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Variation of the drafting effect on the trailing rider for different numbers of riders in a cycling group

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Proceedings of the Institution of Mechanical Engineers, Part P: Journal of Sports Engineering and Technology

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Abstract

Proceedings of the Institution of Mechanical Engineers, Part P: Journal of Sports Engineering and Technology, Ahead of Print.
The technique of following another rider to reduce aerodynamic drag (drafting) is a basic tactic in cycling. This study clarifies the trailing rider’s drafting effect for different numbers of riders and relative positions in the traveling group. Wind ...