How top talent Duarte Marivoet and professional rider Dries Van Gestel benefit from advanced bike fit technologies

In the world of professional cycling, everything revolves around precision, comfort, performance and passion. At Bikefit Van Staeyen, we understand this like no other. After professional riders Maxim Van Gils, Jens Reynders and top talents such as Jarno Widar, Anna Meeusen and others, we recently had the pleasure of welcoming two top cyclists, Duarte Marivoet of UAE Emirates and Dries Van Gestel of Team Total Energies. Their choice of our services underlines the importance of advanced bike fitting and aerodynamic optimisation, even for the most elite athletes in cycling.

The New Frontiers of Bike Fitting and Aerodynamics with Duarte Marivoet

Duarte Marivoet, a young talent within professional cycling, came to us with the goal of taking his time trial position and overall aerodynamics to a higher level. Thanks to the innovative FAAST air resistance simulator, we were able to achieve this without the need for wind tunnel tests or track measurements. This groundbreaking technology, combined with our in-depth knowledge of biomechanics, enabled us to analyse various time trial helmets and postures at differing wattages. We identified the most aerodynamic positions that not only gave Duarte more speed, but also optimised comfort and power. The precision with which we were able to determine the CdA values is unprecedented and sets a new standard in the bike fitting industry.

Dries Van Gestel: A Matter of Comfort and Performance

Dries Van Gestel came to us with a unique challenge. Our extensive body screening, equipped with the latest technology and the most recent methods within osteopathy, not only revealed the nuances of his physique but also gave us the opportunity to precisely adjust his riding position. Through various adjustments, we saw a significant improvement in his pedal stroke efficiency and stability on the saddle. The adjustments led to a noticeable improvement in both comfort and performance, ready to take on the challenges of Gent-Wevelgem and Paris-Roubaix.

Working Together Towards Excellence

Our experiences with Duarte and Dries underline the importance of a personalised approach in bike fitting. Whether it involves refining aerodynamic postures or adjusting a riding position to unique physical challenges, Bikefit Van Staeyen strives to provide every recreational cyclist and rider with the means to reach their full potential.

For both Duarte Marivoet and Dries Van Gestel, the choice of Bikefit Van Staeyen was a step towards optimising their performance and comfort. Their trust in our team and technologies confirms our position as leaders in the world of bike fitting. We are enthusiastic about the possibilities that our expertise and technologies offer to recreational cyclists and racing cyclists all over the world, from professionals to passionate amateurs. Our door is always open to cyclists who want to push their limits and get the most out of their passion for cycling. Whether it is about comfort on the bike or performance, we are ready to help you further.

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