(New Scientist) A swarm of 3D printed cyclists reveals the best position in the pack

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The world’s most famous cycling race,  the Tour de France, is getting underway again.  As they wind their way through the countryside, the over one hundred cyclists will group tightly together in a pack – known as the peloton – to reduce air resistance and save their legs.

Now, thanks to the world’s biggest sporting simulation, we know exactly how much of an advantage they get from burying themselves in the peloton. Not only is less …