Aerodynamics
Aerodynamics are the most important concept in cycling 💨🚴 Originak video from Instagram can be found here.
The Tour de France is over 3,300 kilometers long with 52,000+ meters of elevation. Riders spend more than 80 hours racing, but the real key is saving energy.
That’s where the peloton comes in. Riding in a tight group can cut drag by up to 95%, depending on position. Deep in the back, a rider pedaling at an 11 km/h pace can keep up with a group moving at 50 km/h.
We visualized how each position changes your solo-equivalent speed using data from a major aerodynamic study and show how a lead-out and sprint finish work, using those same aerodynamic principles.
It’s all about physics, timing, and knowing when to unleash max effort.
@lidltrek
@trekbikes
Data note: Based on simulations and wind tunnel studies from the Journal of Wind Engineering and Industrial Aerodynamics (link in bio), using a perfectly spaced diamond-shaped peloton. Equivalent solo speeds are calculated, not measured. Actual race pelotons vary, so observed drag reductions may differ.
Aerodynamics are the most important concept in cycling 💨🚴 Originak video from Instagram can be found here.
The Tour de France is over 3,300 kilometers long with 52,000+ meters of elevation. Riders spend more than 80 hours racing, but the real key is saving energy.
That’s where the peloton comes in. Riding in a tight group can cut drag by up to 95%, depending on position. Deep in the back, a rider pedaling at an 11 km/h pace can keep up with a group moving at 50 km/h.
We visualized how each position changes your solo-equivalent speed using data from a major aerodynamic study and show how a lead-out and sprint finish work, using those same aerodynamic principles.
It’s all about physics, timing, and knowing when to unleash max effort.
@lidltrek
@trekbikes
Data note: Based on simulations and wind tunnel studies from the Journal of Wind Engineering and Industrial Aerodynamics (link in bio), using a perfectly spaced diamond-shaped peloton. Equivalent solo speeds are calculated, not measured. Actual race pelotons vary, so observed drag reductions may differ.
Aerodynamics are the most important concept in cycling 💨🚴 Originak video from Instagram can be found here.
The Tour de France is over 3,300 kilometers long with 52,000+ meters of elevation. Riders spend more than 80 hours racing, but the real key is saving energy.
That’s where the peloton comes in. Riding in a tight group can cut drag by up to 95%, depending on position. Deep in the back, a rider pedaling at an 11 km/h pace can keep up with a group moving at 50 km/h.
We visualized how each position changes your solo-equivalent speed using data from a major aerodynamic study and show how a lead-out and sprint finish work, using those same aerodynamic principles.
It’s all about physics, timing, and knowing when to unleash max effort.
@lidltrek
@trekbikes
Data note: Based on simulations and wind tunnel studies from the Journal of Wind Engineering and Industrial Aerodynamics (link in bio), using a perfectly spaced diamond-shaped peloton. Equivalent solo speeds are calculated, not measured. Actual race pelotons vary, so observed drag reductions may differ.