[HTML][HTML] Bicycle aerodynamics: History, state-of-the-art and future perspectives
The importance of aerodynamics in cycling is not a recent discovery. Already in the late
1800s it was recognized as a main source of resistance in cycling. This knowledge was only …
1800s it was recognized as a main source of resistance in cycling. This knowledge was only …
[HTML][HTML] Cyclist aerodynamics through time: Better, faster, stronger
The last decades have seen an increasing interest in cycling aerodynamics, with the design
of more aerodynamic bicycles and wearable equipment such as helmets and skinsuits and …
of more aerodynamic bicycles and wearable equipment such as helmets and skinsuits and …
Aerodynamic performance and riding posture in road cycling and triathlon
N Barry, D Burton, J Sheridan… - Proceedings of the …, 2015 - journals.sagepub.com
Cycling performance is strongly dependent on aerodynamic drag, of which the majority is
attributable to the rider. Previous studies have shown the importance of optimising athlete …
attributable to the rider. Previous studies have shown the importance of optimising athlete …
Aerodynamic drag interactions between cyclists in a team pursuit
Performance in cycling events is strongly dependent on aerodynamic drag due to the high
proportion of resistance that it contributes. The drag of individual cyclists has been shown to …
proportion of resistance that it contributes. The drag of individual cyclists has been shown to …
The effect of time trial cycling position on physiological and aerodynamic variables
DM Fintelman, M Sterling, H Hemida… - Journal of sports …, 2015 - Taylor & Francis
To reduce aerodynamic resistance cyclists lower their torso angle, concurrently reducing
Peak Power Output (PPO). However, realistic torso angle changes in the range used by time …
Peak Power Output (PPO). However, realistic torso angle changes in the range used by time …
Performance variables associated with bicycle configuration and flexibility
W Holliday, J Swart - Journal of Science and Medicine in Sport, 2021 - Elsevier
Objectives Cycling races are often won by the smallest of margins. Research has focused on
optimal saddle height for performance, however the relationship between freely chosen …
optimal saddle height for performance, however the relationship between freely chosen …
Aerodynamic behaviour of single sport jersey fabrics with different roughness and cover factors
Wind tunnel testing has been carried out on nine-knitted single jersey fabrics (100%
polyester) using cylinder and leg models to determine its aerodynamic behaviour over a …
polyester) using cylinder and leg models to determine its aerodynamic behaviour over a …
[HTML][HTML] Aerodynamic drag in competitive tandem para-cycling: road race versus time-trial positions
An athlete's riding posture is a key element for aerodynamic drag in cycling. Tandem cycling
has the complication of having two athletes in close proximity to each other on a single …
has the complication of having two athletes in close proximity to each other on a single …
Aerodynamic benefits by optimizing cycling posture
A Schaffarczyk, S Koehn, L Oggiano, K Schaffarczyk - Applied Sciences, 2022 - mdpi.com
An approach to aerodynamically optimizing cycling posture and reducing drag in an
Ironman (IM) event was elaborated. Therefore, four commonly used positions in cycling were …
Ironman (IM) event was elaborated. Therefore, four commonly used positions in cycling were …
Aerodynamic drag and biomechanical power of a track cyclist as a function of shoulder and torso angles
L Underwood, J Schumacher, J Burette-Pommay… - Sports Engineering, 2011 - Springer
The speed attained by a track cyclist is strongly influenced by aerodynamic drag, being the
major retarding force in track events of more than 200 m. The aims of this study were to …
major retarding force in track events of more than 200 m. The aims of this study were to …