Officials Checking Female Cyclists For Padded Bras To Make Sure They’re Not Cheating

August 04, 2026 3:33 PM ET The International Cycling Union (UCI) may subject Tour de France Femmes riders to more rigorous clothing checks amid concerns that cyclists are illegally padding their bras for an aerodynamic advantage.The UCI reportedly issued a specific warning about clothing that “could modify riders’ morp

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 rac

Riders at the Tour de France Femmes will be 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.