Originally Posted by
BlazingPedals
Assuming frontal area is the same for both riders, which is the assumption we use to say a heavier rider coasts down a hill faster, a headwind will affect each equally. The wind won't slow a heavier rider as much, but it takes the same amount of energy for both to re-acquire the same speed.
My head hurts.
This doesn't make sense. If the heavier rider isn't slowed down as much as the lighter rider, then it doesn't matter if it takes the same amount of energy to get back to speed. The heavier rider doesn't have as far to go accelerate to the same speed both were maintaining. The little guy has to work harder/longer to get there.
Need more coffee.
Beth