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A subtle controversy is brewing at the Tour de France, where sponsor Santini pays millions to provide the special leader jerseys – yellow, green, white, and polka dot – only for top athletes to avoid them during the race.
By PA/TPN, in Europe, World, Sport · 26 Jul 2025, 10:31 · 0 Comments
Riders are choosing to wear their own aerodynamic gear, sometimes timing their performances to dodge jersey wins that could cost precious seconds.
In the Tour, losing 15 seconds on an ill-fitting skinsuit over a 40-kilometre stage might mean losing the race.
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