Vekta, the new training platform that only officially launched on 7th April, have announced partnerships with some of cycling’s most established teams. The official statement about these partnerships are as follows:
Arkéa – B&B Hotels: Official Technical Partner
Vekta now serves as the exclusive training and coaching platform for Arkéa – B&B Hotels, providing end-to-end support across their performance ecosystem. As their Official Technical Partner, the team fully integrates Vekta into their daily operations, leveraging the platform for data-driven coaching, planning, and performance analysis.
GreenEDGE Cycling (Team Jayco AlUla, Liv AlUla Jayco, Liv AlUla Jayco Continental Team, and Hagens Berman Jayco): Official AI & Big Data Partner
This is a first of its kind partnership for GreenEDGE Cycling and positions the team at the forefront of AI integration in the pro peloton. Vekta is developing a custom database solution for GreenEDGE’s in-house data science and coaching group, enabling the GreenEDGE teams (Team Jayco AlUla, Liv AlUla Jayco, Liv AlUla Jayco Continental Team, and Hagens Berman Jayco) to conduct advanced research and build internal proprietary tools to support performance staff.
FDJ – Suez: Official AI & Big Data Partner
Vekta has developed a suite of custom internal applications to enhance team operations and performance, including; rider performance comparison tools, race analysis and predictive models, AI-driven race and power output predictions, and ongoing research into the dynamics of elite women’s performance.
Brent Copeland, General Manager of GreenEDGE Cycling, “As a team we’re always looking for ways to improve and enhance our performance. The new partnership with Vekta is something we’re very intrigued about and it’s exciting to be tapping into the world of AI and how we can benefit from it from a sporting point of view. We’re pleased to use this performance innovation and data analysis across all four of our teams and believe it will be something beneficial.”
Paul-Antoine Girard, CEO and co-founder of Vekta stated “We’re proud to forge meaningful partnerships with some of the world’s top pro cycling teams. These partnerships have been years in the making and it’s exciting to watch them come to fruition. We’re constantly working closely with riders, coaches, and performance staff to be at the forefront of innovation in sport. As data becomes increasingly central to performance, this collaboration offers a glimpse of what’s possible when Big Data, AI, and world class athletes come together.”
Summing up
Vekta’s recent partnerships with prominent cycling teams mark a significant advancement in the integration of AI and data-driven coaching within the sport, promising to enhance performance through innovative technology. These collaborations not only highlight Vekta’s commitment to supporting elite athletes but also set a new standard for training methodologies in professional cycling.
