The jerseys were invented to make the race a bit more interesting for the spectators. Made it easier to identify the top riders as they passed.
The winners keep them
To the winner of the Tour De France
no, it takes part in different countries, but the majority of the tour is in France
Eddie Merckx
7 yellow jerseys in the Tour De France. The actual number is 83. The yellow jersey is givin to the leader of the race after each stage. Lance has won the tour de Frace race 7 times.
To make it easier for the audience to spot the top riders.
The winners keep them
To the winner of the Tour De France
To make it easier for spectators to spot the best riders
no, it takes part in different countries, but the majority of the tour is in France
Eddie Merckx
The leading rider aged under 25 on the 1st January wears a White Jersey.
7 yellow jerseys in the Tour De France. The actual number is 83. The yellow jersey is givin to the leader of the race after each stage. Lance has won the tour de Frace race 7 times.
Erik Zabel won six green jerseys in a row: from 1996 to 2001.
About 10%
Tour de France winners often put the ceremonial jerseys on backwards as a playful gesture to highlight their victory and draw attention to their achievement. This quirky tradition allows the jersey's iconic design to be prominently displayed in photographs, ensuring that the winner's moment is visually memorable. Additionally, it serves as a lighthearted way to celebrate the sport's rich history and the personalities within it.
"Tour de" basically means "tour of". So tour de France = tour of France.