What is the origin of colorful cycling shirt used in the tour DE France?

Dec 27, 2019

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NO.1 yellow cycling shirt - the crowning glory!First seen in 1919, tour DE France founder Henri Desgrange created a yellow suit based on the dominant color of L 'auto in order to make it easier for spectators to distinguish the leading riders from the rest of the field.

 

Only the best riders who finish each segment in the least amount of time are eligible to wear the yellow jersey;The outstanding riders who have delivered solid performances, broken through at crucial moments and contributed to their teams during a grueling three-week race win the yellow jersey of the year on the champs-elysees.Yellow is the color of hope, the ultimate symbol of adventure.

 

 

NO.2 green cycling shirt - symbol of sprint king!First seen in 1953, the top finishers at each end of the race and those who excelled in the shorter RACES of individual stages were awarded points for the best sprint in the tour DE France, with the top finishers awarded the green jersey on the champs elysees.

 

NO.3 Red dot cycling shirt - overlooking the mountains!First seen in 1975, the mountain climbing segment, which has been around since 1903, is the essence of the tour DE France, with climbing points officially introduced in 1933.Can wear red dot unlined upper garment in champs-elysees avenue, prove oneself is the conqueror of the mountain, it is extremely high honor, it is the representative of human courage and challenge limit, this also is the original intention that red dot unlined upper garment is born.

 

NO.4 white cycling shirt - rookie of the day!First seen in 1970, cyclists have a long maturation period, often reaching the peak of their careers at the age of nearly 30. At the 2006 tour DE France, white bikers were limited to those born after January 1, 1981.

 

Especially in a split race, where the driver is under the age of 25-30, it is difficult to develop the necessary endurance.White cycling shirt represents youth, full of fighting spirit, reward under the age of 25 to participate in the tour DE France riders.