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Wind tunnel testing in cycling is a crucial element to all bike manufacturers!
But it is more than just a big fan blowing wind to a stationary cycle!
Alex gives a full breakdown on what goes into operating a wind tunnel to achieve the best results!
00:00 Why are wind tunnels expensive to run?
00:22 The history of wind tunnels
03:04 Limitations of wind tunnels
03:46 Wind tunnel designs
04:30 Operating a wind tunnel
05:44 Wind tunnels in cycling
06:42 Wind tunnels in F1
07:12 Why are wind tunnels important?
07:26 How does a wind tunnel work?
08:32 Translating into the real- world
09:39 The influence of the UCI
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Wind tunnel testing in cycling is a crucial element to all bike manufacturers!
But it is more than just a big fan blowing wind to a stationary cycle!
Alex gives a full breakdown on what goes into operating a wind tunnel to achieve the best results!
00:00 Why are wind tunnels expensive to run?
00:22 The history of wind tunnels
03:04 Limitations of wind tunnels
03:46 Wind tunnel designs
04:30 Operating a wind tunnel
05:44 Wind tunnels in cycling
06:42 Wind tunnels in F1
07:12 Why are wind tunnels important?
07:26 How does a wind tunnel work?
08:32 Translating into the real- world
09:39 The influence of the UCI
Useful Links:
GCN Tech Uploader 👉 https://gcn.eu/techuploader
Visit the GCN Shop 👉 https://gcn.eu/gcnshop
GCN WhatsApp Channel 👉 https://gcn.eu/GCNwhatsapp
GCN Instagram Broadcast Channel 👉 https://gcn.eu/instagrambroadcast
Do you think the UCI should have jurisdiction over wind tunnel testing? 💨🚴👀
Watch more on GCN Tech...
📹 How The Tour De France Is Filmed (It's A Technical Masterpiece!) 👉 youtu.be/Zfyoymifzxo
📹 Watch our Editor’s Choice Playlist 👉 gcntech.co/EditorsChoice
📹 Watch the latest GCN Tech Show 👉 gcntech.co/GCNTechShow
🎵 Music - licensed by Epidemic Sound 🎵
Blast Off - Nina
Evolutionary Plans - Farrell Wooten
Good Old Days - Sinfonietta Cinematica
Hunt - Jones Meadow
National Anthem USA - National Anthem Worx
River Running - Rocket Jr
shadow dancer - Paisley Pink
Sidelined - Dip Diet
#gcntech #gcn #cycling #roadcycling #roadbike #bike #bikes #bikelife #biketech #windtunnel #aerobike #aerodynamics #formula1 #f1
📸 Photos - © Velo Collection (TDW) / Getty Images & © Sprint Cycling Agency
Brought to you by the world’s biggest cycling channel, the Global Cycling Network (GCN), GCN Tech is the only channel you need for all things bike tech – past, present and future.
Simply put, we’re obsessed with tech: we seek out and showcase the best in bikes, components, tech, accessories, upgrades and more from races and events, tech shows and product launches across the globe to bring you the best in road bike technology.
We’ve got great maintenance videos to help you get the most from your bike; pro-bike tours from all the biggest races; special features and the weekly GCN Tech Show!
Thanks to our sponsors:
Pinarello Bikes: https://gcn.eu/Pinarello
Topeak Tools: http://gcn.eu/Topeak
CamelBak: https://gcn.eu/Camelbak
Canyon Bikes: http://gcn.eu/-Canyon
Pirelli Tyres: https://gcn.eu/Pirelli
Orbea Bikes: http://gcn.eu/Orbea
Vision Wheels: http://gcn.eu/Vision
Wahoo Fitness: http://gcn.eu/Wahoo-Fitness
Park Tool: http://gcn.eu/-parktool
Selle Italia: https://gcn.eu/SelleItalia
Zwift: https://gcn.eu/Zwift
Silca: https://gcn.eu/Silca
MET Helmets: https://gcn.eu/methelmets
Strava: https://gcn.eu/strava
ShadowStand: https://gcn.eu/ShadowStand
Precision Fuel & Hydration: https://gcn.eu/precisionhydration
AGU: https://gcn.eu/AGU
Elitewheels: https://gcn.eu/Elitewheels
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GCN auf Deutsch - youtube.com/@gcnaufdeutsch
GCN en Français - youtube.com/@gcnenfrancais
GCN Training - youtube.com/@GCNTraining
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