Wahoo has confirmed that its new Elemnt Ace bike computer has been reviewed and found to comply with current UCI regulations, allowing its use in UCI-sanctioned events, subject to ongoing compliance with safety standards.
Wahoo-supported teams currently have Elemnt Ace for testing and for aiding their training and data analysis. As a result of the UCI’s guidance, all Wahoo-supported professional cycling teams will now be able to use the product in races in 2025.
Many of the world’s best men’s and women’s pro teams will ride Wahoo computers in 2025 including: UAE Team Emirates – XRG, LIDL – TREK, Team Picnic PostNL, Decathlon AG2R La Mondiale Team and EF Pro Cycling as well as more than 25 other UCI-registered teams.
Launched at the end of 2024, the new Wahoo Elemnt Ace has an integrated wind sensor. This incorporates a pressure sensor via a front-facing opening that enables cyclists to measure the effects of air resistance in real-time with Wahoo Wind Dynamics (WWD).
Wahoo adds that this feature gives riders real-time insight into their ‘AirBoost’ (when groundspeed is aided by tailwinds or drafting) and ‘AirDrag’ (when groundspeed is hindered by headwinds).
In-ride data helps riders guide drafting positioning and quantify the sensation of wind felt. In addition, Wahoo Wind Dynamics will capture and aggregate cycling real-world wind conditions. According to Wahoo, this dataset will further enhance the ability to analyze athletic performance in relation to wind.
Jeroen Swart, Head of Performance at UAE Team Emirates, said “The new Elemnt Ace is a great addition to the existing Wahoo ecosystem of devices.
“The larger format, the vibrant touch screen and the much longer battery life are all great features that make this device a pleasure to use every day. However, the ACE is not only a huge step up in terms of the device software and hardware, but the additional metric of wind speed sets it apart from other devices in the game.
“Our riders are able to use real time data to optimise their position on the bike or their position in the bunch to save energy, providing them with valuable insights that they can translate into performance gains. We look forward to future updates where I’m sure this metric will evolve to offer even more insights.”
Peter Schep, Head of Performance, EF Pro Cycling, added “The new Elemnt Ace brings wind speed data in real-time which we think could be a game changer in drafting dynamics.
“It’s such a huge factor in how a race plays out, so we are very excited to be working closely with Wahoo on how to get the most out of the ACE’s wind sensor for training and appropriate races.”
