On the brachistochrone problem for cycling ascents
Mathematics and Mechanics of Solids
Published online on April 24, 2026
Abstract
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VAM (velocità ascensionale media) is a measurement that quantifies a cyclist’s climbing ability. We show that to minimize the time to attain a given height gain—which is tantamount to maximizing VAM—a cyclist should climb as steep a constant-grade hill as ...
VAM (velocità ascensionale media) is a measurement that quantifies a cyclist’s climbing ability. We show that to minimize the time to attain a given height gain—which is tantamount to maximizing VAM—a cyclist should climb as steep a constant-grade hill as ...