We've just posted an article by Boyd regarding some very clever ways he uses his iBike to analyze his racing tactics. You'll find the article here:
http://www.iBikeSports.com/documents/iB ... ics_09.pdf
New article by Boyd Johnson: iBike Racing Tactics
Re: New article by Boyd Johnson: iBike Racing Tactics
Boyd,
Was this a calm day or a tailwind day?
Can we assume that the wind that was there came from the same direction the entire time for this example?
Was this a calm day or a tailwind day?
Can we assume that the wind that was there came from the same direction the entire time for this example?
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Re: New article by Boyd Johnson: iBike Racing Tactics
It was a pretty calm day, but even in windy days it's really easy to see when you are drafting and when you are not. When you can look at that info you can analyze a ride file with more info that any other power meter will give you.
Boyd Johnson
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Re: New article by Boyd Johnson: iBike Racing Tactics
+1 - I've used the Wind Speed display to find the "sweet spot" behind others, especially on really windy headwind days, basically looking for the lowest wind reading behind or to the lower side quadrants of the rider(s) in front of me.coachboyd wrote:It was a pretty calm day, but even in windy days it's really easy to see when you are drafting and when you are not. When you can look at that info you can analyze a ride file with more info that any other power meter will give you.
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2006 mileage = 10,034 miles; 2007 mileage = 11,337 miles; 2008 mileage = 11,986 miles;
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2006 mileage = 10,034 miles; 2007 mileage = 11,337 miles; 2008 mileage = 11,986 miles;