
Bike Fit U
Bike Fit U Philly Bike Expo, November 6-7, 2021!
This is where the Bike Fit community comes together to teach and learn about the latest news in our field and exchange ideas and camaraderie, in person.
SCHEDULE Saturday | Sunday | Info Sign Up
SCHEDULE
As of 11/3/2021, subject to change without notice.
SATURDAY 11/6
10:00am–10:50am
BikeFitU
Presentation Area
HOW TO TALK TO WOMEN ABOUT SADDLES
Anatomical overview of genital, pelvic floor and saddle fitting
Presenter: Anne Barnes
Bike Fitter, AB Bike Fit, Chicago, IL
11:00am–11:50am
BikeFitU
Presentation Area
THE ATHLETE AND THE PELVIC FLOOR
Presenter: Samantha Antonietti
Physical Therapist, Hospital for Special Surgery, New York, NY
12:00noon–12:50pm
Room 125
BIKE FITTING AND THE MYTH OF THE WOMEN’S BIKE
Presenters: Victoria Edwards, Befitting Bicycles, Wayne, PA
and Jessica Bratus, Fitmi! Ann Arbor, MI
Bike Fit U will visit this session.
1:00pm–2:00pm
LUNCH BREAK
2:00pm–2:50pm
BikeFitU
Presentation Area
HANDS ON
Learning to identify anatomy by touch
Presenter: Lisa Gray
Licensed Massage Therapist, New York City/Long Island, NY
3:00pm–3:50pm
Demo Area
BIKE FIT UNPLUGGED
Making corrections through the use of antagonist muscles
Presenter: Happy Freedman
Director/Bike Fitter, The Center for Bike Fit, New York, NY
Bike Fit U will visit this session, co-presented with Philly Bike Expo
4:00pm–4:50pm
BikeFitU
Presentation Area
TOOL UP!
An overview of tools and mechanical aids available to assist bike fitters and how tools are not a replacement for a fitter’s brain and diagnostic skills.
Presenter: Brent Williams
Bike Fitter/Licensed Race Mechanic, Quest Health & Performance, Knoxville, TN
SUNDAY 11/7
10:00am–10:50am
BikeFitU
Presentation Area
WHY PROPER FOOTWEAR MATTERS
Proper footwear fit as a foundational aspect of bike fitting.
Presenter: Sam Richardson
Owner/Shoe Guru, Bicycles NYC, New York, NY
11:00am–11:50am
BikeFitU
Presentation Area
BIKE FIT: IT’S NOT ABOUT THE BIKE!
Learn why technology and tools are great additions to fitting, but a bike fitter’s brain is the most valuable tool for a great fit.
Presenter: Jeanne Williams
Physical Therapist, Bike Fitter and Coach Quest Health & Performance, Knoxville, TN
12:00noon–12:50pm
BikeFitU
Presentation Area
INTRODUCTION TO PROSTHETIC LEGS AND BIKE FIT CONSIDERATIONS
Discussion of adaptive fitting and lower limb prostheses for the non-professional athlete.
Presenter: Kris Desjardins
Certified Prosthetist Orthotist & Bike Fitter, Adapt Coaching & Bike Fit, Henrico, VA