Tour de France 2011 Special

*Spoiler alert if you haven't watched stage 19*

In the Tour de France, the leader of the overall competition (also known as general classification, or GC) dons the yellow jersey, or "maillot jaune" in French. This jersey has been to known to give its wearer a pair of wings, which was proven true in this year's edition. It has been action-packed in every stage for three weeks; names were proven, revelations were made, but also, hearts were broken, tears and blood were shed. Nowadays, yellow jersey wearers are typically outfitted with distinct yellow equipments like bikes, helmets, bibs, etc. Below are some examples from this year:

Philippe Gilbert in yellow in the stage 2 TTT. The Belgian-colored sunglasses go well with the yellow skinsuit, and check out the matching yellow watch!

World champion and sprinter, Thor Hushovd, climbed alongside some of the best climbers to hold on to the maillot jaune for a week. Must be because of the matching hoods and bar tape.

Probably the most defiant yellow jersey wearer, Thomas Voeckler wouldn't go down without a fight, even though he says he doesn't expect to keep it until Paris. Great bib and sock lengths.

Unlike in the Giro d'Italia special, there was no worst or best yellow jersey wearer; all three of these riders have done the yellow proud and in style. Tomorrow, Andy Schleck will start in yellow in the Grenoble time trial. We'll find out if he will be able to keep yellow, and more importantly, if he will show up on a stylin' yellow Trek Speed Concept.

New Cycle of Style feature teaser, guess what that is.