2016

By 2016 John Buckley and Barnaby Garrood, a work colleague who inspired John's interest in software, began working on this project.​ The focus was on a new type of wind speed measurement, specifically developed for the low airspeeds and turbulent conditions found in cycling.

Doing what they do best, John and Barney began a wind tunnel and CFD program to develop a new type of probe.​ With the realisation that wind speed and direction are key to accurate measurement of aerodynamic drag, a new type of aerodynamic probe was invented in less than 1 year. The company Velosense was formed to commercialise this technology.

2021: Streamlines is founded

In the following years an intensive R&D program created more technology: a miniature version of the cycling probe, a real time aerodynamic algorithm, and a body sensor to allow cyclists to maintain a constant position while testing.  In 2021 John started Streamlines to further simplify and improve the user experience of aerodynamic testing.

Meet the Team

Founder & Engineer

John Buckley

With over twenty years experience as a motorsport aerodynamicist, John has worked on the world championship-winning Mercedes, Brawn, and Renault Formula One cars, and the Le Mans-winning Porsche 919. A lifelong swimmer, he became passionate about cycling through triathlons. In an attempt to understand why his race times never reflected his expected performance from the wind tunnel Streamlines was born. John relaxes by walking around the neighbourhood with his cat.

Project & Production Manager

Bob Simpson

Bob has over twenty years experience in top level motorsport, wind tunnel testing, and manufacturing. Having previously held management positions at McLaren and Honda aerodynamic departments, he has also managed programs in automotive, wind turbine, and cycling projects. Bob's expertise ranges from prototyping to mass production, and across metals, composite, moulding, and 3D printing.​ An avid cyclist, Bob is on a continuing mission to convince his wife he needs yet another bike.

Software Architect

Neil Buckley

Neil has a history in software development and entrepreneurship. He co-founded Building Solutions which was acquired by SolarCity, where he was appointed head of software development. Recently he was chief software architect at Dandelion, a home geothermal company which was spun off from GoogleX. Neil brings a depth of experience to Streamlines software development in both software architecture and DevOps.​ After a successful career in several startups Neil is unsure how he ended up working for his brother.

Mechanical Designer

John Hale

After gaining a degree in Engineering from Cambridge University (and Master's degree in Heart Rate Variability Monitoring), John has worked in medical device design, rowing equipment, and aerospace composites manufacture. John is a skilled mechanical designer as well as a knowledgeable cycling coach.​John comes from an elite rowing background, having won gold in the 2014 Commonwealth Games, and then switched to cycling, winning the Tour of Sussex and becoming a scourge to Strava Segments.

Graphic Designer

Amanda Gerbasi

Passionate about all things related to design, Amanda gained many of her skills at the University of the Arts London (UAL).  Amanda has worked in the fashion, jewellery, and toys & games industries for several years before joining Streamlines. She has a BA in Modern Languages and a Masters in Psychology. ​Amanda has run out of rooms to renovate in her house and has now started to remodel the garden.