Tour de France Femmes 2026: Officials check riders' clothing amid concerns about bra padding

Officials at the Tour de France Femmes Avec Zwift have begun checking riders' clothing following concerns about aerodynamic gains being made through padded bras. Race organiser ASO issued a statement after Dutch media reported that some riders may have used bra padding as aerodynamic fairings, with estimates suggesting the practice could provide an advantage of one second per kilometre. The checks are aimed at preventing riders from using clothing modifications to gain an unfair competitive edge.