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VeloStudio

Get the adrenalin flowing with Power Half Hour, sit back and ride with classic movies or up the tempo in SUF Cycling. VeloStudio offers cycling like no other, as you pedal to victory in the home of the iconic velodrome in London.

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VirtualVelo

Session length: 60 minutes 
Price: £9 
Age: 14+ years 
Minimum height: 155cm / 5ft 1in 
Maximum height: 215cm / 7ft 1in 
Equipment hire: Look Keo Cleats £7

Synced with pulse-pounding music pedal across the world's most breath taking and challenging roads, forests, mountains and more on a Matrix bike! A virtual coach will coax you and push you to your max.

Essential information

  • With all bikes it’s possible to use trainers as the pedals can be adapted. Our Wattbike and Matrix bikes have a mixture of the SPD pedal system as well as the Look Keo system allowing you to choose what suits you best

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SUF Cycling

Session length: 60 - 120 minutes 
Price: £9
Age: 14+ years 
Minimum height: 155cm / 5ft 1in
Maximum height: 215cm / 7ft 1in 
Equipment hire: Look Keo Cleats £7 

You'll be transported to the heart of the world's greatest races from the mountains of Le Tour de France to the cobbles of Paris-Roubaix! These videos are categorised simple, intermediate or complex based on the complexity of the workout. 

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  • With all bikes it’s possible to use trainers as the pedals can be adapted. Our Wattbike and Matrix bikes have a mixture of the SPD pedal system as well as the Look Keo system allowing you to choose what suits you best

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Ride in Movie

Session length: 90 minutes
Price: £7 
Age: 14+ years 
Minimum height: 155cm / 5ft 1in
Maximum height: 215cm / 7ft 1in 
Equipment hire: Look Keo Cleats £7

Pedal at your own pace as you sit back and enjoy the ride to classic films. Help us choose the next movie! Follow us on Twitter and have your say by taking part in our Twitter poll.

Essential information

  • With all bikes it’s possible to use trainers as the pedals can be adapted. Our Wattbike and Matrix bikes have a mixture of the SPD pedal system as well as the Look Keo system allowing you to choose what suits you best

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Pay and Ride - VeloStudio

Price: £7 
Age: 14+ years 
Minimum height: 155cm / 5ft 1in
Maximum height: 215cm / 7ft 1in
Equipment hire: Look Keo Cleats £7 

Using either our Matrix or Wattbikes, train at your own pace and your own tunes with our VeloStudio Pay and Ride sessions. 

Essential information

  • With all bikes it’s possible to use trainers as the pedals can be adapted. Our Wattbike and Matrix bikes have a mixture of the SPD pedal system as well as the Look Keo system allowing you to choose what suits you best

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1:1 VeloStudio Fitness and Performance Testing

Price: £50 
Age: 14+ years 
Minimum height: 155cm / 5ft 1in
Maximum height: 215cm / 7ft 1in 
Equipment hire: Look Keo Cleats £7

Regular fitness and performance testing is essential for serious cyclists, but it's also highly beneficial for those using cycling for general fitness and rehabilitation purposes, or to provide some structure to your training. 

These one hour 1:1 sessions take place on a Wattbike in our VeloStudio, where the coach will help fit you to the bike, lead you through a warm up and carry out a fitness test. Whilst you cool down afterwards, results from Heart Rate and Power output will be gathered and discussed to formulate an action plan to help hit your goals. 

 

3 minute test: A good benchmark test for regular cyclists to establish training zones maximum minute power (MMP) and maximum heart rate (MHR). Perfect if you are training towards a major race or sportive event. Our most popular test. 

Submaximal ramp test: A test for less experienced or less fit riders which helps establish training zones from heart rate. 

20 Minute test: The test for those who already have a recent, valid MMP score and wish to use functional threshold power (FTP) to measure their training efforts. Ideal for more experienced riders, especially those participating in time trials. 

6 second power test with 30 second maximal test: For track sprinters or BMX racers to test and track their maximal output.

Essential information

  • With all bikes it’s possible to use trainers as the pedals can be adapted. Our Wattbike and Matrix bikes have a mixture of the SPD pedal system as well as the Look Keo system allowing you to choose what suits you best

Available upon request

VeloStudio FAQs

Frequently asked questions

Do I need to be an athlete?

  • The VeloStudio programme caters for all abilities. Whether you want to simply keep fit, or are an athlete training for competition.

​What is the difference between a Wattbike and Matrix bike?

  • Both bikes use Watts and heart rate to measure power and intensity for workouts and sessions. The Matrix bikes use a colour system to easily show the power you’re riding at, and sessions are tailored around Coach by Color® programmes. Wattbikes include an extensive range of features that measure power, pedalling efficiency, left and right leg individual power measurement and much more, to enable riders to test and evaluate performance. Whatever your preference or goals, either bike is designed to meet your needs and more.

What sessions do you provide?

  • The VeloStudio programme has a range of sessions for all abilities, including Coached Matrix Fitness & Wattbike sessions, virtual coach Matrix sessions, and Sufferfest training videos. We also have dedicated pay and ride timeslots where you can do your own personal training and we offer a range of 1 to 1 consultations with our Lee Valley VeloPark coaches.

What are SUF Cycling training videos?

  • Suf Cycling is widely known as some of the best cycling training videos in the world. They are high-intensity interval workouts designed by world class coaches, complete with music, clear instructions and official footage from the Tour de France, World Championships and more. These sessions are suitable for beginners through to athletes.​

What pedals do the bikes have?

  • With all bikes it’s possible to use trainers as the pedals can be adapted. Our Wattbike and Matrix bikes have a mixture of the SPD pedal system (commonly found on most gym bikes) as well as the Look Keo system allowing you to choose what suits you best.

What should I wear?

  • Lightweight technical gym wear, or cycling specific clothing is suitable for the VeloStudio. Please ensure you have trainers to wear to walk around the studio if using cycling shoes. You may get hotter than riding a moving bike, so cool clothing is essential.

​Do you provide towels?

  • There are paper towel dispensers in the studio, but towels are not provided.

Can I use my heart rate monitor strap on the bikes?

  • Yes, you can link any ANT+ heart rate strap to our Wattbikes and any POLAR 5.5khz Analogue heart rate strap to our Matrix Bikes.​

What is the minimum age to use the studio?

  • The minimum age for the studio is 14 years old. Children under the age of 18 must be accompanied by an adult.​

Is there a minimum height or weight?

  • The minimum height for Matrix bikes is 155cm / 5ft 1in and for Wattbikes is 150cm/ 4ft 11in
  • The maximum weight for VeloStudio bikes is 150 kg / 23 stone 8 lbs.
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