Dave Ripley came to triathlon and cycling from a long term career in the aerospace field. The aerodynamic foundation learned while working with Rolls Royce gas turbine engine company, along with an in depth working knowledge of close tolerance machining has given him the basis to jump into the deep end of aero technology and product development. Nine years at Zipp Speed Weaponry, working with everything from product design to Technical Public Relations has allowed him to transfer this data driven background to athletes and how they optimize their equipment choices for maximum performance and minimal compromises. Since completing multiple bike fitting courses, and studying with Mat for the last several years, Dave has become a valuable addition to the 51 SpeedShop family as a bike fitter and performance consultant.