Data-driven organizations work effectively and efficiently, including in cycling.

BDC data predicts: Steven in YELLOW today!
Data-driven organizations operate effectively and efficiently. A data-driven organization delivers better results, even in cycling.

Now that the most exciting Tour de France in years has entered its final week, it is becoming clear that the use of data and the Analysis of this could have a significant impact on the results and the Tour de France victory. Who knows, a Dutch rider might finally manage to arrive in Paris in yellow.

The racing bike and the cyclist are equipped with a considerable amount of technology, and the cyclist himself is, of course, also an exceptionally well-trained rider. A well-oiled machine exposed to many internal and external factors, such as varying weather conditions, road surface quality, terrain elevation, and air resistance. Of course, many more factors play a role in the performance achieved.

When cycling on a racing bike, factors like weight, shape, and tire pressure are important. For the cyclist, fitness, weight, nutrition, heart rate, as well as clothing and helmet design, all play a role in achieving goals.

The cycling team itself is a well-organized unit consisting of riders, mechanics, coaches, and trainers, as well as a wealth of equipment, including, of course, bicycles and numerous sensors. Many of these components generate data, not only during the Tour de France itself but also during the many hours of training and preparation for the most important cycling race of the year.

Analyzing the vast amounts of data and using (predictive) models plays a crucial role in cycling these days. Successful teams like Team Jumbo-Visma (Netherlands), Team Deceuninck – QuickStep (Belgium), and Team INEOS (Great Britain) have made this a key priority and are achieving results with this approach.

Choosing a method that leads to the most optimal result from all the different factors is an art. The art of gathering the right information at the right time and examining it critically to make the right decisions.

This data-driven approach is yielding success for these teams. And who knows, Steven Kruijswijk might become the first Dutch Tour winner since Joop Zoetemelk. His data, after all, indicates that he outperforms his competitors in the final week of a major race.

BDC wishes Steven every success!

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