Vorteq Aerodynamics and Human Performance Consultants
Meet Vorteq
Vorteq came from a successful history of aerodynamics consultancy through TotalSim’s involvement at the highest levels of sport through three Olympic cycles. They have continued to grow their experience and capability at Silverstone Sports Engineering Hub, which has enabled them to innovate as a research and development company.
Their goal is to remain at the cutting edge, working with athletes at all levels to find measurable performance in sport.
What do they offer?
Vorteq Human Performance sessions are focused on finding measurable performance through a combination of biomechanics and aerodynamics testing and assessments. Aerodynamic positions are no good if they come at the cost of stability or effective force generation at the pedal, so their sessions ensure they consider the performance as a whole system.
Their top-level service is their Aero Power – a four-hour biomechanics assessment led by a physiotherapist and two-hour aerodynamics in the wind tunnel. The biomechanics part helps establish how the athlete moves on the bike and where their individual asymmetries and limitations might be so we can look at interventions and adjustments within sensible parameters. The athlete is then taken through a run list of positional changes to make to the wind tunnel so they can look at which setups have the lowest drag whilst still being efficient in power, comfort, and stability.
Their Core-Fit Bike fit options are the industry-leading sessions and the gold standard that we would ask all our athletes to work towards. These fits are suitable for all athletes to zero in an ideal position. They are led by a physiotherapist and use measurable, objective data to ensure that the position is suitable for your unique pedalling signature.
Vortequ is also the world leader in aerodynamic racing suits. Their race suits are the fastest in cycling, and each individual suit is made bespoke for the athlete.
Why we like working with Vorteq Human Performance?
We love working with the best in the business, and Vorteq really are industry-leaders. However, like our core values, they are humble in the way they operate; they build bridges and encourage everyone forwards. You would hardly realise that they are one of the most successful brands in the Olympic Games! As they are a stone’s throw from our own offices, we love being able to drop into sessions when our athletes go to improve their aerodynamic fit.
For anyone serious about their biking performances, a bike fitting session with Vorteq is a must-have on the path towards performance, and for those athletes wanting to leave no stone unturned, their work in the wind tunnel and creating their own personal racing suit, they are the only people to go and see.