The "Yellow Jersey" is a prestigious symbol in professional cycling, specifically awarded to the leader of the general classification in the Tour de France. This jersey is worn by the cyclist with the lowest cumulative time over the course of the race, highlighting their overall performance. Introduced in 1919, the yellow color was chosen to make the leader easily identifiable among competitors. Riders strive to wear the yellow jersey, as it signifies excellence and dominance in the race. Winning it is a significant achievement, often associated with the most skilled and strategic cyclists in the sport.