Insight into your training needs with our exercise test
The Optimal Performance Test is an exercise test with lactate measurement. Under the professional guidance of exercise physiologist Lod Vaessen, you will gain insight into your unique training needs and opportunities. Lod is known for his expertise and dedication to many cyclists, which means you're in good hands.
Made possible in part by 2by Eleven Coaching.
Combination packages
Basic package + exercise test: €345, -
Optimal package + exercise test: €390, -
Optimal pro package + exercise test: €450, --
- Saturday morning, September 27
The exercise test explained
Test procedure
This test is performed indoors on your own bike. The controlled environment ensures that you can cycle steadily at a certain intensity. The protocol takes 30-50 minutes.
It starts at a low wattage so that the body can warm up. The intensity is increased every 5 minutes. The athlete is instructed to cycle as far as possible in the protocol. At the end of each step, data such as heart rate and lactate is collected.
Lactate measurement
Lactate is a substance that is produced in the body when carbohydrates are burned. The amount of this value says something about your efficiency at that intensity. In principle, you want to delay carbohydrate burning for as long as possible, as this supply in your body is limited, in contrast to your supply of fats. Lactate can be measured via the blood. A small hole is pierced in the earlobe where a drop of blood is extracted.
Reporting
Based on these lactate values, the aerobic and anaerobic thresholds can be determined. These thresholds are important to know if you specifically want to improve on something, such as climbing, time trial, criteria or mountain bike marathons.
You will eventually receive your personal data related to the test in a report.
Why a lactate test?
In short: The lactate test provides a detailed and accurate analysis of physiological responses to exercise. This makes the lactate test especially valuable for cyclists looking for personalized and advanced insights to optimize their training programs and improve their performance.
Customer Reviews
Professional in two ways. Knowledge of the body and the right equipment. This combination makes it the ideal bike fit. And then also fun and the opportunity to plan it in the evening. Thanks Coen!
Last year I did a bike fit and had custom insoles made this year. You will be helped by Coen in a pleasant and professional way. Highly recommended if you want to get just a little more out of cycling!
After a year of experiencing foot problems while cycling and trying various options, I ended up with Coen. After measuring, I ended up on different shoes and these completely resolved my complaints, very happy to be able to cycle painlessly again!
Coen is a very nice guest but above all a knowledgeable professional! The Optimal Pro package helped me a lot. Coen has the latest equipment available that allows him to adjust your bike perfectly to you. Also great advice about shoes. No question is too much, he takes the time to explain everything. Unlike a previous bike fit elsewhere, this is now a very positive experience!
I want to recommend a bike fit at Coen to every cyclist. Coen is a real sports fanatic, professional, independent and takes all the time for you. I had been looking for the right position for a long time. To no avail, and that's why I lost the pleasure of my biggest hobby. I get back on my bike with confidence and enthusiasm. That was missing for a long time. Absolutely recommended and definitely worth the ride from Venlo for me!
Coen is a passionate athlete, physiotherapist and bike fitter. These three parts are the golden combination of an ideal fit. Coen first starts with a physical exam (physio), which he uses as input for the start of the bike fit. During the bike fit, Coen has enough material to make the final fit. In my case, I was also able to borrow a saddle to try for the ideal position on my triathlon bike. Top 👌
Last year I had to adjust the shoe plates, unfortunately I had to buy new shoes due to an accident, but experience was very good so I had to go back to Coen to get it adjusted. Due to my and him's vacation, he was able to plan me quickly in between, really great service. I immediately went for a round and the shoes and pictures are really great. Super service again!!
Got to do a saddle meeting with Coen today. Extremely knowledgeable, tidy and fast in his communication. In addition to the saddle meeting, he had also taken the time to give me some tips as a new cyclist, to adjust the cleats and to adjust the height of the saddle... Happy with my new saddle!! Thanks Coen!
Make an appointment right away
Book a separate exercise test or combine your test with a full bike fit. For great discounts, it is possible to combine an exercise test with one of the bikefit packages that Optimal Cycling has to offer, the content of these packages can be found on the website.
It is crucial to do a bike fit first before undergoing the exercise test. These two parts may not take place on the same day. After the bike fit, it is important to get used to the new position for at least 2 weeks, with a preference for 6 weeks, in order to perform optimally during the exercise test.
The following options are available:
- Saturday morning, September 27
