First off, great editing with the overlays. Superb timing as well given that many of us will be watching the Tour's ITT stage with an enhanced understanding and enjoy it all the more!
Thanks guys. A did a team trial last weekend with 2 of us. Great when the wind's behind you but hard work coming back into the wind even when you're drafting.
Looks like there's an 'I' in 'TEAM' here, as shedding/shredding the 'help' so early (dropping #3 rider) forces your pulls to be 1/3rd longer...which equates to earlier onset fatigue. Would be smarter to establish a rhythm that included ALL the talent regardless if the 'stronger' riders felt they were being held back. Some riders don't find their stride/power until they get their engines warmed up, while another might find their stride straight away. You'll not find that rhythm with just 2 left...you'll only be as strong as the weaker rider...besides, isn't it more fun with more taking turns?
You have it backwards slow riders save more time with discs than faster riders because they are on the course longer. I thought you guys knew all of Flo cycling’s blog posts on aerodynamics.
That's a good point. I'm sure there is some sort of cut off point though because you have the exponential force of drag vs the longer time on the course. It would be cool to graph it
Typically we see speeds around 27mph (43kph) when the rear disc becomes an aero benefit. Keep in mind it's usually different between wheels (and even riders) as well.
Hey everyone! Here's our second race analysis video. If there's another type of racing you want to see, let us know below.
CYCLOCROSS
Where is this taking place?
This race was in Cold Springs which is just north of Reno, NV on the California border
It is a pity there is no terrain slope percentages and speed relative to the air flow (wind). Only power and road speed is displayed ...
First off, great editing with the overlays. Superb timing as well given that many of us will be watching the Tour's ITT stage with an enhanced understanding and enjoy it all the more!
Thanks guys. A did a team trial last weekend with 2 of us. Great when the wind's behind you but hard work coming back into the wind even when you're drafting.
I would just like to say that I am really enjoying these race analysis videos. Can't wait to see some from the upcoming cross season!
Welcome to reno, the weather is literally just windspeed
awesome, biggest take away is how to ride in a break away with others in a RR since TTT is rare if ever.
Lovin' the race analysis videos!
Another great video, really enjoying these.
Love these analysis videos! Thanks!
Another great video. Thanks for the content
Great tips guys !
Cool! Can you up the power smoothing to 5 seconds?
Looks like there's an 'I' in 'TEAM' here, as shedding/shredding the 'help' so early (dropping #3 rider) forces your pulls to be 1/3rd longer...which equates to earlier onset fatigue. Would be smarter to establish a rhythm that included ALL the talent regardless if the 'stronger' riders felt they were being held back. Some riders don't find their stride/power until they get their engines warmed up, while another might find their stride straight away. You'll not find that rhythm with just 2 left...you'll only be as strong as the weaker rider...besides, isn't it more fun with more taking turns?
Looks like Josh was on a Zipp disc, what disc is Dave using?
Josh was using the Zipp, and Dave was on the Vision Metron disc.
You have it backwards slow riders save more time with discs than faster riders because they are on the course longer. I thought you guys knew all of Flo cycling’s blog posts on aerodynamics.
Exactly!
That's a good point. I'm sure there is some sort of cut off point though because you have the exponential force of drag vs the longer time on the course. It would be cool to graph it
What is that point when a disc starts to be more of a hindrance than helping you go fast
Typically we see speeds around 27mph (43kph) when the rear disc becomes an aero benefit. Keep in mind it's usually different between wheels (and even riders) as well.
50kph at ~250w sweet jesus..
1st, even jumped off the trainer!