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Follow us on GoogleNetcompany INEOS and AiRo are joining forces, according to Cyclingnews. The British cycling team and the American AI company will collaborate to help Netcompany INEOS riders perform even better on the bike and optimise aerodynamics.
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INEOS have been at the forefront of AI use in training.
AI usage in professional cycling training is not new
AI is no longer a new tool in cycling, with several partnerships already in place. Netcompany INEOS and AiRo are a new example of this, driven by the desire to push the boundaries of technology and equipment.
The collaboration between the two parties is still in its early stages, but by 2027, AiRo is expected to play a key role in testing the aerodynamics of the equipment and the riders, using AI.
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The founder of the AI tool has already proven himself at the Olympic Games
Using a CFD simulation tool called Vayu, Netcompany hopes to help INEOS take another step forward in aerodynamics. However, AiRo’s services won’t be limited to the British cycling team. Anyone who pays can also arrange their own bike fitting using Vayu.
Vayu has only been around for 14 months, and reportedly, more WorldTour teams are using the tool. It is therefore not yet entirely clear what advantages Netcompany INEOS will gain from a partnership compared to the competition.
The fact is that AiRo founder Ingmar Jungnickel has earned his stripes by successfully leading a similar project with the German team at the Olympic Games and by helping develop several Specialized bicycles. He was also involved with the U.S. speed skating team.
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AI is partially replacing wind tunnel testing
What exactly can AiRo’s Vayu do? According to Cyclingnews, which was given a 'tour' of the app, the tool can simulate a rider in great detail, allowing AI to determine the optimal position on the bike.
In addition to road cycling, this also applies to gravel, mountain bike, and time trial riders.
The tool could significantly reduce the need for wind tunnel testing, since you can test the AI model in a 3D environment in all positions and with all kinds of helmets to achieve the best results. You can also fully customise your position on the bike.
David Bavin-HobbsChief Editor
David has been working in the sports & cycling industry for 16 years. Covering racing, business and technology, he has worked in communications for cycling companies, teams, and as a journalist. His proudest achievement is winning the first bike race he ever entered. He hasn't won a race since.
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