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Breso

http://www.cyclingnews.com/news/skys-vortex-generator-skinsuits-questioned-by-tour-rivals-but-permitted-by-commissaires/
Can it really make such a difference under these conditions?

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Ptown in reply to @Breso

As mentioned in the Tour thread, it's most likely a Frenchman having sour grapes. FDJ's best rider was 46 secs off the pace in 46th.

Edit: quick calculations say it's about a 30w saving @30mph, getting nearer 40w for G. That seems a lot.

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