Weigh More, Go Faster? The Physics Behind Cycling Downhill

Weigh More, Go Faster? The Physics Behind Cycling Downhill How many times have I heard: β€œThose of us who are heavier climb slower but fly downhill like missiles.” It made sense to me until I learned about Galileo Galilei in school. I’ve always believed that the best way to learn science is through stories. Galileo…