* WINNER OF THE TELEGRAPH SPORTS BOOK AWARDS 2020 FOR BEST CYCLING BOOK *

Discover this celebration of the 100th anniversary of the most hard-earned and sacred prize in sports, the Tour de France's Yellow Jersey. In 2019, the cycling world celebrates the 100th anniversary of the most iconic and distinguished prize in sports: the Yellow Jersey. It is beautifully presented and contains many interviews with riders such as Chris Froome, Thomas Voeckler, and the oldest living holder of the Yellow Jersey at 94 years old, Antonin Rolland. The Yellow Jersey is a fitting celebration of the 'maillot jaune'. In 1919, leading riders were instructed to wear the Yellow Jersey after a campaign by fans and journalists trying to identify the winner. 100 years later, the jersey has acquired an almost sacred status. You will never see an amateur rider wearing yellow - it is exclusively for those who have sacrificed themselves to the greatest race in the world. Cossins will take the reader on a journey into the roots of the jersey and its first winners. He will explore the impact of wearing yellow as a motivator and sometimes as a curse. Elegantly presented with original photos, the Yellow Jersey is an excellent tribute to the greatest trophy in sports.

'Without a doubt the most beautiful book to arrive on our desk this year... we can't recommend it enough' Cycling Weekly

Pages: 336, Dimensions: 17.4x17.4cm