BIKEFIT TOUR SCHEDULE

December 9 - 21, 2008, Korea

Look for Paul in Korea this December, working with his friend and Education Director for Korea, Dongkeon "DK" Lee, of Sanzler.

Physical Therapists and Clinicians, Katrina Vogel, DPT and Director of Education for Bike Fit Systems, will be offering Bike Fit Training/Education at Eastside Sports & Rehabilitation Clinic's Kirkland location.
SOLD OUT, look for future dates soon.

Bike Fit Systems is teaming up with BreakAway Performance to bring Professional Bike Fit Education closer to you in a state-of-the-art facility. For our first date in this new Regional BikeFit Center, Bike Fit Systems and BreakAway Performance of San Francisco will be partnering for two days of Bike Fit Education and hands-on training.
For more details and information, please check out our Flyer and Reservation Form (PDF), or visit www.BreakAwaySF.com

Paul will be fitting several members of the Auburn Flyers Cycling Team.

Paul will be participating in the Chris Hinds Memorial bike ride..

INTERBIKE Expo - September 24-26, 2008, Las Vegas, NV - USA

Come see us at booth #406

Bike Fit Tour 2008 - Spokane Stages

Looking for a bike fit from Bike Fit Systems and you are in the Spokane area? Here is a list of dates we will be near you. To schedule a bike fit send us an e-mail at bikefit@bikefit.com or give us a call at 425-821-7237.

• June 27th thru June 28th
• July 4th thru July 6th
• August 15th thru August 17th

Therapeutic Associates Summer Cycling Camp - July 18-20, 2008, Bend, OR - USA

Kit will be working with one of our favorites, Dr Max Testa, in Bend, OR. Therapeutic Associates is hosting this annual cycling camp and invited Kit to join them for 2008. Max has been using our products for years and it is always a pleasure to see him in action. Visit the Therapeutic Associates Website for more information on the camp, and for space availability.

Trek Bicycles of Pittsburgh - July 1-3, 2008, Robinson Township, PA - USA

July kicks off with Paul heading to Robinson Township (just outside of Pittsburg), Pennsylvania, to work with National Velo (Trek of Pittsburgh). Look for a public presentation by Paul on the night of July 2.

Diaz Human Performance - June 15 & 16, 2008, Camarillo, CA - USA

The Bike Fit Tour makes a stop in Camarillo, California, at Diaz Human Performance. This will be a two-day intensive training.

Bike Masters of Omaha - June 23-25, Omaha, NE - USA

Bike Fit makes it first trip to the state of Nebraska. Paul will be spending 3 days with the crew from Bike Masters of Omaha.

St Mary's Duluth Clinic - April 26, 2008, Duluth, MN - USA

Kit Vogel will be teaching biomechanical assessment and bike fitting skills to physical therapists at St. Mary's Duluth Clinic, in Duluth, Minnesota, USA. The team of physical therapists will be joined by local bike shop owners to create a multi-disciplinary approach. Teamwork between bike shops and the PTs/medical clinicians is an essential part of the bike fitting process and creates a strong network of referrals and resources for the client/patient. (8 physical therapy con-ed hours)

The Bike Fit Tour 2008 continues...

Heading to Valyermo? You know, for a F.I.S.T. workshop...


SlowTwitch Fit Camp - March 12, 2008, "Xantusia", Valyermo, CA - USA

Swifty will be hanging out at the SlowTwitch facilities, sharing his magic with Tri Bike Fitters. To put it simply, he will cover what is not covered in the previous two days at a F.I.S.T. workshop

You will learn about the important foot/pedal interface connection to the bike. This aspect completes a great bike fit... and makes it spectacular. Regardless of how good your upper body is fit, you will pedal OVER 25,000 times in an Iron Man. Get this wrong, and your upper body doesn't mean a thing. You can move your hands on the handlebars, move on your seat but your feet are stuck in one spot. Get it wrong and you get it wrong 25,000 times PER FOOT! Yes 50,000 times your legs will go up and down, one after the other.

Sound important? IT IS the most important part of any bike fit. Nail the feet, and you are a genius. Don't, and you are at best a regular bike fitter, and your cyclists will curse you. What are you waiting for? Go sign up now.

See photos below from Bike Fit's last visit to desolate Valyermo where there isn't even a gas station or convenient store in sight, but you are well fed at Mark's house next door. So, call Mark for a cool place to stay and good grub.

The three amigos: Dan Empfield, Paul Swift & John Cobb

You will get your hands on some cleats just like this... and yes, even the ladies get into the action.

The man, working his magic at the front.

Frostbike 2008 - February 16 & 17, 2008, Bloomington, MN - USA

Paul Swift and Katrina Vogel will be presenting at Frostbike 08

It’s winter in Minnesota. The snow is piling high, the lakes are frozen solid and the winds are screeching down like an Arctic freight train. Great time to head up North for a party, eh?

Come see Bike Fit System’s Paul Swift and Dr Katrina (Kit) Vogel presenting on Sunday February 17 at 10:00am and 1:00pm respectively.

Topics and descriptions:

• Paul - "Essentials of Bike Fit" will cover the basic requirements for performing a great bike fit. While focusing on the "connection points" to the bike, you will see the tools necessary for any bike shop/fitting studio to perform high quality bike fits.
• Kit - "The Foot-Pedal Connection" will cover the four primary changes for the cleat (canting, medial-lateral, rotation, fore-aft) as well as the role of over-the-counter shoe inserts versus custom orthotics.

Brrrrrrrrrr yes, but it may be worth it, as special discounts will be offered exclusively at this event!

2nd Annual SICI Cycling Science Symposium and Expo - January 27-30, 2008, Denver, CO - USA

Paul Swift and Katrina Vogel asked to present at 2nd annual SICI Symposium

You won't want to miss this event. The 2nd Annual SICI Cycling Science Symposium and Expo will be bigger and better than before.

Join us in Denver, CO from January 27-30, 2008 at the Renaissance Denver Hotel. Registration will open in August. Register early, as this event will sell out!

Here is a sneak preview of some of the presenters:

• Dan Empfield - Expert in Triathlon position, Founder of Quintana Roo and the man behind Slowtwitch.com
• Jim Martin - University of Utah Physiologist/Biomechanist, Specializing in crank arm length, chain ring shape, & power output
• Maury Hull - UC Davis Biomechanist, Pioneer in cycling biomechanics research and how position affects performance & injury risk
• Paul Swift - Founder, Bike Fit Systems and the Cleat Wedge, highly regarded as an authority on bike fitting
• Katrina "Kit" Vogel - Bike Fit Systems, Director of Education

Visit the SICI website for more information on SICI, including the syposium's program details, key note speakers, and expo opportunities. Stay tuned and save the date... We look forward to seeing you there!