Why we use Wattbikes - TEAMcycles Wattbike Event Services

The Wattbike
- What is a Wattbike?The Wattbike was created with British Cycling to provide an affordable indoor bike for training and testing that is suitable for everyone from school children to Olympic Gold Medallists. Within seconds you can be accurately measuring your power output, your pedalling technique and heart rate.
- Why we use WattbikesTEAM cycles use Wattbikes for a number of reasons. Wattbikes are accessible and easy to use by year 6 (age 10) up to Senior Citizens. With the right set up and instruction a wide cross-section of the community can engage with the activities. We find we can deliver a variety of outcomes Energy efficiency – by displaying the watts produced we can illustrate the effort required to power a light bulb (or a number of low-energy bulbs), a TV or microwave. This tangible effort makes discussions on energy efficiency very real and personal. Nutrition – by displaying the number of joules used we can illustrate the effort required to use energy that has been ingested. Children are fascinated by the relationship between effort and energy, adults are often shocked! Pedalling efficiency – by displaying the cadence and polar view we can coach improved pedalling efficiency for new, improving or experienced cyclists. This session can be combined and used as the warm-up for Energy Efficiency and/or Nutrition sessions. Head-to-head racing – What a buzz! Wattbike racing is high adrenaline, high power fun! We set up a group of up to ten Wattbikes and run races indoors, without the hassle of rain,…
- Want to know more?Well… you could ring us up, or drop us an email of course, or we’d be delighted to drop in for a chat, or meet you somewhere with a Wattbike so we can have a natter and a practical session. If you’re interested in Wattbike training plans, have a look at the fab documentation on the Wattbike site. [caption id="attachment_278" align="aligncenter" width="300" caption="Get the Wattbike training guide here"][/caption]
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- CharityTEAM cycles have worked with the Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation (JDRF) to deliver the Spin to Cure fundraising events. Pics TEAM cycles provided 10 Wattbikes and Audio/Visual support for JDRF’s Spin to Cure in Salisbury Guildhall Square. 30 teams of 5 riders competed to see who could ride the furthest in a set time. There was a great atmosphere and JDRF Southern region raised significant funds from the event. pics
- CorporateTEAM cycles have worked with commercial organisations, such as BskyB, British Airways, EMCOR UK, Mazak UK to deliver corporate events for customers or employees families. Pics
- Employee engagement
- EducationTEAM cycles have worked with a number of Schools and Colleges at enrichment days and BTEC PE activities pics
- GymsTEAM cycles are Accredited Watttbike Instructors and were the first company in the UK to become Accredited Power Cycling Instructors. The Wattbike offers the ability to improve the experience of your gym members. Whether they are riding to get fit, improve performance, test fitness or as part of a group cycling class the Wattbike has a bike to suit. The Wattbike pro is perfect for testing and personal training for top end athletes, whilst the Wattbike Trainer is perfect for everyday use by everyone from kids through to top endurance athletes, and for group cycling. The ability to accurately monitor each training session sets the Wattbike apart from all other indoor bikes and helps to maintain motivation as the rider can track their improvement session by session. Give customers the true feel of cycling with a revolutionary exercise bike that motivates you to improve. The monitor offers you intelligent training by showing real-time heart-rate, power and leg speed information. Endorsed by British Cycling, Wattbikes attract and retain cycling and triathlon enthusiasts to any establishment. Wattbikes are easy to connect up and run races and group sessions using a large screen. Instructors and riders see their progress on the big screen…
- HealthSandwell PCT, Sandwell and West Birmingham Hospital Trust, Department of Health
- Local AuthoritiesStoke City Council & Sandwell Metropolitan Borough Council
- Retail[caption id="attachment_221" align="alignright" width="243" caption="Evans Cycles"][/caption] [caption id="attachment_222" align="alignright" width="297" caption="ASDA"][/caption] Running an in-store Wattbike event, whether you are a health & fitness, leisure or general retailer, can increase your customer engagement, footfall and retail sales. TEAM cycles, as the UK’s Wattbike event provider, will work with you on identifying the benefits and achieving your outcomes. We can provide from 2 to 20 Wattbikes for your event. We can run activities based around competitions, or health, or general technique coaching. We have run Women-only sessions, employee sessions, general customer engagement sessions, with a variety of outcomes. We have always found that your customers are engaged by the Wattbikes and therefore your message. They stay in store longer and are more likely to spend on associated products and services. We can also deliver events using Concept 2 rowing machines instead or as part of a hybrid delivery.
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TEAM cycles use Wattbikes for a number of reasons.

Mainly – Quality of ride & Quality of data

Wattbikes are accessible and easy to use by (UK) year 6 (age 10) up to Senior Citizens. With the right set up and instruction a wide cross-section of the community can engage with the activities.

- Energy efficiency – By displaying the watts produced we can illustrate the effort required to power a light bulb (or a number of low-energy bulbs), a TV or microwave, laptop etc. This tangible effort makes discussions on energy efficiency very real and personal.
- Nutrition – By displaying the number of calories used we can illustrate the effort required to use energy that has been ingested. Children are fascinated by the relationship between effort and energy, adults are often shocked!
- Pedalling efficiency – By displaying the cadence and polar view we can coach improved pedalling efficiency for new, improving or experienced cyclists. This session can be combined and used as the warm-up for Energy Efficiency and/or Nutrition sessions.
- Head-to-head racing – What a buzz! Wattbike racing is high adrenaline, high power fun! We set up a group of up to ten Wattbikes and run races indoors, without the hassle of rain, cold, or traffic.
- Power Cycling sessions – Every member of the Power Cycling class can see their individual performance data on their own personal Wattbike Performance Monitor and on a large display screen. It features the ability to display all the important training parameters for each individual in the class and even display which training zone they are in. The key parameters of Power (Watts) or Speed, Heart Rate (bpm) and Cadence (rpm) – and much more – allowing each member of the class to be exercising at the correct intensity to maximise fitness improvements.
- Inter-school competitions – Why organise staff, children, transport, bikes, venue and paperwork, when we can set up Wattbike or Concept 2 rowing races in your sports hall at a time to suit your curriculum? Accessible, fun and healthy, these events are perfect for engaging both the lower years enthusiasm and the higher years who risk dropping out of active sports.
- Ease of use – The Wattbike Performance Monitor (WPM) is battery powered, and it’s charge is maintained by part of the work that the human riding does, so this means that a Wattbike doesn’t need to be plugged in to the mains to function. The Wattbike has a pair of wheels on the front to ease movement. The handlebars and seat are simply and quickly adjusted, making the Wattbike perfect for multi-user events.