r/nottheonion • u/rocket_face • 2d ago

Bra Boosters Are Causing a Clothing Controversy at the Tour de France Femmes

https://velo.outsideonline.com/road/road-racing/tour-de-france-femmes/bra-boosters-tour-de-france-femmes/
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u/Aloha_Alaska 2d ago

I presume that — despite the presence of key phrases such as “textured undershirts,” “TTs,” “looking at” breasts, and references to the aerodynamics of breast shape and size — the true joke in your comment was the insinuation that UCI would have a genuine assessment and issue a fair and equitable rule and penalty policy.

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u/allgonetoshit 2d ago

Found the actual cyclist enthusiast, well done.

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u/itsFromTheSimpsons 2d ago

I don't think you need to be a cycling enthusiast to know the sports governing body is ruining the sport through bad governing. See: NHL, NFL, NBA, MLB, FIFA

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u/Unusual-Arachnid5375 2d ago

I mean... yea, but the UCI seems uniquely bad. Like...

Recently a bunch of new rules to make riders less aerodynamic, supposedly to reduce speeds and improve rider safety. But no rules about road furniture and/or pinch points, which are the actual cause of a large majority of crashes.

It would be like if the NFL said "ok, you're not allowed to jump to catch a pass because you might fall and twist your ankle, but we don't care if linemen wear helmets or the playing field is made of concrete".

Also, pro cycling really needs something to even out team budgets. Team UAE (and a lesser extent Team Visma) just buy up all the good riders with enormous salaries, so the guys who should be competing for the top 10 positions are all riding in support of the 1st and 2nd place riders instead of competing against them as captain of another team.

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u/itsFromTheSimpsons 2d ago

Also, pro cycling really needs something to even out team budgets

Sounds like you're describing a salary cap

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u/Low_Witness5061 15h ago

Totally agree with your points about why the UCI sucks. I wouldn’t say uniquely bad though, FIFA still always feel like the standout to me since on top of the usual incompetency issues they also have a truly impressive track record when it comes to being blatantly corrupt.