Facial Aerodynamics for Time Trials
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azmojo804 posted 51 weeks ago.
I would personally prefer everyone using the "Bean-Face" for their riding. It's on the close end to the most aero face: "Dredd" but also has the benefit of slightly open mouth to aid in breathing. :)
Nice research! :)
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jnrice posted 51 weeks ago.
brilliant! I'm going to practice my facial expressions on my trainer all winter so I can have the fastest possible TT in the spring. However, I'm surprised that you didn't include any "eyes closed" positions to test the effects of the position of your eyelashes.
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beads1985 posted 51 weeks ago.
jnrice wrote:
brilliant! I'm going to practice my facial expressions on my trainer all winter so I can have the fastest possible TT in the spring. However, I'm surprised that you didn't include any "eyes closed" positions to test the effects of the position of your eyelashes.
Not only that but your damp eyeball might have more resistance that dry skin!! ;-)
Great article!!
'Nothing to it, but to do it!'
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Gsal posted 51 weeks ago.
i think 'the gasp' looks the coolest haha, dredd face looks really really uncomfortable
"You can never be too rich or too skinny."
-My doctor
You may enjoy my blog article on facial aerodynamics for TT cycling:
http://www.sharpenson.co.uk/blog/?p=162
I've also got posted an article on Altitude Training - at home.
:)