May 3, 2024
3 Trends from Sea Otter 2024 From my early days as a young DH grom in the ‘90’s, to my first attendance this year with MyVeloFit, Sea Otter Classic has always signaled the start of the mountain biking season for me. This iconic event, deeply etched in my earliest memories of cycling, has evolved from a much-anticipated product launch platform into the premier cycling industry showcase in North America—especially since the decline of the Interbike trade show. This year, I had the opportunity to walk the grounds of the Sea Otter Classic not just as a spectator, but as a participant, experiencing firsthand the bustling atmosphere of what has been declared the biggest year yet. It was a culmination of years of enthusiasm and anticipation, a chance to immerse myself in the heart of the cycling community I’ve grown up […]
November 29, 2023
OTTAWA, ON, CAN: Nov 29, 2023 We at MyVeloFit are thrilled to announce an exciting new partnership with Speed Skating Canada. This collaboration is set to revolutionize the training landscape for Canada’s elite speed skaters by integrating our cutting-edge AI-based bike fitting technology into their off-ice training regimen. Bridging Cycling and Speed Skating Cycling is an integral component of a speed skater’s training program. It helps build endurance, strength, and technique that are crucial on the ice. Recognizing this synergy, our partnership aims to optimize the cycling experience for these athletes, ensuring that their time spent on two wheels translates effectively to their performance on ice. MyVeloFit’s Role At MyVeloFit, we leverage advanced AI-based video analysis to provide personalized bike fitting and sizing recommendations. This technology will now be accessible to all members of the Canadian speed skating community, helping […]
July 29, 2022
There are some rides that grab your attention and just won’t let you look away. When the Rift launched in 2019 it certainly caught my eye, but I wasn’t yet fully committed to the idea of jumping on a plane to Iceland for a gravel race. Well, sometimes life has other plans, and my significant other had decided this was something we definitely had to do, so it looked as though we would be ramping up to tackle the Rift in 2020. The world also had other plans in store for us and we ended up having to wait two long years to finally catch that plane to Iceland to tackle the Rift. In the meantime I had managed to suffer a full achilles rupture (playing soccer) which curtailed any training, and certainly had me wondering if I would actually […]
June 13, 2022
OTTAWA, ON, June 13, 2022 — MyVeloFit , the leader in AI bike fit solutions, announced the launch of a new AI-powered bicycle sizing platform to help cyclists find the ideal bikes that can improve comfort and performance based on their individual needs. MyVeloFit’s sizing recommendations are based on a fit first approach to sizing that helps match bikes to the rider and their target position on the bike. For the first time, riders can eliminate uncertainty about size when shopping for a new bike. MyVeloFit’s fit first sizing AI body scan Finding a bike model and size that matches a rider’s fit is essential for increasing comfort and reducing the chance of injuries. Until now, cyclists that don’t already know the geometry that works for them have had to rely on manufacturer sizing charts that only provide a ballpark sizing. These charts have […]
November 30, 2021
OTTAWA, ON, Nov. 30, 2021 — MyVeloFit delivers a mobile-based AI video analysis tool that helps cyclists adjust their bike to improve comfort, performance and reduce injury. Their emergence in the market comes at a time when both indoor and outdoor cycling are experiencing unprecedented booms, alongside a shift to direct-to-consumer bike sales. The company plans to use this funding round to scale up its operations and allow them to expand their service offering and move more boldly in the North American and international markets. MyVeloFit delivers a mobile-based AI video analysis tool that helps cyclists adjust their bike to improve comfort, performance and reduce injury. An avid cyclist himself, Mr. Fauser saw the gap in the market to bring bike fitting to a wider audience: “I’ve experienced great benefits from having my bikes fit, but the industry has been slow to […]
