Category Archive: Skeleton Bob

A year to go: engineering sport for London 2012

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The common perception of engineering and sport is that of shiny new bikes, aerodynamic helmets and sleek bobsleds.  I often get asked, “isn’t it just the best equipment that wins now, rather than… Read More

Surfing the brachistochrone

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    I recently came across the term ‘brachistochrone‘ and wondered how I’d missed it, especially as Johann Bernoulli initially created it over 300 years ago in June, 1696.  The brachistochrone is the… Read More

The golden decade – next stop Vancouver 2010

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It’s all downhill from here After the worst winter for 47 years, the snow has finally gone.  I miss it already and now I’m looking forward to virtual winter  from the comfort of… Read More

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