The Yellow Jersey - (Hardback)

In 2019, the cycling world celebrated 100 years of the Yellow Jersey — the most iconic and coveted prize in sport. The Yellow Jersey is a beautifully produced tribute to this legendary symbol of the Tour de France, packed with original photography and exclusive interviews with riders including Chris Froome, Thomas Voeckler and 94‑year‑old Antonin Rolland, the oldest living wearer of the maillot jaune.

First introduced in 1919 to help fans and journalists identify the race leader, the Yellow Jersey has since taken on near‑sacred status. No amateur dares to wear it; it belongs only to those who have suffered, attacked and endured their way to the front of the world’s greatest race.

Cossins traces the jersey’s origins, its early champions and the stories that shaped its mythology. He explores the psychological weight of wearing yellow — how it can inspire extraordinary performances or become a burden too heavy to carry. From triumphs to collapses, from legends to lesser‑known heroes, this book reveals what the jersey truly means to the riders who chase it.

Elegantly designed and rich with insight, The Yellow Jersey is an exquisite celebration of cycling’s most famous garment and the century of drama, glory and heartbreak woven into its fabric.