pb wrote:It will be impossible for you to win then.

But make sure you look good doing so!!!

can ride the road bike in a semi aero position (assuming no clip ons) by drapping forearms over the bars, breaks the air before hitting the chest. which would provide more gains that a aero helmet but just riding the drops.

Joel wrote:can ride the road bike in a semi aero position (assuming no clip ons) by drapping forearms over the bars, breaks the air before hitting the chest. which would provide more gains that a aero helmet but just riding the drops.

Nek Minnit . . . . hit a bump . . . .

you just have to be alert...

Joel wrote:you just have to be alert...

like the world needs more lerts

Same cyclist Kiwi?? He won all titles...he was 2.5 kgs lighter than last year...produced ave 30w more over 49 mins...same bike and set up... and according to someone the condition change was only 15 watts. So...please tell me why his time was only the same..given this information :-) The bottom line is irrespective of his power...he was fastest U23, but still 14 odd seconds behind Odlin. Maybe there were others who produced more power, but didnt go as fast. I know Clinton produces more watts than Michael..but is probably 10kgs heavier..and much bigger across the shoulders??

IMO its the trade off between power and aerodynamics..and getting that as right as possible. The most aero position wont necessarily produce the fastest time as power maybe compromised and vice versa...but hey...Im no scientist...just a thick coach hahaha

gydey wrote:Same cyclist Kiwi?? He won all titles...he was 2.5 kgs lighter than last year...produced ave 30w more over 49 mins...same bike and set up... and according to someone the condition change was only 15 watts. So...please tell me why his time was only the same..given this information :-) The bottom line is irrespective of his power...he was fastest U23, but still 14 odd seconds behind Odlin. Maybe there were others who produced more power, but didnt go as fast. I know Clinton produces more watts than Michael..but is probably 10kgs heavier..and much bigger across the shoulders??

IMO its the trade off between power and aerodynamics..and getting that as right as possible. The most aero position wont necessarily produce the fastest time as power maybe compromised and vice versa...but hey...Im no scientist...just a thick coach hahaha

perhaps we need more scientists..... there are so many technical variables that with the best will in the world coaches, do not always see the whole picture, and probably are not technically proficient and or qualified in the academic areas that are applicable..... maybe

Was taking the piss Mickey..I work with scientists at the Uni of Canterbury who oversee our physiology and aerodynamics program...but fortunately for me we all see many variables and not just power as others do!! I work with Steve Rickerby who is one of the very best in the business of cycling :-)

Cool..... its amazing...... but you know what its like you think you know what your dong then someone comes from left field and does something crazy with a washing machine

the UCI has band left field. It is no longer possible to come from there.