Wippert’s effort is recorded for analysisDrapac Professional Cycling
Bernard Sulzberger demonstrates a basic plank – this demonstrates a rider’s core strength and areas of weaknessDrapac Professional Cycling
Darren Lappthorne demonstrates a forward plankDrapac Professional Cycling
Robbie Hucker executes a basic plank to build core strengthDrapac Professional Cycling
Hucker moves into a side plank – similar to the basic plank, the side plank is an exaggerated test of hip and core stabilityDrapac Professional Cycling
Rudolph moves into a side plank – his time in the gym was evidentDrapac Professional Cycling
Darren Lapthorne runs through the neural tests – they demonstrate the state of the sciatic nerve and can determine saddle position and typeDrapac Professional Cycling
Malcolm Rudolph’s flexibility was on showDrapac Professional Cycling
One legged squats demonstrate overall stabilityDrapac Professional Cycling
Meanwhile – mechanic, Dennis Kreder gets to work on one of the training bikesDrapac Professional Cycling
Fizik saddles are fitted to Drapac Pro Cycling’s SwiftCarbon Ultravox frames.and saddle heights are adjusted to previous requirementsDrapac Professional Cycling
Ballhause determines the cleat position for Malcolm Rudolph’s Bont Vaypor+ shoesDrapac Professional Cycling
Ballhause makes some minor adjustments to Malcolm Rudolph’s cleat positionDrapac Professional Cycling
Key points are marked on Hucker’s Bont shoesDrapac Professional Cycling
Hucker’s cleat position is reviewedDrapac Professional Cycling
Further small adjustments are made to the cleat positionDrapac Professional Cycling
A long-time member of the Drapac squad, the 2014 equipment list results in a big change for LapthorneDrapac Professional Cycling
Ken Ballhause makes some small adjustments to accommodate Hucker’s cleat positionDrapac Professional Cycling
Hucker’s cleats are double checked tightenedDrapac Professional Cycling
A recent back injury was a key topic of discussion for Wes Sulzberger and Ken BallhauseDrapac Professional Cycling
Bike fit technician Ken Ballhause inspects Wouter Wippert’s initial bike set upDrapac Professional Cycling
With anatomical landmarks highlighted on Wippert’s body, he is filmed as he builds up to a peak effortDrapac Professional Cycling
Just like all the other riders, Wippert’s effort is recorded for analysisDrapac Professional Cycling
Bernard Sulzberger gets a feel for his new set-upDrapac Professional Cycling
Ken Ballhause inspects Hucker’s initial set upDrapac Professional Cycling
Hucker’s hips are checked to ensure he’s squareDrapac Professional Cycling
Now fully comfortable, Hucker begins to ramp up his effortDrapac Professional Cycling
While significant technological advances have been made in bike fit, some tools remain rudimentaryDrapac Professional Cycling
Each athlete’s data is captured and plugged inDrapac Professional Cycling
Ken Ballhause checks the difference between handlebar and saddle height on Lachie Norris’ rigDrapac Professional Cycling
Ken Ballhause checks the angle of Robbie Hucker’s saddleDrapac Professional Cycling
Saddle height is double checkedDrapac Professional Cycling
This is Jai Crawford’s fitting video in post processing. Ken Ballhause explains – “These images serve as an example of how anatomical landmarks are used to determine joint angles for the lower and upper body. Joint angles are analyzed as a function of crank angle, with numerous crank angles serving as relevant reference points”Ken Ballhause - Adaptive HP
Video analysis and post processing of data is a key component of continuous improvement in human-bike interaction. Some of this information will be implemented at the next training campKen Ballhause - Adaptive HP