UK Time Trial EventsNew to myWindsock are Virtual Athlete Rules. They are, to a programmer, what we call conditional operators. Conditional operators are fundamental constructs in programming that allow you to make decisions and control the flow of your code based on certain conditions. They enable your program to execute different sets of instructions depending on whether specific … Continue reading “myWindsock – Setting rules”
CdA Cycling
Cycling CdA, also known as Aerodynamic Drag Coefficient (CdA) in the context of cycling, is a crucial concept in the study of aerodynamics that plays a significant role in determining a cyclist’s performance and speed. CdA is a measure of the resistance a cyclist experiences due to air while riding, and it directly affects the … Continue reading “CdA Cycling”
UCI Gran Fondo Time Trial
The UCI Gran Fondo World Championships provide an opportunity for amateur cyclists to compete at a global level and earn the title of world champion in their respective age categories. The time trial event consists of multiple age categories for both men and women. The participants typically qualify for the UCI Gran Fondo World Championships … Continue reading “UCI Gran Fondo Time Trial”
Pacing a rolling time trial
Recently I was out for a ride with a couple of people and we were discussing how best to pace a rolling bike course. The questions that came up were the following… Is it faster to ride a smooth power or ride climbs harder? If it’s faster to punch up climbs, how hard should I … Continue reading “Pacing a rolling time trial”
Drafting in triathlon
We get a lot of professional triathletes in our Instagram DMs asking various questions and getting us to do various simulations. One thing that’s of great concern to this group is the impact of drafting in a race. In Ironman branded racing, athletes must ride 12m apart (though it’s observed to sometimes be slightly closer … Continue reading “Drafting in triathlon”
How on Earth did Jonas do that TT?
The 2023 Tour de France stage 16 time trial has proven somewhat of a talking point. We have tried to make sense of the numbers, as at first, they seemed interesting. Essentially, we (Tom) vastly underestimated how fast Jonas would go in this TT but, with a couple of fresh assumptions, we can come up … Continue reading “How on Earth did Jonas do that TT?”
Tour de France Time Trial Preview
Today is the rest day of the Tour de France which has left us all sitting around and scratching our heads wondering what to do with ourselves. While I’m sure ITV and Eurosport are producing a glossy magazine show talking about some inspiring backstory surrounding Thibaut Pinot’s goats and Cycling Weekly are writing articles speculating … Continue reading “Tour de France Time Trial Preview”
Will there be echelons at the Tour de France today?
Probably not, but we thought people might google this. That said, we decided to have a proper look into it… Echelons are exciting in professional cycling. Generally speaking, riders either love them or hate them. Crosswinds are a weird phenomenon as they can turn an innocuous piece of road into a very tricky section as … Continue reading “Will there be echelons at the Tour de France today?”
National Criterium Championships 2023
I know you all thought that myWindsock was just for time trialists – well, you’re wrong. As you might be aware, there’s the small matter of a couple of races which will decide the British National Championships this coming weekend and we thought it would be interesting to have a look at the criterium course … Continue reading “National Criterium Championships 2023”
How to take the Box Hill KOM
Box Hill, an esteemed name cherished by cyclists, resonates with profound significance. It transcends being a mere hill, evolving into a symphony of emotions, an exhilarating ballet embodying the fusion of man and machine, an awe-inspiring testament to the unyielding human spirit. Memories immediately turn to the London 2012 Olympics as the GB team train … Continue reading “How to take the Box Hill KOM”
