Riding your bike should be a pain free enjoyable experience.  Bob Maudie goes through a head-to-toe physiotherapy assessment that is relevant to cycling. He looks at strength, mobility, and flexibility to determine the ideal position for you on your bike, with relation to your goals. Bob is experienced in fitting all sorts of bikes, from fat bikes, to gravel, to mountain, to road and triathlon bikes.  Bob strongly believes that everyone can be comfortable on a bike, and the best bike fit is the one the works for you, not just what the numbers might say.

Who can benefit from a bike fit?

• Anyone who has discomfort related to cycling (e.g. low back pain, neck pain, knee pain, saddle or hand numbness during or after cycling, etc.).
• Recreational and competitive cyclists that want to maximize their efficiency and comfort on the bike and to reduce the risk of developing overuse injuries.

What does the bike fit include?

• A thorough history of current injuries, past injuries, riding frequency and duration
• A physical examination of leg length, limb alignment, overall mobility and flexibility, and any other biomechanical issues that are relevant to the bike fit.
• Observation and documentation of current riding position.
  Adjustments to the bike and cleats (if applicable) are made to optimize the fit
• Instruction is given on proper riding position and simple bike settings such as tire pressure.
• Specific therapeutic exercises are prescribed as needed. This assessment is useful for any athlete (competitive or recreational) that is interested in injury prevention and optimal movement efficiency.
• Recommendation of bike parts that may be needed to achieve a better bike fit ( stem, seat etc.)

Is my bike fit covered by my insurance?

Most extended health insurance plans cover physiotherapy services (a bike fitting includes the typical Physiotherapy assessment of alignment, flexibility, mobility and the prescription of therapeutic exercises). Generally, a portion of your bike fit fee will qualify for insurance coverage.

How long will the bike fit session take to complete?

Approximately 60- 90 minutes to set up a single bike and a pair of cycling shoes with cleats.

What do I need to bring to my bike fit session?

• Your bike in clean, good working order (ensure none of the following parts are seized: seatpost, saddle, stem, and pedals).
• Your cycling footwear (ensure cleat screws are very clean and not seized)
• Clothes: Cycling shorts and tight-fitting top or jersey (what you bike in).

Staff Specializing in this service:  Bob Maudie