Helping riders and athletes move better, perform stronger and progress further
Bike Innovation Scotland supports everyone from elite athletes to everyday riders with practical, evidence-based performance, health and movement services.
We combine lab science with real-world riding data, giving you clear, actionable insight you can actually use - on the trail, in training, and in competition.
Where You Can Work With Us
A connected system of facilities — available now and expanding to 2027:
- Edinburgh Napier University Sighthill Labs – Available Now
- Established sport science facilities for physiology, biomechanics and performance testing.
- Trail Lab @ The Golfie – Summer 2026
A live trail environment capturing real rider, product and environmental data. - Human Performance & Innovation Lab (Caerlee Mill) – July 2027
A next-generation hub linking lab testing directly with trail data for full insight.
From lab to trail - all in one system.
Health & Wellbeing
Helping more people ride, perform and stay active
Cycling has the power to improve health, wellbeing and quality of life. Our facilities support research, testing and interventions that help riders stay healthier, recover faster and enjoy cycling for longer.
Areas of support include:
- Injury prevention and rehabilitation
- Fatigue and training load management
- Recovery and physiological monitoring
- Inclusive and accessible cycling solutions
- Physical activity and healthy ageing
- Rider wellbeing and participation research
Available now, with expanded capability from 2027.
Rider & Athlete Performance
Unlocking performance through data and insight.
From recreational riders to elite athletes, we combine laboratory testing with real-world trail analysis to provide a complete understanding of performance. Our integrated approach helps riders optimise efficiency, technique, equipment and race readiness.
We can support:
- Physiological profiling
- Biomechanical assessment
- Performance testing and benchmarking
- Equipment setup and optimisation
- Training and recovery strategies
- Real-world rider data collection
- Race preparation and performance analysis
Our lab-to-trail approach connects rider, bike and environment to deliver meaningful performance gains.
Product Innovation & Validation
Better products start with better evidence.
We help manufacturers, designers and innovators develop, refine and validate products through robust testing and real-world evaluation. From concepts and prototypes to market-ready products, we generate the evidence needed to support confident decision-making.
Testing and validation can include:
- Bikes and complete systems
- Components and accessories
- Protective equipment
- Apparel and wearable technology
- Prototype development
- Product benchmarking and comparison
- User experience and rider feedback
By combining laboratory analysis with trail-based testing, we help ensure products perform where it matters most.
Research & Innovation
Turning ideas into evidence-based solutions.
Our multidisciplinary team works with businesses, researchers and organisations to address complex challenges through applied research and innovation. We combine academic expertise, advanced testing capability and real-world environments to generate insights with commercial and societal impact.
Research opportunities include:
- Collaborative R&D projects
- Contract research and consultancy
- Human performance studies
- Product and technology innovation
- Sustainability and environmental research
- Data analytics and monitoring
- PhD and knowledge transfer partnerships
Whether you're exploring a new concept or tackling an industry challenge, we can help turn research into action.
A Connected Approach to Performance
What sets us apart is how everything links together.
Start with lab testing today, validate in the real world, and access fully integrated lab-to-trail insight in 2027.
Every insight is built for one thing:
real riding, real performance, real results.
