Since aerodynamic drag is a constant challenge in cycling, minimizing it is crucial for achieving higher speeds. Studies show that about one-third of drag is caused by the bike and two-thirds by the rider. Therefore, reducing rider drag should be the top
Aerodynamics has such a profound impact on cycling performance at the elite level that it has infiltrated almost every aspect of the sport from riding position and styles, equipment design and selection, race tactics and training regimes, governing rules and regulations to even the design of new v...
Keywords: aerodynamics; computational fluid dynamics; modeling and simulations; OpenFOAM; Son of Grid Engine 1. Introduction Computational fluid dynamics (CFD) uses applied mathematics and physics to calculate the flows of a fluid, and how it affects objects as it flows past them. CFD is based ...