Aero testing FAQ
Frequently asked questions
Frequently asked questions
Where are the sessions held?
Test sessions are held at:
1. Newport International Sports Village, Newport, South Wales, NP19 4RA
2. Silverstone Sports Engineering Hub, Silverstone Park, Unit 1129, Buckingham Rd, Silverstone, Towcester NN12 8FU
At each location there are parking and changing facilities.
I can't see a session available for the time that I want, do you have a waiting list?
Sessions are operated on a first come, first served basis. If you don't see a session available we usually work 3 months in advance, so please check back regularly for availability.
I'm looking to book a paired session, do I need to fill the other half of the session with a friend?
There's no need to book both slots for a paired session, as we will fill the other slot. If you'd like to travel with a friend and share the same session, please ensure before you make your bookings that both are available!
What bike can I use?
Road, time trial and track bicycles can be used for aero testing. We can also test tandems and handcycles (indoor track only).
I haven't ridden the track before, is it difficult?
Riding on an indoor or outdoor velodrome is surprisingly easy - you will be given time to accustom yourself to the bankings but all riding will be done on the measurement line (black line) at the bottom of the track whilst indoors.
What do I need to bring?
Before your session you will be asked to provide information and photographs of your current setup in order to help build your session protocol. If you have particular equipment that you would like to test then feel free to bring it along. You should bring full race equipment (skinsuit, aero helmet etc.) and arrive as if you were ready to ride on race day! We provide calibrated power meters linked up to our live equipment when performing indoor velodrome testing so there is no need to have a power meter on your bike.
Can you provide equipment for me to test?
Do contact us if you'd like any specific equipment to test and we may be able to source it for you. We have a wide selection of aero helmets available to compare with your current helmet, along with other kit options such as NoPinz/AeroCoach clothing.
When should I arrive?
We recommend that you arrive in good time, to be changed and ready at the test location 30min before your test session. In the days before the session you'll receive a final confirmation email explaining the details of where to be and what to bring.
What happens during the session?
Before your session you will have a short meeting with the session analyst to discuss and finalise your session protocol and directions for testing. You will then have a short acclimatisation period where you warm up, before performing runs (either laps of the track or short intervals in the wind tunnel), changing equipment or position between runs.
How much can I expect to test?
Please see the session pages tabs for a run down of how much data can be collected during different sessions.
What happens afterwards?
After your session your report will be created and emailed to you within a week, with recommendations for immediate change and also avenues to take for future testing. In addition, there is a contact period with the AeroCoach team to answer any further questions you may have after your session.