Tour de France Femmes cyclists face checks after claims that padded bras aid aerodynamics
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Riders competing in the Tour de France Femmes were subjected to extra clothing checks prior to Tuesday's time-trial stage in Dijon. The inspections followed claims that some cyclists might be using extra padding in their sports bras to gain an aerodynamic advantage by smoothing airflow around the body.
The unexpected equipment and apparel scrutiny introduced a new controversy to the race. The warnings and subsequent checks focused specifically on whether specific undergarment modifications could alter a rider's aerodynamic profile during the crucial time-trial event.
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Guardian Sport (GB)Detailed focus on aerodynamic physics and the timing before the Dijon time-trial.
Sky Sports (GB)Emphasized the controversy sparked by the bra-padding claims ahead of the stage.
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