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Aaaaand Aerodynamics

Boardnashea · 2017-03-09 12:41:12

Similarly this could be posted in Motors or Cycling... I am driving/cycling behind a truck/car/fellow cyclist (delete as appropriate). I am experiencing a distinct advantage in reduced energy required/increased speed. Am I having an effect on the vehicle in front of me? Is the other one also at an advantage/disadvantage/no…

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Similarly this could be posted in Motors or Cycling...

I am driving/cycling behind a truck/car/fellow cyclist (delete as appropriate).
I am experiencing a distinct advantage in reduced energy required/increased speed.

Am I having an effect on the vehicle in front of me? Is the other one also at an advantage/disadvantage/no effect?

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#2 09-03-2017 1:47pm
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http://bicycles.stackexchange.com/questions/10069/does-drafting-cause-resistance-to-the-lead-rider

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