Case Study
Turn motorsport knowledge into Olympic gold
Problem
Continue collaboration with British Cycling in pursuit of more Olympic success
- Consider new aerodynamic concept given diminishing returns of previous approach
- Combine light weight with strength to manage extreme loads from rider and velodrome
- Adjust design to suit different events, riding styles and preferences
Approach
A new aerodynamic concept and motorsport-level approach to weight and loads
- Refined approach to aerodynamics, materials, lightweighting and production techniques
- Radical new wide, serrated fork design integrates bike and rider airflow management
- Expertise in load paths and materials led to 3D-printed carbon bar with titanium inserts
- Lotus Engineering partnered with Hope and Renishaw to produce the finished bike
Outcome
More medals and a new record add to proven partnership’s success
- Continued a decades-strong collaboration
- Team GB claimed seven Olympic medals at Tokyo and Paris Olympics
- New world record in women’s team sprint at Paris 2024
