The Edge

The highly rated Australian men’s pursuit track cycling team conducting wind tunnel analysis in their quest to win gold at the upcoming Olympic Games in London. The giant wind turbines at the Monash wind tunnel produce a 65 kilometre per hour gale into the faces of the riders. The testing jig allows cyclists to adopt relevant pedalling rates and rider to rider spacing. As a result coaches and athletes can drill into specific equipment and body position options to identify the best way to produce speed for a given amount of power. Smoke can be blown over the riding formation to give a clear visual of aspects of the team that can be modified to produce speed or aerodynamic gains.