Cycling Performance Testing & Analysis
Provide performance testing, VO2 max, and power analysis for cyclists
Overview
Performance testing services charge $150-$400 per assessment.
Testing 100-300 cyclists annually generates $40,000-$180,000 with 80-90% margins.
In 2025, data-driven cyclists seek objective performance metrics.
Services include VO2 max testing ($200-$400), lactate threshold testing ($150-$350), power profile analysis ($100-$250), metabolic testing ($200-$450), performance retesting ($120-$300), and training plan development ($300-$800).
Successful testing services use professional testing equipment, interpret results for athletes, integrate with bike fitting and coaching, provide actionable training recommendations, and work with competitive and serious cyclists.
Can partner with coaches and trainers.
Marketing through cyclists, coaches, triathletes, cycling clubs, and sports medicine.
Required Skills
- Exercise Physiology
- Testing Equipment Operation
- Data Analysis
- Athlete Consultation
- Training Science
- Report Generation
Pros and Cons
Pros
- High margins on testing services
- Growing data-driven training market
- Can integrate with coaching
- Competitive cyclists value testing
- Professional specialized service
Cons
- Expensive testing equipment
- Need exercise physiology expertise
- Smaller niche market
- Testing is periodic (not frequent)
- Competition from university labs
How to Get Started
- Get exercise physiology training
- Invest in performance testing equipment
- Set up testing facility
- Develop testing protocols and reporting
- Market to serious and competitive cyclists
- Partner with coaches and trainers
- Provide actionable training recommendations
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