Cycling Assessment

By understanding the needs of the Cyclist, we are able to pick up on where the geometric bike fitting services finish.  It is vital that the bike must be sized to the individual for whom it is meant. Choosing a bike of the shelf is very much like choosing a running shoe without trying it on for function (i.e. buying a stability shoe where a cushioned shoe would be more appropriate).

Two of the most frequent observations that we have observed with cyclists are: A - that sometimes physical restriction (i.e. tight muscles and joints) don’t allow the body to achieve the ideal ‘Geometric setup and B - is the potential loss of power due to an unstable forefoot.
If the foot rolls inwards, the knee will follow, the hip joint will inwardly rotate and the pelvis and lower back will be affected.

The natural rolling motion of the foot is good for walking and running, but during cycling results in the potential for a significant loss of power and increased forces at the knee and into the pelvis.

So how can this be resolved?

By using multi-view camera analysis, flexibility and postural testing, we can start to understand where the problems may be arising.  It is not always from the foot upwards, but sometimes from the back and pelvis downwards that we must look. We would then interpret these needs to formulate a resolution, which may look something like this:

• Flexibility training
• Strength training
• Cycling Orthotics

What you MUST bring with you:

• Your own road bike (don’t forget your cycling shoes)
• Appropriate cycling/triathlon clothing