The complex dynamics of bicycle pelotons

摘要: A peloton may be defined as two or more cyclists riding in sufficiently close proximity to located either one of basic positions: 1) behind zones reduced air pressure, referred 'drafting', 2) highest described here alternately 'riding at the front', 'in wind', 'non-drafting positions'. Cyclists drafting expend less energy than front positions. Two broad models dynamics are explored. The first is an energetic model that describes oscillate through observable phase states they emerge from collision avoidance and riders' coupled outputs. These phases exhibit behavioural characteristics such convection patterns synchronization, among others. Under second, economic model, we discuss some parameters a system exchange, identify resources within for which riders compete cooperate. include savings drafting, near-front positional resource, information resource.