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Spoelstra, A.M.C.M.G. (author), Mahalingesh, N. (author), Sciacchitano, A. (author)An on-site Ring of Fire (RoF) experiment is performed at the Tom Dumoulin bike park in Sittard-Geleen, the Netherlands. The current work investigates the aerodynamic drag of a cyclist following a lead cyclist at different lateral and longitudinal separations; additionally, the athletes’ skills to maintain their position and distance with respect...journal article 2020
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Spoelstra, A.M.C.M.G. (author), Terra, W. (author), Sciacchitano, A. (author)A novel measurement system, the Ring of Fire, is deployed which enables the aerodynamic drag estimation of transiting cyclists. The system relies upon the use of large-scale stereoscopic PIV and the conservation of momentum within a control volume in a frame of reference moving with the athlete. The rider cycles at a velocity of approximately 8...conference paper 2018