How do sprint cyclists reduce their air resistance?
Sprinters reduce air resistance by making sure to stay protected from the wind by following other riders in a pack until a short distance from the finish line, that is why you will see long lines of cyclists following each other until about 250 meters from the finish line when the sprinters accelerate for the line. A good sprinter will stay as low as possible on the drops of his bars, but beyond that, it is all about power and acceleration, a sprint lasts only a few seconds.
