Program
FOOT ANATOMY & BIOMECHANICS FOR CYCLING (10%)
Fundamentals: anatomy, foot types, measurements, and analysis
Foot biomechanics and function during the pedaling motion
INTRODUCTION TO FOOT ANALYSIS AS PART OF A POSTURAL ASSESSMENT (20%)
Analysis of different foot types: DVMP
Postural assessment, foot positioning, and alignment on the bike
Foot analysis using mechanical and digital tools
CUSTOM INSOLE MOLDING TECHNIQUES (40%)
Learning how to produce 100% custom-molded insoles
Learning insole grinding and finishing techniques
COMFORT SOLUTIONS (10%)
Construction of cycling shoes and market overview
Technical insights into comfort solutions: insoles, socks, and accessories
Identifying problems and providing appropriate solutions
PRACTICAL WORKSHOPS (20%)
Hands-on training with mechanical and digital foot analysis tools through practical exercises
Custom insole manufacturing: molding, trimming, and grinding
Learning shoe modification techniques for Shoefitting
Learning Objectives
- Understand the construction of a cycling shoe and the different fit volumes.
- Understand the biomechanics and anatomy of different foot types, their most common issues, and appropriate solutions to improve cycling comfort and performance.
- Integrate biomechanical and anatomical foot analysis into a postural assessment.
- Understand the cycling shoe sales process, identify customer needs, and recommend the most appropriate solutions.
- Produce 100% custom thermoformable insoles.
- Perform shoe modifications and apply Shoefitting techniques.
Prerequisites
- Be able to offer pre-formed insole solutions in-store.
- Have a mechanical or digital foot measurement system.
