Wind plays a major role in cycling, since aerodynamic drag is the greatest force hampering a cyclist. In road racing, both individual cyclists and teams use tactics that vary based Keep reading
Tag: cycling
COVID-19 and Outdoor Exercise
By now you’ve probably come across some blog posts and news articles about a new pre-print study looking at the aerodynamics of running and the potential exposure to exhaled droplets. Keep reading
The Protection of the Peloton
It’s well-known by professional cyclists that sitting in the middle of the peloton requires little effort to overcome aerodynamic drag, but now, for the first time, there’s a scientific study Keep reading
Swimming, Cycling, and Sailing
Summer brings with it lots of great sports, and whether you love riding a bike, sailing a boat, or just hanging out at the pool, our latest FYFD/JFM video has Keep reading
Reader Question: Drafting in Time Trials
In a comment on this recent post regarding drafting advantages to a leader, reader fey-ruz asks: in cycling, team follow cars are required to maintain a minimum distance from their riders Keep reading
Cycling Skinsuits and Vortex Generators
It didn’t take long for an aerodynamic controversy to crop up in this year’s Tour de France. At the 14km individual time trial, riders from Team Sky wore custom Castelli Keep reading
How Cycling Position Affects Aerodynamics
New FYFD video! How much does a rider’s position on the bike affect the drag they experience? To find out I teamed up with folks from the University of Colorado Keep reading
Rio 2016: Track Cycling
Track cycling is a sport where speed is everything. As much as 90% of the resistance a rider has to overcome is aerodynamic drag. To minimize drag, riders wear form-fitting Keep reading
Rio 2016: Cycling
Today marks the official start of the 2016 Summer Olympics in Rio. Here at FYFD we’ll be celebrating by taking a look at how fluid dynamics affects Olympic sports. You Keep reading
Cars Helping Cyclists
This year’s Tour de France opened with an individual time trial stage in which riders competed solo against the clock. But, according to numerical simulations, some riders may get an Keep reading