Tour de France Femmes cyclists face checks after claims that padded bras aid aerodynamics

Fears that action could smooth airflow around the body Warning came before time-trial stage to Dijon Riders at the Tour de France Femmes were subject to extra clothing checks before Tuesday’s stage following claims some could be using extra padding in their bras to seek an aerodynamic advantage. A communique from race organisers confirmed the checks after Dutch outlet Wielerflits reported some teams had raised concerns that padded bras could smooth the airflow around the body for the stage…