The Physics of Drafting in the Tour de France | WIRED

For those interested in the physics… Of course this did not help me much on my epic bike ride – solo.

Drafting decreases the overall power needed to ride at a constant speed or allows a rider to go slightly faster with the same power.

https://www.wired.com/story/the-physics-of-drafting-in-the-tour-de-france/

 

Author: paulkiczek

Avid cyclist and walker. Interested in writing about life's observations, retirement, pushing yourself in your later years and living a healthy lifestyle.

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