Steve Faulkner PhD

Scientist with British Cycling, SPEED lab at Nottingham Trent Uni- Exercise physiologist, sports engineer, triathlete, and cancer beater.

[Steve Faulkner PhD @SHFaulkner]

Really pleased to have our latest paper in @ISEA_Journal on the acute #physiological impact and #performance changes of aerodynamic/positional changes in #timetrial #cycling. Full #OpenAccess 👇#SPEEDLab @NTUEng @NTUSciTech https://t.co/sd25UTPjy3

[Steve Faulkner PhD @SHFaulkner]

🚴‍♂️ 🚨 We're recruiting! Fancy staying warm this winter and rising in a balmy 28˚C? Then look no further 1x VO2 max test #lactate profile ➡️ by 4 x visits to the lab to measure 🌡️ physiological responses. Get in touch! #cycling #timetrial #trackcycling #roadcycling #mtb

[Steve Faulkner PhD @SHFaulkner]

🚨 New Study 🚨 Seeking #cyclists to stay warm and dry this #winter! Join the forefront of clothing development by participating in my study: 1x VO2 max test and 4x 75 min trials at 28˚C. Perfect for this winter! #timetrial #cycling #physiology #apparel #SPEEDLab

[Steve Faulkner PhD @SHFaulkner]

Nice to get this @conversationUK article published in @Independent showing the demands of #TourdeFrance in amateur #cyclists https://t.co/ujHBwIJgwh @TrentUni @NTUsporteng @NTUEng @CureLeukaemia #SpeedLab #bloodcancer #tourdefrance2025

[Steve Faulkner PhD @SHFaulkner]

In 2021, I cycled the @LeTour route for @CureLeukaemia, analyzing its effects on me and 18 other riders. Curious about what it takes for an amateur to tackle the pro route? Read my @conversationUK article: https://t.co/Bib9b59gKA #cycling #tourdefrance2025 #humanperformance

[Steve Faulkner PhD @SHFaulkner]

@LeTour 3/3 Consequently, performance will be maintained in much higher temperatures as sweat production and evaporation exceeds the required amount to achieve heat balance. Practically, riders will maintain higher power before they (un)consciously alter their #pacing strategy. #letour

[Steve Faulkner PhD @SHFaulkner]

1/3 #stage5 of @LeTour is #TimeTrial day. In our new paper, we show how ambient temperature impacts TT performance and reduces SkO2 extraction. With wind speed close to 11m/s temps >20˚C will -vly impact performance. https://t.co/vF6EBskaEJ #tourdefrance #cycling #SPEEDLab

[Steve Faulkner PhD @SHFaulkner]

@LeTour 2/3 Past research often utilised wind speeds ~1m/s, lowering sweat evaporation and leading to underestimation of heat dissipation. At this speed, evaporation needs to be 260% of the theoretical maximum, compared to 95% at a wind speed of 11m/s. #ClimateScience #HeatManagement

[Steve Faulkner PhD @SHFaulkner]

3/3 @CureLeukaemia @GeoffThomasGTF @Hayden1974 @Baldybonce62 @andycookcycling and others are at it again this year and you can help them raise £1,000,000 by donating here please https://t.co/swYPLlYaid

[Steve Faulkner PhD @SHFaulkner]

1/3 It has taken a while to get this out given the vast data collected but finally published my paper on what it take for amateur #cyclists to ride the 3500km of the #TourdeFrance. I don't think I'll ever put so much 🩸💦 & 😂into an academic paper! #TourDeFrance2025 #cycling

[Steve Faulkner PhD @SHFaulkner]

2/3 The paper details #training #physiological #psychological cost of completing the 2021 #TourDeFrance route. You can quickly see significant signs of physiological fatigue after only 3-4 stages. With relative intensity and stress equivalent to #pros! https://t.co/FnsztZBjfk

[British Cycling @BritishCycling]

HUUUUUGE ride from Josh Charlton! 🔥

He makes the catch on Michael Gill in the men's individual pursuit final, and the European champion is now our national champion!!

[Steve Faulkner PhD @SHFaulkner]

@easto82 That's the one! thank you 🙏and @JoshJelliott97

[Steve Faulkner PhD @SHFaulkner]

Help please! I recall a paper detail retrospective analysis of changes in ambient temperature on #cycling #performance derived from the professional peloton. Does anyone have the reference? I can't find it anywhere! #thermoregulation #WorldTour

[Steve Faulkner PhD @SHFaulkner]

@barclaycard customer service is terrible…it’s as if they don’t want my money! #pickupthephone #employpeople #iwontpress0

[Jobs in Sport Science @JobsinSportSci]

Title: PhD - Cycling Aerodynamics: Impact of Fabric Design

📍Place: @TudorProCycling @TUDSportsEng @lborouniversity 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿

💰Salary: TBC

📅Deadline: 23/8/24

ℹ For more details👇 https://t.co/jgyiNjbsbw

[Steve Faulkner PhD @SHFaulkner]

On #Olympic2024 #TimeTrial #CyclingRoad day, I’m sure some of this will have contributed to #performance #modelling for today’s medalists. #SPEEDlab @NTUEng #Paris2024

[Sports Engineering 🏄💻 @ISEA_Journal]

Individual #aerodynamic and physiological data are critical to optimise #cycling time trial performance: one size does not fit all | Sports Engineering ⁦⁦@SpringerEng⁩ #Paris2024 ⁦@SHFaulkner⁩ #ISEA_Journal https://t.co/uNHhiZm5NE

[Nigel Jones @merseysportsmed]

Another great @BritishCycling and @UCI_cycling collaboration

[Steve Faulkner PhD @SHFaulkner]

@SamLucas_PhD @UBSportExR Congratulations mate…really well deserved!

[Steve Faulkner PhD @SHFaulkner]

It's National Champs #timetrial day in the UK. Read our paper on the impact of acute positional change on #aerodynamics and #TT #performance https://t.co/sd25UTPRnB #cycling #SPEEDLab @NTUEng @NTUSciTech

[Steve Faulkner PhD @SHFaulkner]

@SportJono @gozney Good pitching practice if you can get the ball down that flue 😂

[Steve Faulkner PhD @SHFaulkner]

One for @SportJono #outdoorcooking #woodfiredpizza