The bike and equipment cause far less air resistance than the cyclist, clothing, and body position (see the previous page…
Bags There are many ways to attach bags to a bike. Most people doing self-supported, ultra-distance bikepacking races use bikepacking-style…
I value the reliability, aerodynamics, and braking performance of wheels far more than their weight. Complete wheelsets dominate the market,…
Frame Materials The four main materials used to make bicycle frames: steel, aluminum, titanium, and carbon fiber, are all relatively…
In addition to cycling speed being affected by the power of the cyclist, their body position, and various characteristics of…
The page on showed that on the 2016 Transcontinental Race route, air resistance is predicted to be a larger factor…
The four types of resistance that prevent a bicycle from endlessly accelerating when pushing on the pedals are: Air resistance:…
Model of Cycling Speed The model of cycling speed used in this section uses well-established equations of what determines cycling…
As well as preparing your physical condition to allow you to keep pedalling hard for long distances, you can also…
Clothing can have a major effect on how comfortable you are on the bike. Items of clothing for the contact…