What do I need to bring to my Dynamic Cycling Analysis appointment?

This depends on the type of appointment you have scheduled. Below is what you need to bring to your Initial Dynamic Cycling Analysis levels I & II as well as your 'by the hour' appointment. Please read all the information below.

Your bike - Please make sure the bike is clean, in good working condition and that bolts are not rusty or stripped. More below.

Cycling shoes - If your cleats are worn out, please do not change them before your appointment, because we need to record their current position and wear pattern. If your cleats need replacing, please purchase new cleats and bring them with you. If you plan on using multiple shoes riding the same bike, please bring multiple shoes to your appointment

Orthotics - If you use them in your cycling or regular shoes

Cycling shorts / bibs - We really need to see your joints during the off the bike assessment and while you ride. In addition, we will be placing stickers and sensors on various anatomical landmarks. To increase the accuracy of the data collected, we need you in tight cycling shorts / bibs. Nothing baggy, loose fitting, or anything that goes past the knee (this is very important!). If you are coming in with a triathlon bike, please bring your triathlon kit vs bike shorts

Cycling jersey or a sleeveless top - Something relatively form fitting is better than a baggy T-shirt, if possible. No long sleeves please, we need to see your elbows.

Parts - We have 50+ saddles available for you to try during your bike fit session and everything else needed, but if you have particular parts you want to use, bring those with you. If the bike came with proprietary parts, please bring those with you as well.

Helmet - Bring your helmet if you are experiencing neck discomfort and/or if you are bringing a TT or triathlon bike

A mask (Thank you!)

Of course! That said, below are a few things to take into account.

Please avoid using sunscreen and / or body lotion the day of your appointment. We will be placing stickers all over you and they do not stick to skin if you have used either product

If it is raining, please avoid riding to your appointment - This is because:

1. working on a wet bike is not ideal or pleasant 2. The stickers will not stick to a wet kit 3. Wet chamois and wet socks will wreck the pressure mat used during appointments (water and sensitive electronics do not mix well).

If you must ride to your appointment while it is raining, please bring another pair of (dry) shorts / bibs, socks and jersey or T-shirt with you, as well as a towel or rag to wipe down your bike before your appointment (the same goes if your bike is on a rack being transported in the rain)

If it is a really hot day, please bring a small towel with you and another pair of (dry) shorts / bibs, socks and jersey or T-shirt with you. Similar to wet clothing from rain, wet clothing from sweat can cause the same issues with the stickers.

Please make sure your bike has all the parts needed to be able to ride it on the trainer, including cranks and a chain (yes, I had several cases where those crucial parts were not installed).

Inspect the bike to make sure parts are not seized (ie. seat post)

Please bring the rear wheel with you.