The yellow jersey : le maillot jaune
Cossins, Peter2019
Books
Find it!
In 2019, the cycling world will celebrate the 100th anniversary of sport's most iconic and distinguished prize: the Yellow Jersey. Beautifully produced and packed full of interviews with riders such as Chris Froome, Thomas Voeckler and the oldest living wearer of the Yellow Jersey at 93, Antonin Rolland, 'The Yellow Jersey' is a fitting celebration of the 'maillot jaune'. In 1919 the leading rider was first instructed to wear the Yellow Jersey, following a campaign from fans and journalists who were struggling to to identify the winning rider. 100 years on, the jersey has passed into almost sacred status. You'll never see an amateur rider wearing yellow - it is reserved purely for those who have sacrificed themselves in the world's greatest race.
Main title:
The yellow jersey : le maillot jaune / Peter Cossins.
Author:
Cossins, Peter, author
Imprint:
London : Yellow Jersey Press, 2019.
Collation:
316 pages : illustrations (black and white, and colour) ; 24 cm
Notes:
Includes bibliographical references and index.
ISBN:
9781787290389 (hbk. :)
Dewey class:
796.620944796.62796.6209SPORT/CYCLING796.620944 COS796.6209 COS
Language:
English
BRN:
1888457
More Information: