Performance Evaluation Services

First we need to get the semantics out of the way.  Although everything in this section refers to testing, they're not really tests.  They are Performance Evaluations, used to analyse the effectiveness of your training or to establish a baseline for future evaluation. 

All feedback is positive; you will either prove your prior training has returned a quantifiable improvement in your performance and fitness, or your improvement is flattening off and you need to adapt your training to get you to the next level. 

There is no pass or fail, all the information gained will help you become a fitter, faster, stronger rider.  There's nothing to lose.

What does it cost?

Performance Evaluation Fee Structure
wVO2max Test	£20	+ Ability Gap Analysis
Ramp (VO2max) Test	£20	+ Ability Gap Analysis
Wingate Test	£15	+ Ability Gap Analysis
Max Heart Rate Test	£20	+ Ability Gap Analysis
Lactate Performance Test	£40	+ Ability Gap Analysis
Ability Gap Analysis	£10	inc 4 week targeted training plan

What do I get? A performance evaluation test takes 90 minutes of your time and three hours of mine.  For less than the cost of a tub of energy drink, each flamme rouge Performance Evaluation gives you an outcome specific physiological analysis and an self-assessment ability analysis to help focus on training specific improvement areas, You get all of the below...

flamme rouge Performance Evaluation...
▼	an outcome specific endurance evaluation
▼	a ten page comprehensive evaluation assessment
▼	a peak expiratory flow test
▼	a forced expiratory flow test
▼	blood pressure measurement
▼	physiological analysis
▼	lifestyle/training audit
▼	wattage/heart rate/cadence/speed recording (min, max & avg)
▼	graphical review of performance evaluation
▼	performance comparison and overlay with previous evaluations
▼	blood lactate measurement and analysis
▼	vo2max (absolute & relative), FTP, and cycling economy calculations
▼	personalized heart and power zones
▼	recommended heart and power training intensities
▼	a photographic record of your evaluation
▼	an FTP w/kg  profile against all previous riders (over 300 records)
▼	a debrief at the end of the 90 minute athlete session
▼	a further 90 minutes evaluation preparation time from the coach

flamme rouge Ability Gap Analysis...
▼	event specific analysis of key attributes
▼	speed endurance
▼	muscular endurance
▼	lactate tolerance
▼	bike handling
▼	recovery
▼	sprinting ability
▼	vo2max
▼	tactics & strategies
▼	climbing ability
▼	threshold endurance

Why should I be tested?
Without a quarterly evaluation, can you really tell if your training is giving the performance improvements you expect? You may never know.  Well at least not until race day. 

Results are analysed against your previous efforts (as below) and your racing peers.  You can then choose how best to act on the results and advice given.  Weaknesses can be strengthened and strengths can be consolidated. 

Without a performance evaluation  training is only validated on race day.  If you win fine, if you don't, how can you improve what you don't know you're lacking? 

Better still, why waste valuable training time trying to improve something at which your already at peak performance? 

Take a performance evaluation, find out the answer and make a better informed decision on what to do next.