Category: WorldTour

Michael Mørkøv’s take on VeloViewer as a Lead Out Man

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Ben recently connected with legendary lead out man Michael Mørkøv, and took the opportunity to find out more about his career and use of VeloViewer. It is always fascinating to get the view from a rider as to how VeloViewer has changed the logistics of racing, and how it is integrated into team and race organisers’ planning systems.

Can you tell us the background to your cycling career and highlights?

I started off as a track cyclist and grew up on the boards (ed: Velodrome) and I won Worlds and World Cup medals, going on to win Olympic medals. I then turned professional on the road starting with Saxo Bank, the former CSC team. There the main focus was to participate in the Tour de France and be optimistic for the GC riders. I then moved to Katusha and Quick Step where I took on the role as lead out man for the best sprinters of the time. As a result I combined road and track cycling for many years. Continue reading →

Time Trial Critical Power Research with Loughborough University

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At VeloViewer we are always fascinated by the role the WorldTour App plays in professional and individual pursuits, and were particularly intrigued with a recent academic request for the software for research purposes by Loughborough University. 

PhD Researcher Alex Welburn reached out to our team for use of the App for a Time Trial (TT) optimisation study he was undertaking, focused on the critical power of two female riders.

Keen to know more, Alex sat down with us to talk about the project details and how VeloViewer will play a role in his research. Continue reading →

VeloViewer From a Race Organisers Perspective

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WaymarkersAs the 2025 season gets underway, VeloViewer’s role of working with Race Organisers is more prevalent than ever, and is integral to improving race safety. From single day classics to Grand Tours, VeloViewer technology is playing a crucial role in race planning courtesy of the new contract with The Association Internationale des Organisateurs de Courses Cyclistes (AIOCC).

VeloViewer’s partnership with AIOCC means all members will now have access to the WorldTour App including all three Grand Tours, 34 UCI WorldTour events and 22 women’s races. The VeloViewer tools within the WorldTour package are designed to ensure a safer season, improving logistics and coordination for Race Organisers. 

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AIOCC agreement for the 2025 season

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AIOCC logoNew for the 2025 race season, we are delighted to announce a partnership with The Association Internationale des Organisateurs de Courses Cyclistes (AIOCC), which represents the interests of cycling event organisers worldwide. Courtesy of AIOCC, race organisers, including the three Grand Tours, 34 UCI WorldTour events, and 22 women’s events, will have access to the VeloViewer WorldTour tools, already used by pro teams. 

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Tour of Britain – an inside view

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VeloViewer cockpit

When the Tour of Britain came to VeloViewer’s home town last week our Office Manager Rachel was on the scene in Sheffield to report on the event, and joined the Central Escort Group (CEG) for the race.

Here Rachel gives us the inside view on her experience….

Is it only a week since we welcomed the men’s Tour of Britain to South Yorkshire for Stage 3?

I had the absolute thrill of being invited to ride in the Central Escort Group (CEG) lead police car. It was an exciting opportunity to experience the race safety and security operations up close and personal, and in particular how the police use the VeloViewer WorldTour package to support their endeavours. West Yorkshire Police coordinates the CEG and is led by Sergeant Duncan Street. It is comprised of a lead and end of race car, CEG motorcyclists, plus is joined on race days by a group of National Escort Group (NEG) motorcyclists.

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Lidl-Trek’s take on the Tour de France Femmes

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Ina-Yoko Teutenberg with Lidl-Trek rider. Photo credit: Sean Hardy – hardycc photos.

With the third edition of the Tour de France (TDF) Femmes almost complete, at VeloViewer throughout the Tour we have been working with teams to ensure they have the data they need to maximise preparation, race tactics and safety.

For Lidl-Trek’s Assistant DS at the Tour, and Head Director of the women’s team, Ina-Yoko Teutenberg, the VeloViewer WorldTour App plays an integral role in the team and individual rider preparation, as well as on race day. Ina gave us an insight into the run up to this year’s Tour.

How does the platform assist you in your role as a DS?
This is my 3rd year using VeloViewer with Lidl-Trek and we use it for each of the WorldTour races. It helps to provide a good overview of the races and prep for them when they’re far from home, as we have the detail of each stage to help plan and visualise the route.

 

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