Wahoo has confirmed that its ELEMNT ACE has been reviewed and found to comply with current UCI Regulations, allowing its use in UCI-sanctioned races, subject to ongoing compliance with safety standards.
Wahoo-supported teams currently have ELEMNT ACE for testing and to aid their training and data analysis. As a result of the UCI’s guidance, Wahoo-supported professional cycling teams will now be able to use the product in races in 2025.
With ELEMNT ACE, Wahoo has introduced a category first with an Integrated Wind Sensor which incorporates a revolutionary pressure sensor via a front-facing opening, enabling cyclists to measure the effects of air resistance in real-time with Wahoo Wind DynamicsTM (WWD). This gives riders real-time insight into their AirBoost (when groundspeed is aided by tailwinds or drafting) & AirDrag (when groundspeed is hindered by headwinds).
In-ride data will help riders guide drafting positioning and quantify the sensation of wind felt by riders. In addition, Wahoo Wind DynamicsTM (WWD) will create the largest outdoor cycling real-world wind conditions dataset in the world, which will further enhance the ability to analyze athletic performance in relation to wind.
Many of the world’s best men’s and women’s pro teams will ride Wahoo computers in 2025 including UAE Team Emirates – XRG, LIDL – TREK, Team Picnic PostNL, Decathlon AG2R La Mondiale Team and EF Pro Cycling as well as more than 25 other UCI-registered teams.
Jeroen Swart – Head of Performance, UAE Team Emirates, said, “The new ELEMNT ACE is a great addition to the existing Wahoo ecosystem of devices. The larger format, the vibrant touch screen and the much longer battery life are all great features that make this device a pleasure to use every day. However, the ACE is not only a huge step up in terms of the device software and hardware but the additional metric of wind speed sets it apart from other devices in the game. Our riders are able to use real-time data to optimize their position on the bike or their position in the bunch to save energy, providing them with valuable insights that they can translate into performance gains. We look forward to future updates where I’m sure this metric will evolve to offer even more insights”
Peter Schep, Head of Performance, EF Pro Cycling, said, “The new ELEMNT ACE brings wind speed data in real-time which we think could be a game changer in drafting dynamics. It’s such a huge factor in how a race plays out, so we are very excited to be working closely with Wahoo on how to get the most out of the ACE’s wind sensor for training and appropriate races.”
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