London (29th October 2024) – Wahoo Fitness, the leading fitness technology company for endurance athletes, is excited to announce WINTER WITH WAHOO, a number of exciting initiatives to kick off the start of the Indoor Cycling season 2024/25 (and end of Daylight Savings).
Leading this is a partnership with renowned cycling performance innovator Phil Burt. This collaboration marks a significant step in optimising indoor cycling performance, comfort, and injury prevention for athletes of all levels. Alongside this partnership, Wahoo has unveiled new findings from its Ergonomic Insight Report, increases in customer value for money, across the market leading KICKR Indoor Training Product Range and Wahoo SYSTM software updates — further solidifying its position as a leader in indoor training solutions.
Wahoo Partnership with Phil Burt – Optimising Performance and Comfort:
Phil Burt, with over 12 years as Head of Physiotherapy at British Cycling and five years as Consultant Physiotherapist at Team GB/ Sky, brings a wealth of experience to the Wahoo team. Known for his contributions to three Olympic Games and seven Tour de France victories, Burt’s expertise will be integral in helping athletes enhance comfort and minimise injury risk during indoor training.
The partnership comes in tandem with the publication of the findings of the newly launched Ergonomic Insight Report, which focuses on optimising rider performance indoors by addressing key challenges such as knee, saddle, and lower back pain.
Report Findings: Customised Solutions for Every Rider: According to Burt, the key to improving comfort lies in understanding a rider’s “bike fit window”—the range of positions a rider can comfortably maintain. This is influenced by factors like age, injury history, and body asymmetry.
Kickr Move
The Ergonomic Insight Report found that Wahoo’s range of products, including the KICKR MOVE, KICKR CLIMB, KICKR ROLLR and KICKR BIKE, provide tailored solutions for athletes with different fit requirements. The KICKR MOVE, with its forward-backward and lateral motion, significantly reduces pressure on the saddle and alleviates knee pain, making it ideal for riders with more restricted fit windows. The KICKR ROLLR offers natural lateral movement, reducing saddle sores and encouraging better posture, while the KICKR CLIMB and KICKR BIKE simulates gradient changes to allow varied riding positions that relieve strain on the knees and back.
Kickr Climb
Phil Burt said: “I spent over a decade advising the best cyclists in the world on performance but so often we achieved that through improved comfort. Indoor training provides a huge opportunity for athletes of all abilities but there is a real conversation to be had about the benefits of realism, adjustability and comfort. That’s why I’m pleased to be partnering with Wahoo to feed into their future product innovations, maximising comfort and performance for athletes, but also to help advise athletes on the best products to suit their needs.”
Kickr Rollr
Gareth Joyce, Wahoo CEO, said: “Wahoo is focused on providing top-of-the-line products and offerings, addressing the ever-evolving needs of athletes. This new partnership will leverage expert insights and analytics to inform consumers and develop the future of connected fitness”
The Kickr Bike
Wahoo Increases Accessibility to Indoor Cycling, with NEW Affordable Options for Every Rider:
Ahead of this partnership, Wahoo has introduced significant price reductions across its popular KICKR indoor training product range. Athletes can benefit from new prices on top-tier products like the KICKR BIKE, KICKR MOVE, and KICKR. These initiatives illustrate Wahoo continuing to lead the indoor cycling market, making it more accessible to every rider and their budget, continuing its’ drive to ‘build the better athlete in all of us’.
Wahoo App and SYSTM Training Updates – Personalising Your Training:
Wahoo continues to enhance its SYSTM Training app, providing athletes with a growing library of personalised workouts. The app’s updated design simplifies the user experience, making it easier than ever to maintain motivation and achieve training goals. With a focus on flexibility and user-specific training, SYSTM ensures that riders of all levels can optimise their performance from the comfort of home.
All of these elements—Phil Burt’s expert partnership, the insights from the Ergonomic Insight Report, the expanded SYSTM app features, and Wahoo’s innovative, value-driven product range—work together to elevate the indoor cycling experience. By focusing on comfort, performance, and accessibility, Wahoo ensures that athletes at every level can train smarter, avoid injury, and achieve their goals. These efforts are all part of Wahoo’s ongoing mission to “build a better athlete in all of us,” empowering cyclists to unlock their full potential through cutting-edge technology and personalised solutions.
For more information, visit www.wahoofitness.com.
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