Nasal strips are reappearing on riders’ noses during the Tour de France, prompting questions about their effectiveness. While cyclists like Jonas Vingegaard, Fred Wright, and Victor Campenaerts champion the strips, the science behind any potential performance boost remains uncertain.

At the Tour de France, Jonas Vingegaard rides a ‘prototype’ aero bike that’s anything but experimental. Featuring nuanced tweaks like aero chain catchers and taped up seatposts, he’s leaving no stone unturned in the pursuit of speed.