maillot

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Egan Bernal’s first bicycle was yellow, a prescient choice given he has become the first Colombian, and one of the youngest riders in history, to win the maillot jaune in the Tour de France.

From The Guardian

While a surprise, Alaphilippe’s victory in yellow was certainly fitting as the Tour celebrated the 100th birthday of the maillot jaune, first awarded to the Tour’s leading rider on this day in 1919.

From The Guardian

That’s the number of Belgian riders who have worn the iconic “maillot jaune”, the canary-yellow jersey borne by the race leader, since it was first introduced 100 years ago, at the 13th Tour in 1919.

From Seattle Times

Organizers say their pursuit of altitude is also a celebration of this year’s 100th anniversary of the Tour’s iconic “maillot jaune,” the canary-yellow jersey worn by the race leader.

From Seattle Times

Making it to Paris is for every rider, from the maillot jaune to the lanterne rouge in last, an emotional experience, and one that transcends racing.

From The Guardian