Bicycle Racing Apparatus

Abstract

The present invention comprises a suite of innovations that reduce the coefficient of drag of a bicycle rider. The innovations include aerodynamically shaped bicycle riding shoes, an inflatable body fairing worn on the bicyclist's chest area that directly reduces the coefficient of drag of the bicyclist's torso while in an aerodynamically efficient riding position, and a riding goggle and a portable imaging system that reduce the coefficient of drag of a bicycle rider by allowing the athlete to assume and maintain a more aerodynamically efficient riding position.

What is claimed is: 
     
         1 . A body fairing comprising:
 a. at least one inflatable section having a top and a bottom and worn against a bicyclist's frontal torso to provide an enhanced aerodynamic shape to the bicyclist's torso,   b. wherein the inflatable section is inflated using an integrated coupling and valve assembly,   c. wherein the inflatable section is attached to said bicyclist's torso using shoulder straps attached to the top of said inflatable section that attach to a waist strap attached to the bottom of said inflatable section,   d. wherein the inflatable section or sections each have a quick fill cap and anti-splash opening for inputting water or electrolyte/food material.   
     
     
         2 . The body fairing of  claim 1  further comprising at least one inflatable section worn against a bicyclist's rear torso.