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Introduction
Physical Cycling
What is Physical Cycling?
Why learn Physical Cycling?
Cycling Experience vs. Physical Insight
How Challenging is Physical Cycling?
Cycling Modeling
Physical Models
Cycling Models
Cycling Model Types
Physical Foundations
Classical and Cycling Mechanics
Inertial Motion
Newton’s Laws of Motion
Rotational Dynamics
Cycling Rotational Dynamics
Torques and Moments
Physical Work
Physical Power
Object Energy
Cyclist-Cycle Models
Cycle Modeling
Pedaling
Pedaling Force
Pedaling Motion
Pedaling Power
Gearing
Direct Drive Gearing Configurations
Chainwheels and Derailleurs
Cadence, Gearing, and Speed
Cycle Drivetrain
Drivetrain Force Transfer
Pedal Force Transformation
Drivetrain Force Transfer Coefficients
Drivetrain Power Transfer
Drivetrain Power Transfer Efficiency
Drivetrain Efficiency Summary
Cycle Forward Motion
Cyclist Modeling
Cyclist Power Generators
Cyclist Physiology
Cycling Models
Cycling Model Basics
Cycling Forces
Pedal and Forward Forces
Rolling Resistance
Aerodynamic Drag
Aerodynamic Coefficients
Gravitational Forces
Gravity and Conservative Forces
Slopes and Gradients
Bicycle Resistance
Cycling Resistance Efficiencies
Cycle Energy
Cycling Modeling
Cycling Force Equation
Direct Solutions
Incremental Numerical Solutions
Comparing Solution Techniques
Cycling Power Models
Cycling Motion Equations
Cycling Energy Models
Longitudinal Riding
Riding Flats
Flat Fundamentals
Starting Up
Sprints
Speed Changes
Stopping
Riding Hills
Hill Ascents
Climbing Forces
Climbing Rolling Resistance
Climbing Aerodynamic Resistance
Computing Climbing Effort
Assessing Climbing Abilities
Rating Climb Difficulty
Hill Descents
Descents
Descent Dynamics
Lateral Dynamics
Cycling Turning
Circular Motion
Centripetal and Centrifugal Forces
Centripetal Turning Forces
Centrifugal Counterbalancing
Lean Angles
Tire Traction
Cornering Lines
Cycle Stability and Balancing
Countersteering
Cycle Stability
Scenario Models
Flat Scenarios
Sprints
Climbing Scenarios
Le Mauna Kei
Alpe d’Huze
California Death Ride
Rock Store Snake
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Burning Calories
Cycling Modeling Breaks
Computational Units
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