The air resistance of racing cyclists
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1956-10
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College of Aeronautics, Cranfield
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Tests in the closed-section wind-tunnel on three different cyclists mounted on a racing bicycle are described, and figures quoted for the recorded air resistance. Some comments are also included on the implications of the results concerning the power-output of racing cyclists.