A Study of Skin-Close Heat and Moisture with Different Types of Backpacks in Cycling

• Published in: Proceedings Vol. 49; no. 1; p. 86
• Main Authors: Mats Ainegren, Frank I. Michel, Robert Klauer, Andrey Koptyug, Mikael Bäckström, David Samuelsson, Magnus Ahnesjö, Stefan Litzenberger
• Format: Journal Article
• Language: English
• Published: MDPI AG 01.06.2020
• Subjects: aerodynamic drag; backpack; cycling; humidity; microclimate; temperature

The aim of this project was to evaluate effects of backpacks with different design intended for use during cycling on skin-close temperature and relative humidity, oxygen uptake, heart rate and aerodynamic drag. Seven subjects took part in the study cycling on a mountain bike mounted on a “smart tra...