Factors affecting speed in human-powered vehicles
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| Deutscher übersetzter Titel: | Geschwindigkeitsbeeinflussende Faktoren fuer durch Muskelkraft angetriebene Fahrzeuge |
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| Autor: | White, A.P. |
| Erschienen in: | Journal of sports sciences |
| Veröffentlicht: | 12 (1994), 5, S. 419-421, Lit. |
| Format: | Literatur (SPOLIT) |
| Publikationstyp: | Zeitschriftenartikel |
| Medienart: | Gedruckte Ressource |
| Sprache: | Englisch |
| ISSN: | 0264-0414, 1466-447X |
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| Erfassungsnummer: | PU199601104791 |
| Quelle: | BISp |
Abstract des Autors
It is shown how to derive the appropriate cubic equation relating power and the effects of friction, gradient and wind resistance on the speed of a human-powered vehicle (HPV). The effects of gradient and wind resistance are explored for parameters representing a typical racing cyclist. The principal conclusion may be summarized as follows: for optimum performance in a time trial, there should be no wind and the course should be level. Any deviation from these conditions will produce a decrement in performance. Verf.-Referat