The Science Behind the Bike - for iPad/Mac/PC
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The Science Behind the Bike - for iPad/Mac/PC
The Science Behind the Bike is a series of films that investigate how science and technology have transformed the sport of cycling. We talk to Olympic gold-medallists Chris Boardman and Rebecca Romero, and Paralympian gold-medallist Sarah Storey, take a trip to a wind tunnel, consult with Team GB ph...
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8 episodes
The History of the Hour Record
A look at how science has impacted the development of The world Hour Record.
Transcript -- The History of the Hour Record
Transcript -- A look at how science has impacted the development of The world Hour Record.
Technology
Have you ever wondered how technology has changed the bike and bike design from a simple steel tubed design to the state of the art aerodynamic machin...
Transcript -- Technology
Transcript -- Have you ever wondered how technology has changed the bike and bike design from a simple steel tubed design to the state of the art aero...
Physiology
A scientific look at the physiological make up of a top athlete featuring Olympians such as Rebecca Romero and paralympian Sarah Storey.
Transcript -- Physiology
Transcript -- A scientific look at the physiological make up of a top athlete featuring Olympians such as Rebecca Romero and paralympian Sarah Storey.
Forces
A cyclist has to overcome forces in order to ride quickly, this film tells you all about how these forces impact a rider and their machine.
Transcript -- Forces
Transcript -- A cyclist has to overcome forces in order to ride quickly, this film tells you all about how these forces impact a rider and their machi...