Mountain Bike Centre of Scotland

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1 Mountain Bike Centre of Scotland Professor Geraint Florida-James & Danny Cowe Edinburgh Napier University & Mountain Bike Centre of Scotland

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3 Research and Why Funding Research Exercise Framework (REF2021) IMPACT in UK In the REF, impact is defined as an effect on, change or benefit to the economy, society, culture, public policy or services, health, the environment or quality of life, beyond academia. REF2014 impact was assessed in the form of impact case studies and impact templates, where HEIs provided further information about their approach to supporting and enabling impact.

4 Where it all started. Physiology and Sports Science Support in Downhill Mountain Biking

5 Where it all started

6 Where it all started

7 Example of speed (km/h) and heart rate (bpm) profile of the race run (Mean = 168bpm; peak = 181bpm: 89% Max: Hadden, Davison & Florida-James; 2011)

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10 Training Recovery Supercompensation (Over-reaching) Mean time we were doing this- Recovery Increased capacity Reduced capacity Initial Fitness (Adapted Hausswirth & Mujika., 2013)

11 The Open-Window theory Exercise bout 1 Exercise bout 2 Exercise bout 3 Dr Rickie Simpson, Dr Lesley Ingram Starting from lower baseline Open Window Theory (Pedersen & Ullman., 1994) Chronic suppression?

12 All of which resulted in this..

13 In 2005 Scotland was voted a Global Superstar by the International Bicycling Association (IMBA) for its outstanding mountain biking Why you should target mountain bikers. For the same reason you would target golfing visitors or heritage visitors- because we have a world class reputation It appeals across the age groups and market sectors It can be enjoyed as a single person or as part of a group It promotes physical activity, tapping into current health trends It capitalises on one of Scotland s best assets- our scenery They are all year round visitors

14 MTB-COS- Official... The Mountain Bike Centre of Scotland (MTB-COS) was established in April 2014 through funding from the Scottish Funding Council (SFC) and with support from Edinburgh Napier University. Further 3 year s of potential funding to support project in April Established a centre at the Forestry Commission Glentress trailhead near Peebles which was officially opened in June Key Partners Scottish Enterprise DMBINS Edinburgh Napier University

15 Purpose- Centre for Open Innovation Stimulate product and business model innovation through focussed events. Engage businesses with the opportunity and the innovation process. Support businesses to engage with the knowledge base Help businesses through the research process. Find appropriate innovation and business development support. Collaborate with other businesses to achieve growth (including internationalisation) Harness the knowledge of the wider HEIs and research institutes Be a catalyst for skills development programmes.

16 MTB-COS Activity Clinics Focus Groups Surveys Academic partneringresearch Support network Innovation focused events Performance

17 MTB-COS Clinics (Friendly Dragon s Den) Partners (Moira Forsyth- SE) Danny Cowe- ENU Graeme McLean- DMBINs Lesley Ingram- ENU Geraint F-James- ENU Where Glasgow Perth Aviemore Fort William Edinburgh Glentress Falkirk Aberdeen Inverness Ideas Tourism mtb guiding mtb accommodation coaching Products Components of all types Pedals, suspension, storage, packs, Bikes Training - apps

18 MTB-COS Targeted Events Food and Drink

19 MTB-COS Targeted Events Textiles

20 MTB-COS Targeted Events Textiles

21 MTB-COS Targeted Events Circular Economy Date :19 th January, 2017 Venue: MTB-COS Glentress Partner: Scottish Institute for Remanufacturing Isla Bikes Recylatech Mackie Engineering

22 MTB-COS Targeted Events Engineering, Manufacturing and Commercial Opportunities in the Cycling Industry Date :9 th February, 2017 Venue: Sir Ian Wood Building, Aberdeen Partner: Robert Gordon University Key note presentation from Professor Chris O Neill, Head of Gray s School of Art 3D printing in MTB presentation by Callum Kellie, Technician at RGU: Presentation on how RGU can 3D print carbon fibre that could be used in cycling products. Callum also writes an MTB blog and wrote about his presentation here: Ben Durack, Studio Manager of MAKE Aberdeen Presented on how they can print bike components in stainless steel. Ergonomic Saddle Aberdeen based company have an innovative concept for a ergonomic bike saddle. In discussions with materials expert at University of Aberdeen to commence an SFC IV project. Bike Manufacturer company looking to set up a steel framed MTB manufacture in Scotland. Accell Group product design consultant who works for Accell Group (owns brands such as Lapierre, Haibike, Ghost and turns over EU985million) attended. Offered to speak to any companies or entrepreneurs. Disability cycles enquiry into manufacturing these bikes in Scotland

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24 Joined up working- Brand Scotland MTB

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26 Supporting the idea - Funding - Business advice- - Business gateway, Scottish Enterprise, Growth Pipeline, Competitions eg Edge Funding - Academic partnering eg Innovation Voucher

27 Interface Innovation Voucher Example Designing the methodology. What we had to think about: Physiologically what could we test? Would it be possible to pedal on a treadmill? What type of protocol should we use? What kit did we need to add to the bike?

28 Agreed Timeline and Outputs Activity Time Output Initial scoping of project Start : 30 th August Project outline identifying key milestones Initial product review and recommendations End of September 2012 Report on areas to focus on for product development prior to performance test start Focus group studies End September 2102 Detailed report on specific development areas for product to improve ergonomics of the package for premium appeal to specific user groups and to ensure product function is optimised Design of testing procedures End of September 2012 Testing programme identified and mechanisms for data capture and reporting agreed on Performance testing - lab Start October 2012 Stage 1 report on recorded gains from system use versus current alternatives Performance testing real world Start Octoberr 2012 Stage 2 reports on recorded gains from system use versus current alternatives in multiple conditions and different scenarios Project completed End: 14 th February 2013 Feedback report

29 Bike Set up Step 2: SRM Power Cranks SRM cranks were put onto the bike. Suunto speed sensor issues...

30 Bike Set up Suunto Bike Pod (Road) purchased: Strength had to be tested on MTB. Reliability against other measurements of speed. Catapult Gps & Garmin Gps During field tests both items of kit were placed on the bike in order to accurately determine speed and distance covered.

31 Treadmill protocol & options

32 Focus Groups, Surveys & Interviews Suspension survey

33 Field Testing- New Product

34 Continued support & relationship

35 Performance & Innovation? BASE Morrocco Media Analysis

36 Academic Partners Herriot Watt University University of Highlands & Islands Strathclyde University Stirling University University of West of Scotland University of Dundee University of Edinburgh Queen Margaret University Edinburgh Napier University Robert Gordon University University of Aberdeen University of Glasgow

37 Enduro World Series- Chris Ball, Kate Ball Dr Debbie Palmer-Green- Injury Epidemiology

38 Dr Shaleph O Neill, University of Dundee

39 The role of new architectural set pieces along scenic routes in community based tourism. Dr. Kathy Velander. Peter Wilson- Timber Design Initiatives

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41 Life Cycle Project- promotion of mental health and well-being through mtb intervention. Dr Tony Westbury Dr Hollie Fountain Prof Kevin Hannam Prof Paul Lynch Prof Geraint Florida-James (Dr Nathan O Neill)

42 Gut Microbiome Study Dr Eva Malone & Prof Ian Singleton, Professor Geraint Florida-James

43 COMMUNITY

44 Schools Innovation Competition 2017-Opportunity for All Model

45 The future s bright- collaborate with us!

46 Acknowledgements MOIRA FORSYTH, GRAEME MCLEAN, DAWN JOHNSTONE, COLENA COTTER, LESLEY INGRAM

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48 Research Data Gathering at Tweedlove International

49 Mountain Bike Centre of Scotland- SE edit