Katrina (Kit) Vogel MS, DPT along with a host of other international speakers presented at the first annual ICS   on January 25 & 26. This event was hosted by Phil and Julian of CycleFit UK.

Here is a brief introduction about her topic.

Pelvic Asymmetry & Lower Extremity Biomechanics of Cycling

Katrina Z. Vogel, MS. DPT

Why should we care about pelvic mechanics related to cycling? We care because the pelvis is the crossroads for all movement and (with the feet) drives the mechanics of the lower extremities. However, almost NO literature exists related to the pelvis and its effects on the biomechanics of cycling. A common pattern presents in up to 80% of all cyclists yet this pattern has been largely ignored in the world of bike fitting. Why does it happen and what can you do about it? The key for bike fitters is to focus on the connection points (feet, pelvis, hands).

To see a video excerpt from her actual lecture in London click here

Click hereto read about the presenters in London.

Kit graduated with her Doctorate in Physical Therapy from University of Southern California in 2002 and received her Masters of Science from Western Washington University in Human Movement and Performance with a specialization in Biomechanics. Kit can be found in the clinic at Eastside Sports and Rehabilitation Clinicsin Kirkland, WA where even a local cyclist can seek her out for a bike fit. The number is 425-576-8180.

Speaking of local, on January 16, Eastside Sports and Rehabilitation Clinics played host to a select group of friends and associates for a preview of Kit’s presentation at ICS. Here is a photo from that evening.

Kit burst onto the worldwide scene of cycling biomechanics in 2007 and 2008 at the SICI International Cycling Science Symposiums.  Velonews (Now called  Velo) labeled Kit as being one of the "rock stars of cycling science" per Velonews (2007).

On behalf of Kit we would like to thank everyone that contributed to the research for her presentation and we will blog more about this in the near future. However, I would like to mention one person in particular, Richard Jackson of The Jackson Clinics.  I love one of his quotes: “asymmetry is the rule.”

Attention all aspiring clinicians:

We will be conducting Clinical BikeFit Training in Kirkland, Washington this spring.

• Where: Eastside Sports and Rehab, Kirkland, Washington
• When: Saturday/Sunday, April 14-15, 2012

Course Description

Course Objectives

More info can be found HERE

Contact education@bikefit.com with questions or to register for the course

We would like to welcome Spoke-N-Sport to the BikeFit family.  Masterful Mike Irwin made his way to Sioux Falls, South Dakota in December to spend a couple days with everyone at Spoke-N-Sport for some BikeFit training.

Huge Thanks to Chad for bringing us in.  Be sure to ask for any one of their newly trained fitters, Kyle, Peter, Chad or Joe, when you stop in.

And don't forget to check out their custom bike fitting page:

Spoke-N-Sport Custom Bike Fitting

Here are the guys doing their magic with the Foot/Pedal Interface.  Are those SPD compatible cleats with tilt built right in?

Thanks to everyone for making it another great year for BikeFit. More and more people are happier on their bike which is our ultimate goal. This does not happen without effort from all of you.

We look for 2012 to be a SUPER year with new products, some added twists and curves to the existing line-up, along with a new alliance.

The year will be starting fast from get go. Our first BikeFit Pro classis January 8-9^th at BikeFit Headquarters.

I will be working at FIST teaching BikeFit Education on the Foot/Pedal Interface January 18 in Valerymo, CA at SlowTwitch. This will be the most important day in-between the Tri and Road Sizing classes. Road Sizing is new for Dan Empfield and SlowTwitch in 2012.

If you are in the Southeast come meet us in South Carolina January 19^th working with one of our new domestic distributors Hawley USA.

Katrina “Kit” Vogel MS DPT will be presenting in London this January 25^th & 26^th at the International Cyclefit Symposium. A preview to London will be available here in Kirkland, WA the week prior and open to a limited number of guests.

Look for our new ads in the Cascade Courier (already in print) featuring the SwitchIt and the local shops using it to sell the most comfortable saddle for you and in Velo (formerly Velonews) for a few issues featuring some of our esteemed BikeFit Pros across the country.

And that is just some of the things going on in January 2012.

Things will be much more yellow around here in 2012 as Superfeet is sponsoring all of our BikeFit Pro Education. Each and every student that brings their cycling shoes will receive a pair of Superfeet insoles. Also, subjects in the classes will be supplied insoles for the students to see and watch firsthand the amazing benefits of the Superfeet product. Stay tuned for more on this very soon. As well, watch for more info on distribution to bike shops, bike fitters and consumers.

Lastly, BIG changes to our education format here at BikeFit Headquarters. At long last, we’ll be offering monthly Foot/Pedal Clinics followed by an optional day of complete bike fittings. Good news for aspiring fitters- rates are going DOWN. Check it out: See our Class Schedule.

That's right.  The schedule is set.  We will be returning to Mike Fraysse's Sports Resort - May 5-6, 2012

Deposits are being accepted now.  Don't wait!  2011 rates will remain with your deposit if we receive it before January 15, 2012.

http://www.bikefit.com/s-5-class-schedule.aspx#BikeFitHQLevel1

Email education@bikefit.com to secure your spot now.