Bier's study focused on Irish cyclist Ronan McLaughlin's record-setting 'everesting' rides, revealing that a tailwind doesn't significantly enhance performance during such an extreme cycling challenge.
According to Bier, McLaughlin's rides were analyzed for factors that could affect cycling speed, including wind conditions. The findings indicated that while a tailwind is often believed to provide an advantage, it had a negligible impact in McLaughlin's record times.
The popularity of 'everesting' surged during the COVID-19 pandemic, with cyclists worldwide using local hills for their climbs. Events were organized online to foster community and competition among cyclists.
McLaughlin's rapid completion times highlight the extreme demands of 'everesting,' as the average cyclist would take over 20 hours, making his records particularly impressive.
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