Padded bra concerns brings scrutiny at Tour de France
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.
The Tour de France Femmes will undergo extra clothing checks on Tuesday ahead of the time trial stage, following claims that some riders may be using padding in their bras to enhance aerodynamics. The race organizers confirmed this after Dutch outlet Wielerflits reported concerns from teams that such padding could smooth airflow around the body.
Riders must arrive for the final checks at least 10 minutes before their start time. The checks will focus on compliance with UCI regulations, particularly article 1.3.032, which prohibits non-essential elements that could alter a rider's morphology. This includes items like padding in bras, in addition to helmets, glasses, shoes, and communication devices.
After winning stage three, Dutch rider Sigrid Haugset will start in yellow, while Irish competitors Mia Griffin and Fiona Mangan will take part in the 21km, rolling stage between Gevrey-Chambertin and Dijon.
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