New Blue Competition Cycles' Triad Includes Free Wind Tunnel Time

NORCROSS, Ga. — If you buy a new TriadTM multisport/time trial bike from Blue Competition Cycles, it will cut through the air with the precision of wind-tunnel-tuned geometry and tube shapes. You’ll also have a chance to learn how you can be as aerodynamic as possible with a free hour in the A2 Wind Tunnel in Charlotte, N.C.

Blue is offering this unique opportunity to every buyer of the new Triad, which debuted in the women’s triathlon event at the Beijing Olympic Games.

Blue Competition Cycles also will present TriadTM multisport framesets to the amateur female and male with the fastest bike split of the day at this year’s USA Triathlon Age Group National Championship.

“We know that more than 80 percent of total drag comes from the rider, not the bike. That’s why we spend a lot of time in the wind tunnel perfecting our bikes and working with sponsored athletes to optimize their riding position,” said Chance Regina of Blue Competition Cycles. "When a cyclist buys a bike of this caliber, they are clearly serious about speed and efficiency. We want our Triad customers to get the most from the bike, so we’re giving them the opportunity to do the same type of wind tunnel optimization as the pros."

Wind tunnel optimization has a tremendous effect on a rider’s speed and efficiency, according to Mike Giraud, Bicycle Specialist at the A2 Wind Tunnel. “Anywhere from 70-90 percent of a rider’s power output is used to overcome wind resistance. Positioning is extremely important for cyclist to be able to minimize drag while still producing maximum power.

“For example, we recently compared a traditional road bike riding position with the same rider on a time trial bike,” Giraud said. “At 40 kilometers per hour, the rider used 24 percent less power, measured in wattage, on the time trial machine. Clearly, finding the best riding position is critical to maximizing results for both professional and serious amateur riders.”

The Blue Competition Cycles Wind Tunnel offer applies to buyers of complete Triad bikes who return the registration card. The buyer may purchase additional time at a special, reduced rate. Transportation is not included.

About Blue Competition Cycles
Blue Competition Cycles is a bicycle design and manufacturing firm headquartered in Norcross, Georgia. Founded by a group of world class cyclists in 2005, the company has since enjoyed significant annual growth. Leading cyclists and multisport athletes and have ridden Blue Bicycles to victory in a variety of events including time trials, road races, elite triathlons and cyclocross.  Blue Competition Cycles has become well known for its expertise in crafting high-end, lightweight bicycle frames and components using aerospace quality carbon fiber. For more information, visit www.rideblue.com.