In this episode, an expert aerodynamicist looks at the major improvements you can make using the latest in aero advancements to go faster on your bike. Ingmar Jungnickel was once on-staff at Specialized and is now the founder of AiRO, an app that a bike fitter can use to improve your on-bike aerodynamics. His approach to making gains is simple: go for the big improvements. That philosophy runs counter to the oft-cited “marginal gains” theory of going faster. Find out Jungnickel’s thinking behind those big gains.
He also discusses the topic of chest fairings and/or bra doping that came to the fore at this year's Tour de France Femmes. He’s run the numbers, which take some of the stuffing out of the theory.
For all riders looking to improve their speed, Jungnickel has recommendations and approaches you can all explore.
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CHAPTERS
13:30 Bra doping and effectiveness of chest fairings
26:37 How trustworthy are bike manufacturers’ aero claims
33:53 Why it’s more effective to go after big gains instead of marginal gains
37:24 How the AiRO app works
42:07 Work on your form, not just your fitness
54:03 What equipment gives you the more significant aero gains
57:39 How to improve your aerodynamic form on-bike
