[HTML][HTML] Bicycle aerodynamics: History, state-of-the-art and future perspectives
The importance of aerodynamics in cycling is not a recent discovery. Already in the late
1800s it was recognized as a main source of resistance in cycling. This knowledge was only …
1800s it was recognized as a main source of resistance in cycling. This knowledge was only …
Biophysical aspects of handcycling performance in rehabilitation, daily life and recreational sports; a narrative review
Aim In this narrative review the potential and importance of handcycling are evaluated. Four
conceptual models form the framework for this review;(1) the International Classification of …
conceptual models form the framework for this review;(1) the International Classification of …
[HTML][HTML] The relation between sprint power and road time trial performance in elite para-cyclists
CFJ Nooijen, R Muchaxo, J Liljedahl… - Journal of Science and …, 2021 - Elsevier
Objectives Whilst cycling performance has been studied extensively, very little is known
about the performance of para-cyclists. This study assessed the relation between sprint …
about the performance of para-cyclists. This study assessed the relation between sprint …
[HTML][HTML] CFD simulations of an isolated cycling spoked wheel: impact of the ground and wheel/ground contact modeling
Spoked wheels are the most frequently used wheel type in road cycling competitions and
their aerodynamic optimization is crucial for cyclist performance. The aerodynamic …
their aerodynamic optimization is crucial for cyclist performance. The aerodynamic …
Crank length alters kinematics and kinetics, yet not the economy of recumbent handcyclists at constant handgrip speeds
BS Mason, B Stone, MB Warner… - … Journal of Medicine …, 2021 - Wiley Online Library
Handcycling performance is dependent on the physiological economy of the athlete;
however, handbike configuration and the biomechanical interaction between the two are …
however, handbike configuration and the biomechanical interaction between the two are …
Aerodynamic influence of an alpine skier's arms
Understanding how postural changes in alpine skiing affect the overall aerodynamic drag is
highly important for enhancing performance. Although the arm configuration of the athlete …
highly important for enhancing performance. Although the arm configuration of the athlete …
Virtual skeleton methodology for athlete posture modification in CFD simulations
This study focuses on the aerodynamic influence of athlete posture in sports aerodynamics.
To analyze a specific posture, wind tunnel measurements and computer simulations are …
To analyze a specific posture, wind tunnel measurements and computer simulations are …
The relationship between absolute and relative upper-body strength and handcycling performance capabilities
J Nevin, PM Smith - International Journal of Sports …, 2021 - journals.humankinetics.com
Purpose: To explore the relationship between absolute and relative upper-body strength
and selected measures of handcycling performance. Methods: A total of 13 trained H3/H4 …
and selected measures of handcycling performance. Methods: A total of 13 trained H3/H4 …
Force coefficients for modelling the drift of a victim of river drowning
The global annual death toll due to drowning is of the order of 105. Rescue and search
operations in urban rivers show a low rate of success. Operational computational drift …
operations in urban rivers show a low rate of success. Operational computational drift …
The anthropometric, physiological, and strength-related determinants of handcycling 15-km time-trial performance
J Nevin, PM Smith - International Journal of Sports …, 2020 - journals.humankinetics.com
Purpose: The aim of this study was to investigate the relationship between selected
anthropometric, physiological, and upper-body strength measures and 15-km handcycling …
anthropometric, physiological, and upper-body strength measures and 15-km handcycling …