Time at the Wind tunnel
Source
Endurance wrapped up its Time Trial Clinic in College Station, TX, yesterday
February 13 after spending two days at the Texas A&M University Wind Tunnel with
aerodynamic expert John Cobb. SE athletes Paul Hurdlow, Rachel Gunn, Dan
Lundeen, Steve Zinkgraf, David Kimmel, Adam Gaubert, and Drew Hill participated
in the 3-day clinic hosted by Source Endurance an its staff (David Wenger,
Derick Williamson, Brandon Marsh and Stefan Rothe) at the same wind tunnel where
top level athletes like Damiano Cunego and Lance Armstrong have been tested on
aerodynamics before. John Cobb, one of the leaders on aerodynamics in the
bicycle and auto industry, was working on the optimal time trial positions for
the SE athletes. Along with the mechanics of Jack & Adams Bicyles, the Texas A&M
crew, and the TT-specific knowledge of the SE consultants it was possible for
him to find the best aerodynamic position for each individual while making sure
the power output ability of each rider would not be impacted. Next to optimizing
positions on the Time Trial bike, the SE Staff also conducted a unique research
on rolling resistance and a series of 5K time trials in order to maximize
performance for its athletes. A full post-camp write-up with the detailed
findings will be available soon here at Source Endurance. Thanks to John Cobb,
all the athletes, and Jack & Adam for making this Time Trial Clinic a success.
We are looking forward to host a similar type of clinic in the future, so stay
tuned for updates over the next months. If you are interested in participating
in Wind Tunnel Testing / Time Trial Clinic feel free to send us an email at
inquire@source-e.net