The world’s best over the counter  In The Shoe support for cycling is here. The ITS Forefoot Wedge and Yellow Superfeet  combination brings the ultimate in forefoot, mid-food and rear foot support.

BikeFit’s ITS Wedge obviously supports the forefoot. Superfeet support the mid and rear foot. In spite of being the worlds most recognizable name in insoles not many realize the extent of support you will find in the Yellow insoles. In addition to mid –foot support the Yellow provide 2 degrees of wedging under the heel. In other words a rear foot varus wedge.

      Here is a sneak peak of the world’s best combined with the world’s best.

        

Stay tuned as there is much more to come. And yes our I T S  wedges are now green. We hope this color will not be copied like the previous orange color because beyond the color there is also a BiG difference…more to come on that front as well.

Some of you may have noticed our ad in VeloNews recently. We are also working with our local BikeFit Pros here in Washington. Look for this ad in the April issue of the Cascade Bicycle Club’s newsletter, the  Cascade Courier.  We will be revealing who will be listed in the May and June issues soon.

Remember if you have a big ride coming up and you need a bike fit do not wait until the last minute. A new bike fit may require some time to get used to and if you need a tweak you will want to make sure your fitter has time to fit you into the schedule. Every  year we  receive at least one call the day before Seattle-To-Portland (STP) from someone looking to get a last minute bike fit.  So if you are planning to do the event and have not registered click here.To get going on your bike fit here is a link to each of the BikeFit Pros in this month’s advertisement.

PT Voree Smith www.bpt1.com

Scott Kowal of Bikesport (and they have a SwitchIt) www.ilovemybike.com

PT Kit Vogel www.eastsidesportsrehab.com/

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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

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.