2005 was a year of particular significance. It was the record setting performance year and the final year of competition in the career of the retiring 7 time Tour de France champion. This yellow leaders jacket is more than just a jacket, it is a symbol that represents 7 consecutive Tour de France victories. A Tour de France milestone that will probably never again be achieved. Lance's 2005 "Team Discovery Channel" Tour de France yellow Leaders Race Jacket, was issued only by the tours organizers: the ASO, to the general classification leaders. Manufactured by Nike, the gold back-zipper garment is made complete with Armstrong's oversized black sharpie signature (9/10). LOA.