The UCI rules dictate a number of measurements cyclists must follow when setting up their time trial bikes. The nice thing about the UK is that we are not beholden to these rules very often as we follow CTT or British Triathlon, depending on whether or not we are doing a triathlon or a time … Continue reading “How aero can you go?”
The Giro – Stage 9 Analysis
The Giro d’Italia 2023 route reveal made the time trialists very happy and as a result, many have turned up. According to Pro Cycling Stats’ time trialist ranking system, 4 of the top 10 time trialists in the world have turned up including Ganna and Remco Evenepoel. Top GC time trialists like Tour de France … Continue reading “The Giro – Stage 9 Analysis”
Unlock your power meter’s full potential
Imagine a world where every pedal stroke you take not only captures data on your cycling performance but also unveils deeper insights into your future rides. With myWindsock’s revolutionary weather modeling technology, your power meter’s data becomes a gateway to enhanced weather forecasts and performance insights. Unveiling the Power of Weather Modeling At the heart … Continue reading “Unlock your power meter’s full potential”
Being a weight weenie, is it worth it?
The question of whether or not weight matters on a bicycle is always a hotly debated topic. Usually, it’s the case that the penalties of weight loss are not worth the effort but losing weight can make a difference on hilly courses. A while ago, Ben (the founder of myWindsock) wrote a very popular blog … Continue reading “Being a weight weenie, is it worth it?”
A mixed day – how to use myWindsock to check the weather
Personally, I was interested in working for myWindsock because I am a time trialing (and general performance) nerd but one thing I’ve learned is that myWindsock has a variety of uses, one of which is riding outside a little more. I love training, but I hate the rain. I have a confession for you all … Continue reading “A mixed day – how to use myWindsock to check the weather”
How much faster is a Time Trial Bike?
We know time trials bikes are fast but how much difference do they make? We ran the numbers and found out for you.
We know time trials bikes are fast but how much difference do they make? We ran the numbers and found out for you.
How many Watts do you need to break 20 minutes for ten miles?
30 miles per hour is the holy grail of time trials. It’s the average speed required to break 20 minutes for a ten mile time trial and 50 minutes for a 25. These are marks held in high esteem by riders up and down the country, but how many watts do you need (or how … Continue reading “How many Watts do you need to break 20 minutes for ten miles?”
How does your CdA compare?
Everyone knows that aerodynamics are extremely important for cyclists – even more so for cyclists concerned with their speed. myWindsock have analysed thousands of files from time trials in the UK and looked into the distribution of CdA values and what speeds result from this. Why is cda important for cyclists? The term ‘cda’ actually … Continue reading “How does your CdA compare?”
Power and aerodynamics – how can you strike a balance?
Time trials are an interesting discipline and all of you reading this will likely have found yourself in a position where you’ve done one of the following… Gone way too aggressive with your position and lost huge amounts of power Not gone aggressive enough and been beaten by riders doing much lower watts Both of … Continue reading “Power and aerodynamics – how can you strike a balance?”
4 vital charts for time trialists
1. The Map The Wind Lines on the myWindsock map give you an intuitive view of the course and the prevailing wind direction. The Wind Lines are colour coded blue for tailwind, red for headwinds. See the wind arrows, they show the wind direction and the wind speed for all locations on the route. See … Continue reading “4 vital charts for time trialists”