The 2022 Tour de France set a record with an average speed of 42.03kph, illustrating a notable trend in cycling speeds that raises safety concerns. Insights from the Science & Cycling Conference in Florence pointed to the continuous advancements in cycling technology, physiology, and strategy that contribute to this upward trend. Innovations such as Body Rocket's sensors aim to enhance performance across all cycling levels. Experts believe significant speed gains can still be achieved, prompting important discussions around the implications for safety and the future of the sport.
Cycling is becoming faster and faster, raising concerns about safety and indicating that ongoing innovations in technology, physiology, and strategies will maintain this speed trend.
The Science & Cycling Conference brings cycling’s brightest minds together to explore advances in speed, where significant gains continue to be identified for both professionals and amateurs.
Aerodynamic sensors and new technologies, such as those developed by Body Rocket, are essential innovations aimed at improving speed across all levels of cycling.
The rapid increase in cycling speed has not only great potential for performance but also necessitates critical discussions about rider safety and long-term sustainability.
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