Four young 3DE Club members — Fiona, Mia, Milo and Hunter — recently got a rare behind-the-scenes look at how ideas become world-class products during a special visit to Specialized Bicycle Components' headquarters in Morgan Hill.

The visit began with a tour led by Robert Egger, Creative Director at Specialized, who introduced the members to an extraordinary collection of bicycles, prototypes and one-of-a-kind designs created throughout Specialized's history.

One of the biggest highlights came inside Specialized's Win Tunnel, where engineers study aerodynamics and test how bicycles and riders perform at speed. Rather than simply hearing how it works, the members had the opportunity to experience it themselves as the wind reached approximately 45 miles per hour.

The visit culminated in a special podcast conversation with Ben Capron, Leader of Brand Voice at Specialized. One of Capron's central messages to the young entrepreneurs was simple but powerful: Follow your passion.

"I was genuinely blown away by Fiona, Mia, Milo and Hunter, the intellect, curiosity, composure, and passion these young people brought was remarkable. Their questions were sharp, thoughtful and completely their own. It’s clear that the 3DE Club provides young people with a valuable, current, and fun way to pursue their interests and develop their capabilities.” - Ben Capron, Leader of Brand Voice, Specialized