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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
Sport
Ian Parker

Padded bra row erupts with Tour de France Femmes riders to face extra clothing checks

Riders will face extra checks before Tuesday's time trial stage - (Reuters)

Riders at the Tour de France Femmes will face additional clothing checks before Tuesday’s stage, following claims some competitors could be using extra padding in their bras for an aerodynamic advantage.

Race organisers confirmed the inspections via a communique, after Dutch outlet Wielerflits reported teams had raised concerns about padded bras smoothing airflow during the stage four time trial.

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