In this article VeloViewer Founder and Director Ben, highlights how tech solutions are used in professional cycling and how they can be applied to improve rider safety.
VeloViewer Stance on Safety
Category: WorldTour
Tour of Britain – an inside view
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.
Lidl-Trek’s take on the Tour de France Femmes
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.
Annemiek van Vleuten TDF Femmes Insights
VeloViewer has had a long-term working partnership with the legendary cyclist Annemiek van Vleuten, and, as the winner of the TDF Femmes 2022, she is the perfect rider to give us a perspective on how teams and riders will use VeloViewer in this year’s race.
Tour de France Stage 4 Breakdown
We’re shining the spotlight on Stage 4 of this year’s Tour de France as it packs a punch with 3600 metres of climbing over 139.6 km, from Pinerolo to Valloir. Using VeloViewer software we are able to breakdown the course and the challenge the riders will face.
World Record Performance Using VeloViewer
Endurance cyclists Colin O’Brady and Lucas Clarke smashed the world record for the Race Across America (RAAM) in pairs last week, and we’re delighted VeloViewer played a part in their success. Working with cycling coach Gary Hand from Espresso Cycle Coaching, the team used the VeloViewer WorldTour App to help reach the finish line in record time.
Welcome to Wrexham!
VeloViewer Office Manager, Rachel Davison shares her experience at the Women’s Tour of Britain….
Last Friday I was proud to represent VeloViewer at the Women’s Tour of Britain Stage 2 in Wrexham together with our Communication Consultant, Lucy. After an early start from Sheffield across the Peak District and over the border into Wales, a wrong turn and some very understanding marshalls, we were finally directed to park in the same car park just as the team coaches/cars started to turn up.
Cycling Sheffield set the pace for the 2024 season
Double celebrations for Elite Development Team Cycling Sheffield last week with the 2024 team launch at Sheffield’s Advanced Wellbeing Research Centre (AWRC), and rider Jack Hartley winning the opening race of the season.
Race Recon with Remco
One of our 2023 highlights – the legend that is Remco Evenepoel showing us how the pro riders use the VeloViewer WorldTour package for race prep.
Four glorious minutes of Remco preparing for the first mountain stage of La Vuelta 2023. Teams highlight the technical sections, intermediate sprints, gradient changes and much more. This info helps riders to identify key strategic attacking opportunities.
VeloViewer WorldTour Package
There are two parts to VeloViewer, firstly the subscription (or business → customer) part, which enables individuals to view all of their Strava activity history and segment information in engaging and motivational ways. Secondly, the WorldTour package (our business → business offer) which enables Race Organisers, professional Teams and riders to organise their race season, improve performance and optimise safety.