Above: Athlete Lab London offers Adjustabikes, so members can train as they would on the road. Right: The club’s data-led offering is designed to improve sporting performance
by the in-house team of cycling coaches, and the recent addition of British Cycling’s Shane Sutton will add even more elite expertise to the programming. “We’re very proud to have Shane on board,” says Flynn. “His knowledge and experience in training top level cyclists is invaluable to us, and it’s fantastic to have him not only help with improving our rides with his own methodology, but to join the team as a shareholder of the London club.”
PERSONALISED EXPERIENCE “Our specially designed rides are central to our appeal to dedicated cyclists, covering all the bases across different disciplines,” says Flynn. “Data is hugely popular, so we give all the data we can and it’s extremely accurate.” Each ride is tailored to individual riders’ ability by using a functional threshold
power test (FTP) to produce a score on which to base the target power output. The FTP test is performed by every new member and involves riding as fast as you can on a 2 per cent gradient for 20 minutes, to calculate your maximum power output. For customers dropping in to a class for the first time, the coaches running the class will estimate the FTP based on general fitness level and experience. Flynn says: “It’s a simple system, but it
works well for getting the most effective training for each individual, regardless
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of ability, while enjoying the same class together. Our coaches are the key here – the FTP can be adjusted manually throughout the ride to make sure each rider gets the most out of the workout.”
SPORTS PERFORMANCE FOCUS Athlete Lab London currently has around 100 members, with capacity set at around 250–300. Unlimited access membership costs £129 a month, while ride packs of 12 (£288) and eight (£216) are also available, to be used over a three-month
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