in a few years we'll even see a MYVELO Pro Cycling Team at the start of the grand tours. So, dear Florian, if you ever fancy a new challenge, our door is open. Coffee is also available. 😉
But joking aside: We congratulate Florian Lipowitz and wish him continued health, success and support – in every respect.
