Wind tunnel testing doesn’t mean anything without its application to the real world. Understanding how position changes affect the physiology and biomechanics of an athlete are fundamental to the understanding of cycling aerodynamics. Colorado Premier Training has a designated staff to do just that – optimize a position based on aerodynamic and physiological efficiencies. In the Position Optimization™ package, we work with the athlete during two sessions. One hour in the wind tunnel and usually two hours in the biomechanics lab evaluating power output in your new “aero position” in order to define your true power-to-drag relationship in regards to your baseline position. Unique power testing protocols allow us to understand the power savings/losses in different positions in order to coach you on how to ride in a faster position. Finally, upon request of the athlete, we work on establishing a real-world CdA (or aerodynamic drag measurement) in order to help you and your coach quantify the true savings on a specific time trial course.
The finishing product yields a graphical representation of your new “aero position” vs. baseline position like this:
In addition, the Position Optimization™ package includes the following:
- Excel spreadsheet with all processed data
- 2 hours of consultation with a performance analyst (1hr pre-test consultation and 1hr follow-up consultation)
- Complete confidentiality
- A professional working environment
- DVD with all media files from the wind tunnel test
For pricing and scheduling, please call 970.672.4780 or EMAIL US.
