The peloton superorganism and protocooperative behavior

DOI10.1016/J.AMC.2015.08.006zbMATH Open1410.91163arXiv1509.05965OpenAlexW1893341356MaRDI QIDQ670778FDOQ670778

Authors: Hugh Trenchard 

Publication date: 20 March 2019

Published in: Applied Mathematics and Computation (Search for Journal in Brave)

Abstract: A theoretical framework for protocooperative behavior in pelotons (groups of cyclists) is proposed. A threshold between cooperative and free-riding behaviors in pelotons is modeled, together comprising protocooperative behavior (different from protocooperation). Protocooperative behavior is a function of: 1. two or more cyclists coupled by drafting benefit, 2. cyclists' current power output or speed, and 3. cyclists' maximal sustainable outputs (MSO). Characteristics of protocooperative behavior include: 1. relatively low speed phase in which cyclists naturally pass each other and share highest-cost front positions, and 2. free-riding phase in which cyclists maintain speeds of those ahead, but cannot pass. Threshold for protocooperative behavior is equivalent to coefficient of drafting d, below which cooperative behavior occurs; above which free-riding occurs up to a second threshold when coupled cyclists diverge. These behaviors are also hypothesized to emerge in other biological systems involving energy savings mechanisms. Further, the tension between intra-group cooperation and inter-group competition is consistent with superorganism properties.

Full work available at URL: https://arxiv.org/abs/1509.05965

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zbMATH Keywords

cooperationmaximal sustainable outputspelotonprotocooperative behaviorsuperorganism

Mathematics Subject Classification ID

Cooperative games (91A12) Applications of game theory (91A80) Game theory (91A99)

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