Table 7.
Modulation of the cycling time and power output based on different drag coefficient scenarios and on different power reductions from drafting.
| Variables | Scenario 1 | Scenario 2 |
|---|---|---|
| Cyclist weight (kg) | 74 | 74 |
| Equipment (bicycle, wheels, etc.) weight (kg) | 8 | 8 |
| Total weight (kg) | 82 | 82 |
| Frontal area (m2) | 0.3 | 0.32 |
| Drag coefficient (dimensionless) | 0.7 | 0.7 |
| Drag coefficient x frontal area (CdA) | 0.21 | 0.224 |
| Air density (Rho) (kg/m3) | 1.226 | 1.226 |
| Rolling resistance (dimensionless) | 0.004 | 0.004 |
| Slope G (%) | 0 | 0 |
| Cycling time (h:min:sec) | Power output (W) | |
| 4:00:00 | 292 | 308 |
| 3:55:00 | 309 | 327 |
| 3:50:00 | 328 | 347 |
| 3:49:32 3:40:00 |
330 370 |
349 390 |
| 3:40:00 with drafting (assuming 35 % power reduction) |
256 | 268 |
| 3:40:00 with drafting (assuming 40 % power reduction) |
240 | 251 |