Nasal Strips for Cycling: Trend or Performance Boost?

Nasal strips are a popular trend among cyclists, claimed to improve breathing, oxygen intake, and performance, but scientific evidence suggests they mainly offer indirect benefits like better sleep and reduced nasal congestion at low intensities. They do not significantly enhance high-intensity performance but can be useful for long, low-intensity rides and recovery, making them a cost-effective, if somewhat overstated, performance aid.