NorCal Cycling

I Tried Outrunning My Drone...

The video documents a group of cyclists attempting to outrun a fast‑moving drone over a short 2‑km course, first solo, then with a coordinated lead‑out. The first run fell short as the drone, cruising at about 40 mph, pulled ahead; a tailwind gave the drone and riders equal footing, prompting the team to execute a staggered lead‑out that ultimately allowed them to overtake the drone in the second attempt. Host highlights the role of the sponsor’s Hypershell X exoskeleton, noting it “boosts leg strength by up to 40% and reduces effort by roughly 30%,” and credits the assist for the decisive speed gain that let Andrew and the narrator hit higher velocities. If the exoskeleton can reliably turn a standard bike into an e‑bike‑like platform, it could reshape commuter cycling, endurance training, and niche sports where marginal power gains translate into competitive advantage.