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  • January 23, 2014 at 4:31 pm #20550
    big mick

    Is it just me or is there any science to back this up.I’m sure it’s harder to cut through cold head wind than it is when the air is warm.Anyone having the same problem :/

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  • January 23, 2014 at 8:41 pm #770079
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    bikecellar

    This subject is touched upon
    This subject is touched upon in the book Heroes Villains & Velodromes, with regard to the one kilometer track event, colder conditions = slower times.

    January 23, 2014 at 5:59 pm #770077
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    big mick

    jason.timothy.jones

    jason.timothy.jones wrote:
    http://velonews.competitor.com/2013/03/bikes-and-tech/technical-faq/technical-faq-why-is-riding-in-the-cold-so-hard_277626

    There you go.Not just in my brain.There is science behind it.Thanks for the link Jason.

    January 23, 2014 at 4:44 pm #770075
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    pdf500

    As well as the increased
    As well as the increased density of colder air there are are other important factors. The difficulty of keeping muscles warm, the likely increased drag of baggy winter layers, and the psychological struggle of riding into a cold wind. I certainly find it harder to push myself when the going gets slow.

    January 23, 2014 at 4:41 pm #770073
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    jason.timothy.jones

    And if thats not enough, ask
    And if thats not enough, ask Maria Leijerstam about riding in the cold

    January 23, 2014 at 4:37 pm #770071
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    jason.timothy.jones

    http://velonews.competitor.co
    http://velonews.competitor.com/2013/03/bikes-and-tech/technical-faq/technical-faq-why-is-riding-in-the-cold-so-hard_277626

    January 23, 2014 at 4:37 pm #770069
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    sorebones

    There is some science to back
    There is some science to back this up, just cannot remember what exactly. Something to do with air pressure and humidity? I read an article that suggested it accounted for a 5% difference in speed (cannot remember at what average speed though). There’s probably a psychological element to it as well, easier to feel good about riding when the sun is shining and you’re not weighted down in winter clothing.

    January 23, 2014 at 4:34 pm #770067
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    Martyn_K

    This is true. Cold air is
    This is true. Cold air is more dense than warm air, therefore making it harder to cycle through it.

    January 23, 2014 at 4:33 pm #770065
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    jason.timothy.jones

    yeah there is some science,
    yeah there is some science, cold air is generally more dense

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