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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I’ve always been strongly opposed to ‘bra padding’. I like to keep it real.
Oh what great redonkulocity
“For example, Bert Blocken, professor of aerodynamics at Heriot-Watt University (Scotland), told the British newspaper The Telegraph”. Bert has an interesting job.
> A some what pointed news article <
I’m always on the lookout for bad puns.
And pal, you’re busted.
(Mine was probably worse.)
Anyone who complains about this is a a homo
Lol!
Way up firm and high!
As a scientist, can we do some detailed experimentation?
Didn’t Blocken write the titular paper?
Those are quite the informative images.
Won’t those hugh breasts increase the weight and negate any aero advantage?
I do postulate that the resultant to thus and so moving the center of gravity forward; resulting increase in the rake angle of the admired hostess thus improves the air of die namics.
Once, at my cousins house, her goodly-sized bra was hanging on the bathroom door. Visible was the back side, all foam except for two small indents in the foam. I thought ‘Well, gee.’ lol
They’ll do anything ,LOL
The “rack” angle?
“You’re using coconuts!”
First, women can float better...NOW they can bicycle better...!
Do trannies gain an advantage from “ tucking?”
If that’s the case the leader of The New Black Panthers will win everything.
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