TY  - JOUR
PY  - 1994//
TI  - Factors affecting speed in human-powered vehicles
JO  - Journal of sports sciences
A1  - White, A. P.
SP  - 419
EP  - 421
VL  - 12
IS  - 5
N2  - 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.<p /> <p>Language: en</p>
LA  - en
SN  - 0264-0414
UR  - http://dx.doi.org/
ID  - ref1
ER  -