This descending method minimizes wind resistance without the use of special gear (fairing, aero bars, etc).
Riding a Bacchetta Ti Aero recumbent with a tiller and Railgun (Kent Polk) carbon fiber hardshell seat at a 11 degree angle of recline.
The technique involves extending both feet parallel to the ground. One foot (left) remains clipped in. The other foot is unclipped. Right leg extended with calf resting on right pedal crank.
Note the video of the descent, below.
This is a picture of the Bacchetta Ti Aero bike.
- Tiller steering
- Zipp R2C levers
- Railgun carbon fiber hard shell seat at an 11 degree recline.
- 650 Zipp wheels
- 650 x 23 tires
Over the past few weeks I've been consistent in using the `blade' wind cutting technique and I'm averaging 9 -10% faster on the descents (compared to same course without the `blade.' I'm actually quite surprised at the magnitude of improvement.
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