Movistar Team
Technology innovation and cycling with Telefónica Tech
Telefónica Tech collaborates with Movistar Teams technical staff and Telefónicas global Sponsorship team to improve the performance of the cyclists and the achievements of Movistar Team.
Thanks to advanced data analysis, we apply the latest advances in Sports Science, IoT, Big Data and Machine Learning in the planning of training sessions and in the creation of analytical tools that provide additional knowledge about the teams results in competition.
In a sport where mental and physical endurance are essential, the human factor is key to success, but through technology and data analytics we find that tiny percentage of extra performance that makes the difference in winning a big race.
The analysis
Different scenarios and applications can be found when analysing the data collected:
In most cases, cyclists and coaches live in different cities, so remote communication is essential.
Thanks to the Cloud synchronisation of data, coaches make daily schedules of training sessions and can check the results, readjusting training loads according to the approach to the set performance targets.
Training planning is optimised by integrating data analytics, so that the cyclist can reach their optimal fitness level right at the start of the competition in which they will be participating.
In multi-stage races, the data collected from the sensors is analysed together with the existing record to make an accurate interpretation of what happened in the days stage.
This analysis, through different reports and customised graphs, allows the team manager to make decisions for the next stages.
The team is constantly exploring and innovating with its professional equipment suppliers.
The aim is to improve technical aspects, related to driving, biomechanics, aerodynamics, physiology, among others, that improve the individual competitiveness of the cyclist. It is necessary to carry out tests for the adoption of a new element, where the configuration options are numerous.
In this case, Data Analytics is essential to contrast the improvement and recommend the adoption of these changes for competition.
“I’ve always sought to finetune every possible detail to maximise my performance. Not only on the physical side, but also in ways where can gain an advantage and outsmart our rivals through the use of technology. Every advancement to extract knowledge from the data we gather helps us move forward and keep chasing for success at the next finish line”.
Professional cyclist for the female Movistar Team
“Raw quality, pure talent, as an athlete is only a small percentage of our performance. Having the resources to correctly assess our data, and have an edge on the competition, is what has helped me to improve. It’s an irreplaceable ‘brain’ that, combined with all efforts, really shows what Telefónica Tech is capable of doing for sports”.
Professional cyclist for the male Movistar Team
