Here, German rider Marcus Fothen wears the white jersey awarded to him after Stage 4 at Tour de France 2006. In an interview, Fothen said that he was pleased at the distinction, but what was really important that first week was "avoiding crashes."
White Jersey Marks Best Young Rider
The best performance in the youth division (under 25) earns a white jersey.
Marcus Fothen wearing the white jersey at Tour de France 2006
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