The Dynamic of Bicycle Finals: A Theoretical and Empirical Analysis of Slipstreaming

Dilger Alexander, Geyer Hannah


Zusammenfassung
The finals of bicycle races have certain peculiarities compared to other sports. The leading group in a bicycle race rides comparatively slowly until one of the competitors tries to shake off his opponents. Only then do all riders perform to the limit. This raises the question of who takes the thankless early lead and why. The rider who is in front just before the final sprint is seldom the one who wins. The relevant physics and their implications for sport economics are analysed and tested empirically.

Schlüsselwörter
Slipstreamin; Finals; Sports Economics



Publikationstyp
Forschungsartikel (Zeitschrift)

Begutachtet
Ja

Publikationsstatus
Veröffentlicht

Jahr
2009

Fachzeitschrift
Economic Analysis & Policy

Band
39

Ausgabe
3

Erste Seite
429

Letzte Seite
442

Sprache
Englisch

ISSN
0313-5926