@inproceedings{f611f70c83084522a95a31599778fe1e,
title = "Some effects of crosswind on the lateral dynamics of a bicycle",
abstract = "The bicycle, being unstable at low speed and marginally stable at high speed, is sensitive to lateral perturbations. One of the major lateral perturbations is crosswind, which can lead to accidents and fatalities. Here we investigate the effect of crosswind on the lateral dynamics and control of the bicycle in a wide range of forward speeds and various crosswinds, by means of computer model analysis and simulation. A low dimensional bicycle model is used together with experimentally identified rider control parameters. The crosswind forces are obtained from a recent experimental study. Analysis and simulation show that crosswind decreases the stability of the bicycle and is clearly a safety issue. ",
keywords = "bicycle, crosswind, dynamics, control, stability, handling",
author = "Arend Schwab and George Dialynas and Riender Happee",
year = "2018",
doi = "10.3390/proceedings2060218",
language = "English",
series = "Proceedings ",
publisher = "MDPI",
number = "6",
editor = "Espinosa, {Hugo G.} and Rowlands, {David R. } and Jonathan Shepherd and Thiel, {David V.}",
booktitle = "Proceedings of the 12th Conference of the International Sports Engineering Association (ISEA 2018)",
address = "Switzerland",
note = "ISEA 2018: 12th Conference of the International Sports Engineering Association 'Engineering of Sport' ; Conference date: 26-03-2018 Through 28-03-2018",
}