Inside the greatest layering decision in professional cycling history

The Big Ring Report take

Escape Collective posits that the true tactical genius of modern cycling might not be found in watts or aerodynamics, but in the art of the perfect gilet application. Apparently, the precise moment a rider sheds or dons an extra layer is now considered a strategic masterstroke, worthy of an in-depth analysis usually reserved for a Grand Tour-winning attack. One can only assume the next marginal gain will involve bespoke fabric softener for optimal drape.