Cycling Demystified - Bike Fit, Mechanics and Soft Issues

Welcome to an international women's day episode where I sit down to talk with Nic Roberts the Velophysio. 
Nic has been a friend and colleague I've worked with for many years and it's a privilege to be able to have her knowledge and expertise on tap for this podcast.
So join us for a conversation about the unique opportunities we have as bike fitters and health practitioners to better help our female riders. 
Whether you're a bike fitter working with female riders or a rider who cares about their fellow cyclists, I guarantee you'll get a lot out of this conversation and all the resources that Nic points to at the end.

Show Links:
165 Hypermobility, Your Cycling Superpower & How To Control it - Reflections from 2025
Ep 82: Cracking The Code On Hypermobility + Bike Fitting - With Physio, Bryan McCullough
Female cyclists' experiences of saddle sores and their effect on cycling: Louise Burnie, Phil Burt, Kirsty Lindsay, Neil Heron, Paul Ansdel, Elisa Pastorio, Kirsty M. Hicks https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC12908944/pdf/fspor-08-1734202.pdf
The Labia Library: https://www.labialibrary.org.au/
A fully labeled image of the entirety of clitoral structures was not published until the 40th edition of Gray’s anatomy -2008
Andrikopoulou et al, 2013 - explored 59 Gynaecology and anatomy textbooks, No text book gave measurements for all vulval structures. Only one reported Labia minora measurement - this was back in 2013 but still only 13 years ago: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/24127945/#:~:text=Authors,Gynecology%20/%20education*
Unwell Women - Elinor Cleghorn
Velophysio
Paris Olympics Parity
Hedwig Neels - Pelvic Health https://www.hedwigneels.com/en

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Bike fitting is often seen as process driven by technology, precise measurements and a scientific doctrine. These CAN be part of a bike fit experience but it's all for nothing if a bike fitter fails to communicate the meaning behind the methods, findings and results to their rider in a way that resonates.

This week I chat with fellow bike fitter Jon Underhill from Core Bike Fit, about the little talked-of 'soft' skills that, I feel, are more important than ever in our modern, digital age. We discuss if fitting is a craft, science or therapy and whether there's ever a good time to use magnets to affect rider symmetry in a bike fit. Let's go!

Show Links:
Core Bike Fit: https://www.corebikefit.co.uk/
Steve Hogg Asymmetry Magnets: https://www.stevehoggbikefitting.com/bikefit/2021/03/pelvic-kit-info-in-more-detail-than-usual/
Applied Movement Neurology (AMN): https://www.amnacademy.com/

The most confusing thing about a bike fit is knowing what to change in your setup and when to change it.
So this week we’re going to give you a breakdown of a bike fit session we did recently, walking you through the decision making, the low hanging fruit, the marginal gains and why we did everything backwards!

Show Links:
Cleat Positioning 101
Why insoles work for cycling
Ep 68: Foot & Shoe Fit Optimisation PART 4 of 4: Wedges - Bringing the Shoe To Meet The Foot
Ep 47: How To Choose a Saddle

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2025 was the year when we saw the AI market explode and offer some genuinely innovative products and services. 
If you're a committed endurance athlete trying to balance a demanding work life, busy family and an ambitious training programme, maybe you've turned to AI for some coaching advice. 
So what does this mean for human coaches and practitioners - is AI coming for our jobs?
I turned to Colin Norris, triathlon coach and ex pro ironman athlete to help me to explore what good coaching looks like in the age of hyper-information.
And Colin didn't let me down, we had a cracking discussion, which got everyone going, discussing everything from whether or not we feels the nature of coaching is evolving, if the expectations of athletes is changing and what is the hidden opportunity for human coaches in our modern era. Enjoy! 
Show Links:
- APB Works: https://www.apbworks.com/
- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/apbcoachingworks/

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It is no secret that every rider, whatever level they're at, can benefit from a bike fit.
But when is the best time to seek out a professional bike fitter?
And if you've had a bike fit in the past, what are the clear signs you could be benefiting from a refit or reassessment?
Join the team as they explore the 5 most common reasons for a refit.
And is there a time when you should be seeking the services from a different bike fitter?!?
Finally Matt the younger, summarizes at the end using a beef steak...
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