The Drag Crisis Phenomenon on an Elite Road Cyclist—A Preliminary Numerical Simulations Analysis in the Aero Position at Different Speeds

The drag crisis phenomenon is the drop of drag coefficient (C<sub>d</sub>) with increasing Reynolds number (Re) or speed.<b> </b>The aim of this study was to assess the hypothetical drag crisis phenomenon in a sports setting, assessing it in a bicycle–cyclist system. A male e...

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Main Authors: Pedro Forte, Jorge E. Morais, Henrique P. Neiva, Tiago M. Barbosa, Daniel A. Marinho
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2020-07-01
Series:International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health
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Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/1660-4601/17/14/5003