Yellow Jersey (Maillot Jaune)

The Yellow Jersey (Maillot Jaune) is an iconic symbol in professional cycling, awarded to the rider with the lowest overall time in the Tour de France. It signifies the leader of the race, reflecting consistent performance and speed across stages. Wearing the yellow jersey is a prestigious honor, highlighting a cyclist's endurance and strategic excellence. The color was adopted because the race’s official newspaper, L'Auto, was printed on yellow paper, making the jersey easily identifiable as the race leader's. It remains one of the most recognized symbols in competitive cycling.