Head coach, Carles Tur says, “Core enables us to measure the core and skin temperature of our riders which makes it a very useful tool to understand the response of the body in regards to effort, particularly in hot and cold environments. The goal is to analyse the thermal response and how it affects the performance. This is important because we can understand the individual response of each rider which then enables us to implement some heat protocols to enhance performance. We use Core devices during training and racing and will do so throughout the 2023 season.” 

The performance manager from CORE, Chris Blomfield-Brown says, “We have previously worked with Doug Ryder, head coach Carles Tur, team sponsor Q36.5 and several of the riders, so partnering with Q36.5 Pro Cycling is very natural step. We welcome the opportunity to bring our tech and data to the team and help each rider be the best they can be.” 

The CORE sensor is a non-invasive wearable sensor that measures thermal energy transfer and provides accurate core body temperature and thermal measurements. The discrete and comfortable sensor clips to the heart rate monitor strap and delivers live data directly to the Garmin bike computers and watches. Rider data can also be synchronised with Garmin Connect and the CORE App where it is available for analysis and insights inside popular training applications.  

CORE is built with the advanced, Swiss-made Calera thermal energy transfer sensor which provides medical grade accuracy. It is the only wearable solution that allows athletes to continually monitor accurate core body temperature data without the need for an ingested or inserted thermometer. The CORE technology is made by the Zurich-based greenTEG AG who also supply the medical sector and photonics.