The latest controversy in professional cycling is not doping, not hidden motors, or even extended sticky bottles. No, the controversy sweeping over the Tour de France Femmes is padded bras, which have led to extra clothing checks as riders sought an aerodynamic edge in the stage 4 time trial on Tuesday.
But why on earth has this become a controversy, is there any merit to the claims that padding out a bra can make cyclists faster on the bike, and how is it supposed to help?
