(Innovation Origins) TU Eindhoven calculates ideal position of a cyclist in a peloton

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“At the very back, the air resistance is very low, but there is less opportunity to react to attacks and falls happen more often. So for classification riders or sprinters, I think the best position is in row 6, 7 or 8: then you are sufficiently shielded by other riders and you’re near enough to the front.”