When one thinks of a “lab” you probably think of white rats and mad scientists, but the folks at D3 Multisport aren’t looking to become super villains. Instead they may be looking to create super athletes with their D3 Energy Lab in Boulder, Colorado. The company opened its world-class facility for indoor cycling and training late last month.
And while Boulder and the surrounding area are great for training, this facility will feature state-of-the-art indoor cycling equipment to provide riders with significant benefits in a short amount of time, and more importantly no matter what the weather.
Up to eight riders can train at the same time, on their own bikes, on the same virtual course, which is projected onto the wall. Courses can be customized, and the system’s Interactive Real Course Videos allow parameters from famous courses (including Tour de France stages and Ironman courses) to be input and raced. This allows riders to measure their performance against one another, and themselves, as the system measures and records a variety of performance parameters, including speed, calories and power output.
This networked, multi-rider feature allows CompuTrainer to provide the most interesting indoor bike experience available. USA Triathlon and USA Cycling test and train their athletes using CompuTrainer, which can help increase a rider’s cycling power 20 to 30 percent while boosting speed 2 to 4 mph; and now this technology is available to riders of all ages and abilities in the Boulder area. Classes are up and running and sessions are available mornings, lunchtime, evenings and weekends, and for a limited time, new riders can experience a session for free.
The center offers programs that include group training and coaching, and provides coached indoor cycling, brick workouts using the facilities treadmills and core strength options. Punch passes, one-on-one, group and 8-week class sessions are available, along with corporate team building events.