Aero Deep Dive in The Specialized Win Tunnel Ask a Cycling a Coach 188

Published: Dec. 6, 2018, 9:47 p.m.

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Gain 50 watts in a single day!? We went to the Specialized Win Tunnel to find out how to get faster. Episode 188 of the Ask a Cycling Coach Podcast is live!
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TOPICS COVERED IN THIS EPISODE

\\u2022 What\'s so special about the Specialized Win-Tunnel?\\xa0
\\u2022 Are aerodynamics important?\\xa0
\\u2022 Pros vs Joes with equipment and performance\\xa0
\\u2022 How does going into the drops effect aerodynamics?\\xa0
\\u2022 Does bar length matter?\\xa0
\\u2022 How to shift your head to gain watts\\xa0
\\u2022 Why do some riders create a better drafts than others?\\xa0
\\u2022 Does sitting up with a tail wind help?\\xa0
\\u2022 Does optimizing aerodynamics make a difference on the draft?\\xa0
\\u2022 When do you not want to wear an aero road helmet?\\xa0
\\u2022 How to choose a bike based on your strengths\\xa0
\\u2022 Glasses and Beards - do they cause more drag?\\xa0
\\u2022 Head position on a road bike\\xa0
\\u2022 Does lateral movement decrease aerodynamics?\\xa0
\\u2022 Why are shaved legs faster?\\xa0
\\u2022 Why is the UCI beginning to crack down on sock length?\\xa0
\\u2022 Skin suit vs. skin tight race kit\\xa0
\\u2022 The evolution of wheel design\\xa0
\\u2022 Why aren\\u2019t mountain bikes aero?\\xa0
\\u2022 Does Nate\\u2019s \\u201cFranken Bike\\u201d make sense for gravel racing?\\xa0
\\u2022 Do downhill and enduro athletes benefit from aerodynamics?\\xa0
\\u2022 What effects do number plates have on aerodynamics?\\xa0
\\u2022 Aero bars vs. round bars\\xa0
\\u2022 Are hydration packs beneficial?\\xa0
\\u2022 Does Jonathan actually have a world class CdA?\\xa0
\\u2022 Do the UCI rules cause frustration for product engineers?

More training questions answered here:\\xa0bit.ly/Training-Questions-Help-Center

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LINKS MENTIONED IN THE PODCAST

\\u2022 Specialized Win Tunnel Youtube Channel:\\xa0bit.ly/2PlWqy2
\\u2022 Specialized Venge:\\xa0bit.ly/2ruU4n3\\xa0
\\u2022 Specialized Tarmac:\\xa0bit.ly/2jXFYXg
\\u2022 Specialized Evade helmet:\\xa0bit.ly/2EdPqlJ
\\u2022 Specialized Prevail helmet:\\xa0bit.ly/2E0khkK
\\u2022 Win Tunnel: To Beard or Not to Beard:\\xa0bit.ly/1n4eACy
\\u2022 Specialized Evade skin suit:\\xa0bit.ly/2ATl1VH\\xa0
\\u2022 Specialized 321 Disk wheel:\\xa0bit.ly/2ARLzGJ
\\u2022 Specialized Epic:\\xa0bit.ly/2QcKcx1
\\u2022 Specialized Ambush helmet:\\xa0bit.ly/2QDIpjL
\\u2022 Specialized Aerofly Carbon Handlebar:\\xa0bit.ly/2UhR62h
\\u2022 Specialized Shiv:\\xa0bit.ly/2QfjFPD

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