Beringen – April 1, 2016
On April 1st, a wind tunnel was inaugurated in Beringen (Belgium) in the context of the Flanders’ Bike Valley. The wind tunnel has been designed specifically for cyclists and the Cycling Industry, where aerodynamic drag and turbulence can be measured for manufacturers, product developers and athletes. Flanders’ Bike Valley was established in 2013 as an Open Innovation Center for the Cycling Industry and focuses on 6 major topics: Mobility, Sports (involvement of Belgian Cycling Foundation and Belgian Olympic Committee), Safety & Healthcare, Science & Technology, Industry&Government and Tourism.