Tech-Talk: Michelin x Team Picnic PostNL
Co-development: From the track to the lab
– Feedback loop: How rider telemetry data (watts, speed, cornering inclination) influences the rubber compound.
– Prototype development: The path from “black label” test tires to series production.
– Goal: Maximum efficiency through real racing data instead of pure test bench values.
The duel: Tour de France vs. Paris-Roubaix
– Tour de France (Grand Tour): Priority: rolling resistance & aerodynamics.
– Paris-Roubaix (classic): * Priority: Impact resistance & mechanical grip.
– Comparison: 28mm (speed) vs. 32mm+ (control)
The tubeless decision
– Puncture protection: Why it’s more important for classic bikes than the last gram of weight.
– System integration: rim-tire interaction as a decisive factor for aerodynamics.
Expert Q&A
Strategic tire selection: “What will we drive tomorrow?” – Insights into the decision-making processes during tire development
Location: Michelin Stand Rheinriff Hall: RR-3B
Start: 1:00 p.m.
Duration: 60min