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Posted on 08/22/2026 11:48:32 AM PDT by BFW
The world of women’s cycling is currently embroiled in a bizarre scandal involving the alleged use of bra padding to increase the bust area of female competitors and modify airflow around the body. Known as “chest fairing,” the controversial practice can allegedly decrease drag and give competitors an unfair advantage during races.
According to experts, a smaller bust can favor the formation of a kind of “air pocket” at the level of the cyclist’s abdomen, which marginally increases the drag coefficient. For example, Bert Blocken, professor of aerodynamics at Heriot-Watt University (Scotland), told the British newspaper The Telegraph
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Is it a defense for the lady to maintain that she was simply trying to improve her appearance, rather than her performance?
Since men are naturally “flat chested” does this mean men can start doing this too?
Would implants be considered performance enhancing surgery?
Who didn’t know that bustier gals are faster?
I’ll let myself out...
Who didn’t know that bustier gals are faster?
I’ll let myself out...
Who didn’t know that bustier gals are faster?
I’ll let myself out...
Let yourself out already!
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A chest fairing is an aerodynamic device used in cycling, typically a small object placed on a rider’s chest to reduce air resistance and improve speed.
Definition and Purpose
A chest fairing is an object positioned between a cyclist’s chest and their clothing, designed to smooth airflow around the rider’s body and reduce aerodynamic drag
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. The concept is similar to other types of fairings used in vehicles, motorcycles, and aircraft, which streamline shapes to minimize air resistance and turbulence
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. In cycling, the rider’s torso acts as a large, irregular obstacle, and a chest fairing helps guide air more efficiently around the body, improving overall speed and performance.
How It Works
The chest fairing works by redirecting airflow that would otherwise hit the pelvis and legs directly, creating overpressure that slows the rider down. By smoothing this airflow, the fairing reduces drag and can improve aerodynamic efficiency. Studies using computational fluid dynamics (CFD) and wind tunnel testing have shown that chest fairings can reduce drag by up to 3.6% in some configurations, though poorly designed fairings may actually increase drag
Heriot-Watt University
Heriot-Watt University
. In triathlon applications, placing a water bottle or similar object high on the chest under a tight-fitting shirt has been shown to reduce drag by more than 9% in certain cases
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Applications
Chest fairings are most commonly seen in triathlon and individual time trial cycling, where every aerodynamic advantage counts
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. They are considered a low-cost, easily implemented method to gain speed without major equipment changes. While still a relatively new trend, professional cyclists and triathletes have experimented with various objects, such as bottles or custom-shaped inserts, to optimize airflow and performance
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Considerations
Positioning is critical: The object must be placed high on the chest rather than lower on the stomach to maximize aerodynamic benefit
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Testing is recommended: CFD simulations or wind tunnel tests are advised to ensure the fairing actually reduces drag for a specific rider
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Regulations: As with other aerodynamic aids, legality in competition may vary depending on governing body rules.
In summary, a chest fairing is a small, strategically placed aerodynamic device that helps cyclists reduce drag, improve speed, and gain a competitive edge, particularly in time trials and triathlons.
The ol’ boobvantage
Maybe if the man is not a “pregnant person” at the time.
That later might involve a ruling on allowing or disallowing a Dentsu Nursing Assistant device by the man who wants to be ready after the race is over.
Photos of Pete Buttigieg and his “husband” using the device were found to be altered and fake-—like them.
Funny...I had thought that the subject of competitive cycling aerodynamics has been settled with the research and developmentf prior to the 1984 Summer Olympics in Los Angeles.
I can’t believe I’m the first one to say this but, “This thread is useless without pictures.”
Images....
Takes all of the romance and excitement out of the dating scene.
News story once. As three women returned to the room where their husbands were watching some NFL cheerleaders on TV, a wife said: “You know, don’t you, that those are all implants?”
All three men said in perfect unison: “And we don’t care.”
Hope their dogs made room in the dog house in the back yard that night.
“””Let yourself out already!””
I think he is trapped.
Science.
Is it a typo that the word “Paddding” in the title of the article has 3 Ds?
I have noticed that a lot of issues in life have some relationship with women’s breasts.
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