NEW: NOW AEROTESTING AT STADIUM VELODROME IN BORDEAUX
NEW: NOW AEROTESTING AT STADIUM VELODROME IN BORDEAUX
NEW: NOW AEROTESTING AT STADIUM VELODROME IN BORDEAUX
NEW: NOW AEROTESTING AT STADIUM VELODROME IN BORDEAUX

Catesby Tunnel Aerotest

£2,750.00
Solo or Paired: Solo

The WattShop service is an all-inclusive package that tests all aspects of your performance, providing you with a multi-variable model to analyse, predict and improve your performance in your chosen event.

Catesby Rail Tunnel - A unique testing environment 

Catesby Tunnel houses a 2.7km long, purpose-built, straight road test track. With a sealed working environment, guaranteed consistent environmental conditions make for an ideal testing location.

The advantage of testing at Catesby is that we perform extremely high resolution aerodynamic testing along with immediate rider feedback on the physiological impacts of any changes. 

Compared to testing in the Velodrome, with no corners/banking to contend with, rider track experience is no longer an issue, and excellent CdA data can be acquired at any test speed.

Compared to testing in the Wind Tunnel, as the rider is having to pedal at close to race power, feedback on the comfort and sustainability of any position can be discussed at the end of each run.

The tunnel has a gradient of 0.6% and normally we test in both directions (out and back). However, this does mean that for high speed testing (Eg track sprinters) where it would be impossible to do repeated race speed efforts on the velodrome, we can test only on the downhill leg and get excellent, repeatable CdA measures at higher speeds. 

You will spend 3 hours in the tunnel performing aerodynamic testing, where we can test equipment, clothing, helmets and position. 

Product Description

Each session includes:

- A pre-test phone call to discuss your objectives, your current setup and the session structure.
- Your set tunnel time (3 hours) - note that we aim to arrive at the tunnel one hour before the booking starts to enable us to install our aero sensors and complete all preparations & safety briefings to ensure tunnel time is full utilised.
- A 30 minute de-brief post test with your analyst to present the session results and also to discuss any questions/queries you may have. From positional guidelines through pacing strategies to equipment selection; you can pick our knowledge base.
- A full report delivered following the test with a breakdown of your results and full recommendations.

Testing is performed at the Catesby Tunnel Testing Facility at Catesby Park. Once you have purchased a reservation, you will be contacted to arrange your booking. Once confirmed, you will be sent a questionnaire to complete prior to the test session, along with further information on what you need to bring.

Testing can be done either solo or paired. If you have a larger group in mind it can be possible to accommodate, but please contact us to discuss.

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