The installation of the Ubidium system at the National Cycling Centre in Manchester successfully addressed the challenges of EMI/RFI interference that were affecting race timing accuracy. This solution ensured reliable, error-free timing for both training sessions and competitive events.
Client: British Cycling / National Cycling Centre / Manchester City Council
Venue: National Cycling Centre, Manchester, UK
Installation Date: December 2024
The Challenge
Overcoming Timing Failures Due to EMI/RFI Interference
British Cycling and The National Cycling Centre were grappling with a significant problem: high rates of lost transponder passings caused by EMI/RFI interference across all nine timing loops. This issue impacted race accuracy and disrupted both daily training sessions and competitive events in a world-class cycling hub.
The Solution
A Cutting-Edge, Interference-Free System
To eliminate timing failures, a robust solution was installed:
- 9 Ubidium Decoders for real-time data transmission
- 9 Timing Loops mounted under the velodrome track for precise detection
- 200 V3 Active Pro Transponders for front-fork mounted, accurate timing
- Swiss Timing Integration for seamless race start and finish synchronization
- Power over Ethernet (POE) to simplify installation and maintenance
The Results
Seamless Performance & Zero Missed Detections
- Zero missed detections in the first test with 12 riders and 10,000 passings, even at 50% loop power.
- Reliable, interference-free timing for both training and competitive events.
- Effortless installation of Ubidium decoders beneath the track.
Client Testimonial
"It’s a huge relief to have an alternative solution and finally put an end to the issue we’ve faced for over two years. I genuinely think a lot of velodromes will need this system!"
— Adam Bonser, Chief Test Engineer, Great Britain Cycling Team
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