The understanding and development of cycling aerodynamics

LUKES, R. A., CHIN, S. B. and HAAKE, S. J. (2005). The understanding and development of cycling aerodynamics. Sports engineering, 8 (2), 59-74.

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Abstract

In elite cycling the resistive force is dominated by aerodynamics. Be it on the roads or in the velodrome, the sport has many examples where aerodynamics has won and lost races. Since the invention of the bicycle, engineers have strived to improve performance, often by reducing aerodynamic drag. Over the last 50 years a number of authors have presented their efforts in journals, books and magazines. This review summarises the publications that show the continued development in the aerodynamics of cycling. The review concludes by examining the shortcomings of the current understanding and making suggestions for future research and development.

Item Type:	Article
Research Institute, Centre or Group:	Centre for Sports Engineering Research
Identification Number:	10.1007/BF02844004
Depositing User:	Carole Harris
Date Deposited:	25 Jun 2010 15:23
Last Modified:	30 Jul 2010 16:02
URI:	http://shura.shu.ac.uk/id/eprint/2192

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