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Oliver Bridgewood
Verified
Presenter, Play Sports Network
Bath
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By Oliver Bridgewood Verified| cyclingweekly.com@ Aero wheels don’t just look cool, we are told they make us faster too. But how much faster? Aero wheels can be expensive, so we wanted to see how much faster they typically make you to try and establish if they are worth the investment. To do this we headed down to Herne Hill velodrome in South London to put some different wheels to the test
By Oliver Bridgewood Verified| cyclingweekly.com@ We previously reported on Bradley Wiggins Pinarello Bolide, which he would ride in the Hour Record. Here we take a look at some of the other tech details, that were crucial to his record. Climate is crucial for the Hour, with hotter air enabling riders to go faster. Wiggins’s support team had a tough task of getting the temperature just right. They had to account for the temperature rising when 6000 spectators enter the velodrome, with the temperature reported to settle at a stifling 30ºC
Company Info
Play Sports Network
Play Sports Network is a leading media company focused on cycling content, recognized as the largest cycling media company and community in the world. Established on October 23, 2012, the company engages over 40.1 million cycling enthusiasts globally. It operates under several key brands, including the Global Cycling Network (GCN), which is the fastest-growing cycling channel worldwide, and the Global Mountain Bike Network, catering to mountain biking fans. The company also offers GCN+, a premium subscription service that provides live racing coverage and a library of original cycling films and documentaries. Play Sports Network supports video creators and collaborates with media companies and brands to enhance its content offerings. As a subsidiary of Discovery Inc. since 2019, it has expanded its reach, generating over 100 million video views monthly across its 16 cycling channels. The content is produced in multiple languages and presented by former professional cyclists, ensuring authenticity and expertise.
Bath, United Kingdom
+44 122 544 8333
Founded: 2012