Welcome to the
Silverstone Sports Engineering Hub
The UK centre for sports innovation and performance
Innovate. Test. Perfect.
Silverstone Sports Engineering Hub delivers private, affordable, and cutting-edge R&D facilities for the sports engineering community – accurate results, repeatable data, and a comfortable environment, all under one roof.
Explore Our State-of-the-Art Testing Facilities
Why Silverstone Sports Engineering Hub?
Affordable
We designed our facilities, including the wind tunnels, to be as affordable as possible, ensuring more riders can access world-class testing without the high price tag. Our commitment is to give the cycling community greater opportunity, not greater cost.
Accurate & Repeatable
Our wind tunnel is calibrated every hour to ensure absolute consistency. Delivering accurate, repeatable results you can trust from the first run of the day to the last.
Designed for Your Comfort
Designed for athlete comfort, our wind tunnel offers a warm, welcoming environment with on-site showers and complimentary tea and coffee. Letting you focus on your best performance and enjoy the experience from start to finish
Remote Testing
Our remote testing service lets you send us your product; no travel required. We set it up, run it, and deliver precise results straight to you
Impartial and Secure
Ensuring privacy and impartiality is our top priority. Our facilities are designed so you can use them with confidence, either operated by our impartial staff or by yourself.
Accessible Location
Located just outside Silverstone Circuit within Silverstone Park, the Hub benefits from excellent transport links for easy access.
Become part of the
Hub Cycling Community
Renting an office or workshop here is about more than just a workplace. Being part of the Hub Community gives you discounts on the use of our R&D facilities and opportunities to network with other like minded Sports Engineering focussed businesses within the Hub Community.
Our News
Pedalling Efficiency Rig – Sprung Seatpost Testing
Pedalling Efficiency Rig: Sprung Seatpost TestingIntroduction In recent years cycling has become increasingly optimised in the pursuit of performance. Aerodynamics is often the first point of...
Pedalling Efficiency Rig – Rolling Resistance Testing
Pedalling Efficiency Rig - Rolling ResistanceIntroduction In cycling, it is well established that aerodynamic drag has a significant contribution to an athlete’s resistance. However, in the pursuit...
Front Wheel Testing
Front Wheel Testing BlogAerodynamic drag has a significant contribution to an athlete’s resistance. As the athlete’s velocity increases, so does the power required to overcome their aerodynamic...