Tyres are an integral part of cycling as they are the only part of the bike (crashes aside) that touches the road surface on a ride. There is so much science that has gone into the development of bike tyres to allow us to ride as quickly and safely as possible. Here’s Dr Oliver Bridgewood PhD to talk you through everything you need to know about the humble tyre!

00:00 Intro
01:26 Construction
02:52 Tyre Compound
04:42 Grip
06:42 Hysteresis
07:50 Adhesion
08:35 Tread Patterns
11:02 Conclusions

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