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With the speeds the pro's climb these mountains, aero is still a big deal. For you and me slogging along it's almost all weight that matters. But not for the pr
by matsemann 2y ago
With the speeds the pro's climb these mountains, aero is still a big deal. For you and me slogging along it's almost all weight that matters. But not for the pros.
- david-gpu 2y agoKeep in mind that arodynamic drag is not a function of ground speed, but airspeed. If you ride slowly in a relatively windy place, your airspeed can easily be twice of your ground speed. That said, given how many of us are overweight, worrying about a couple of kilos on the bike is funny talk anyway.