Andrew Buckrell

Gear & Tech

Does having a lead moto provide drafting rider performance?

Lead out motos may inadvertently offer athletes a significant drafting advantage, affecting race outcomes; balancing excellent coverage with fair competition requires education and strategic positioning of camera operators.

Gear & Tech

How much does drafting really affect your bike performance?

Triathlon, often considered an individual sport, can benefit from drafting on the bike, with computational fluid dynamics revealing that even at a 15m following distance, there is a 9% drag reduction.