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    • Graph comparing aerodynamic drag and rolling resistance.
    Rights: The University of Waikato Te Whare Wānanga o Waikato Published 22 February 2011 Size: 81 KB Referencing Hub media

    Aerodynamic drag increases greatly at faster speeds. At 40N forward force (36N drag plus 4N rolling resistance), this aerodynamic cyclist will travel at 51 km/h. The non-aerodynamic cyclist will only travel at 43 km/h.

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      Forces and speed

      New Zealand’s elite cyclists spend time in the wind tunnel at Canterbury University to find ways of reducing aerodynamic drag (air resistance). At high speeds, this drag is the main force that ...

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