Dr. Andy Pruitt

Dr. Andy Pruitt, a sports medicine physician who pioneered 3-D bike fitting and helped design ergonomic cycling shoes and saddles. He discusses the origins of bike fitting and using motion capture for biomechanics. He covers foot support, cleat choices, triathlon and time‑trial position tradeoffs, remote and automated fitting, and new tech to make cycling safer.

Dr. Andy Pruitt, the inventor of the BG Fit System, and Ryan Ignatz, a master fitter at Full Cycles, dive into essential off-season preparations for cyclists. They discuss the significance of optimal bike fitting and gear upgrades to enhance performance. Listeners learn about the joy and safety of nighttime cycling with modern lighting systems. The duo emphasizes functional strength training and the need for regular bike fit assessments to adapt to physical changes, ensuring cyclists gear up effectively for the new season.