Performance testing
VO2max and lactate testing in the Algarve
We measure training zones, current form, talent in young athletes and what your event actually demands. Cycling or running, at our studio or outdoors — you always leave with a report.
Performance testing
VO2max and lactate testing in the Algarve
Training on feel takes you a certain distance. After that you need numbers: where your thresholds sit, how much oxygen you can use, and what actually changes from one training block to the next.
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Real training zones
Your zones come from measured physiological data, not estimated percentages of an old FTP.
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Current form
We compare assessments across the season to see what the training is genuinely changing.
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Talent identification
Physiological and maturation profiling to find and follow young riders with potential.
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Race demands
We work out what your event actually asks of you, then match training, fuelling and pacing to it.
Assessments and prices
Cycling and running tests, at our facility or outdoors. You always leave with a report and training zones ready to use.
| Service | Price |
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| VO2max test Cycling or running, indoors or outdoors. Gas analysis to measure maximal oxygen uptake and the ceiling of your aerobic engine. | €100 |
| Lactate test Cycling or running, indoors or outdoors. A lactate curve to pin down thresholds and training zones precisely. | €80 |
| Strength assessment Strength, power and asymmetries, for athletes and for rehabilitation. | from €50 |
| Sports blood profile Fatigue-related biomarkers, to see whether you are recovering or accumulating. | from €80 |
| Anthropometry Basic or full profile, with maturation assessment for young athletes. | from €25 |
Frequently asked questions
What people ask us before booking
Cannot find your question? Call us or send an email — we always reply.
What is a 3D bike fit?
It is a biomechanical assessment where we film and measure your pedal stroke using 3D software while you ride. The software calculates joint angles in motion rather than from still photographs, which lets us adjust saddle, stem, bars and cleats from data. We combine that with an off-bike physical assessment, current scientific evidence and your own feedback on every change.
How much does a bike fit in Tavira cost?
The 3D Bike Fit is €140 and includes the two-week check-up. The advanced version, with Velometrik saddle pressure mapping, is €160, and two bikes in the same visit is €200. Triathlon and time trial bikes carry a supplement. One-off services such as cleat positioning (€25) or saddle testing (€50) can be booked separately.
How long does a bike fit take?
Between 1h30 and 2h for the 3D Bike Fit, 2h to 2h30 for the advanced version, and around 3h30 when we do two bikes in one visit. It is worth setting aside the morning or the afternoon: we do not like rushing fits.
Do I need to bring my own bike?
Yes. Bring the bike you actually ride, the shoes and cleats you normally use, and your shorts and jersey. If you use insoles, knee supports or any other kit, bring that too — we want to set the position up for real training conditions, not laboratory ones.
What is a VO2max test?
It is an incremental test, on the bike or running, wearing a mask connected to a gas analyser. We measure the oxygen you consume and the carbon dioxide you produce up to exhaustion, which gives us your maximal oxygen uptake, your efficiency and your ventilatory thresholds. It costs €100 and can be done at our facility or outdoors.
What is the difference between a VO2max test and a lactate test?
The VO2max test measures gas exchange and shows the ceiling of your aerobic engine. The lactate test (€80) takes small blood samples at each intensity step and plots your lactate accumulation curve, which is excellent for pinning down thresholds and training zones. Plenty of athletes do both: VO2max once or twice a season, lactate more often to track progress.
Do you work with amateur cyclists?
Yes, and they make up most of our clients. We coach Olympic and world-level athletes, but also weekend riders and complete beginners. The method does not change: we assess, set real zones, and build a plan that fits around your life.
Where are you and which areas do you cover?
We are in Conceição de Tavira on the eastern Algarve, a few minutes from the centre of Tavira. We regularly see riders from Olhão, Faro, Vila Real de Santo António, Loulé and across the region, as well as visiting riders who spend the winter training in the Algarve.
Book your session
Bike fit, VO2max test, strength assessment or a first training plan — pick a time online in under two minutes. If you would rather talk first, give us a call.
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