TRAINING DAYS
For a pro cyclist, training camp is more than just a tradition - it’s a rite of passage. It’s a time when the world narrows to the essentials: the bike, the road, the relentless pursuit of improvement.
GripGrab joined UNO-X Mobility on Mallorca to capture moments of focus, camaraderie, aero optimizing, and dedication, giving you a look behind the scenes.
REPORTAGE, JANUARY 2025
A quiet, constant buzz of anticipation fills the air outside Plaza Hotel in the village of Santa Ponça, Mallorca. The entire hotel has been booked by UNO-X Mobility and the parking lot has been taken over by their impressive colourful and branded trucks. The scene is a striking display that leaves no doubt; they’re here with a mission.
Everyone works in harmony. Curious locals stop to watch with fascination how the mechanics adjust the new Ridley Noah Fast bikes with precision based on the riders' preferences.
A training camp has a rhythm of it's own. It’s a finely tuned system where each person has a role, all united by the same goal: to be stronger, faster, and better prepared for this season's challenges ahead. Soigneurs massage tired legs, coaches meticulously review the day’s data, and nutritionists craft meals that balance energy and recovery needs.
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Think of aero optimization as free speed - paid for with hours of testing.
Casper Folsach, Performance Coach at Uno-X Mobility
There’s an undeniable beauty in the art of aero optimization. The rhythmic hum of tires on rough Spanish tarmac during acceleration sets the scene, while the tech team - John and Bob from Streamlines, alongside Casper Folsach, Performance Coach at Uno-X, gather around laptops on a makeshift picnic table under the shade of olive trees. Surrounded by almond groves and vineyards in the heart of nowhere, their field lab setup is both ingenious and captivating. With devices mounted on bikes, they meticulously collect data, transferring insights into fine-tuning both position and equipment. Today’s adjustments, made under a brilliant blue Spanish sky on a quiet, rugged country road, hold the potential to deliver significant results in the races to come.
As the sun sets and the little village of Santa Ponça falls silent, with only the gentle rhythm of waves rolling into the bay, a quiet sense of fulfillment lingers. Every pedal stroke, strategy session, and shared moment has brought the team one step closer to their collective goals. GripGrab is proud to be part of this journey.
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