RPI Cycling Engineering Symposium – Featuring Our Own Joe LoPorto

ByIan

Looking for a little cycling science this year? Consider visiting Troy, NY this year and attending the RPI Bicycle Engineering Symposium this coming Saturday.

When: Saturday, November 21st.  10AM –4PM
Where: Sage Academic Building, Room 3303
Info: cycling.union.rpi.edu/symposium

RPI Bicycle Engineering Symposium Agenda 2015

10:00-10:10 Welcome
10:10-11:00 Joe LoPorto, Fit Werx: “Feet Matter, Foot Support and Cleat Setup Goals for Cycling and Triathlon”
11:00-12:00 Ben Serotta: “Bike Share, Bridging the Gap from Political Pet Project to Sustainable, Permanent Urban Fabric”
12:00-1:00 Lunch
1:00-1:45 Steven LeBoyer, Savile Road: “The Gravel Grinder-Love Child of the Road and Cross Bicycle”
1:45-2:30 Chris Patton, Cannondale: “Gravel Road Bikes and More”
2:30-3:15 Bob Parlee, Parlee Cycles: “Carbon Gravel/Cross/Adventure Bikes”
3:15-4:00 Larry Ruff, RPI: “Evolution of Bicycle Shifting Systems”

From first time riders to Olympians, Ian has helped thousands of athletes achieve their cycling and triathlon goals. Ian develops much of the Fit Werx fitting and analysis protocols and is responsible for technology training and development. He is regarded as one of the industry leaders in bicycle fitting, cycling biomechanics and bicycle geometry and design. He is dedicated to making sure the Fit Werx differences are delivered daily and provides Fit Werx with corporate direction and is responsible for uniting our staff and initiatives.

Find out more about Ian Here

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