79 - Peloton Aerodynamics

Endurance Innovation is now on Patreon! Have a peek at our page and show us some love.3:00 Aerodynamic Drag in Cycling Pelotons by Bert Blocken, et al.3:45 Pelotons in the natural world10:00 why it took so long to study large pelotons24:30 our assumptions of aero drag reductions in pelotons26:00 study results: up to a 95%!! reduction in drag27:45 drag reduction in the lead rider up to 15%31:00 the highway illustration33:00 the voracity of the findings35:45 the costs of sitting in the back of a group39:15 the implication for runners41:30 call for listener experience / power data