Yesjesdal! The Weight of a Nation, Ryde of a Lifetime... Whatever you want to call it, this is Ryder Hesjedal's time to shine. Canada's only Tour de France participant has proven to the world that he is a Grand Tour contender. But, those of us who have known him for the past several years have known this all along. I was not happy to see Ryder's fellow teammate and team leader Christian Vande Velde withdraw from the Tour de France after crashing and breaking several bones in stage 2, but I immediately knew that Ryder would be unleashed to show what he is capable of. Since the cobble stone riddled stage 3 where Ryder put his off-roading skills to work he has been playing in the top 10 overall placings.

I have been to many ultra marathon races, but this was my first time participating at a 100 miler. Along with 4 others, I was crewing for my friend Justin Angle at the Western States 100. This is a brutal course that travels from Squaw Valley to Auburn, CA. It travels over mountains and across rivers for a total of 18,000 feet of climbing and 22,000 feet of descending. With 5 crew members, Justin had a large support staff which should have made for a perfect day.

Building another successful year in 2010. Ryder Hesjedal of Garmin Slipsteam won the final stage at the Tour of California and got 5th overall in the GC. Read all about the stage at Velonews.

Ryder is a favorite athlete at FootWorks PT and has used custom orthotics made by Neal Goldberg for the past 4 years.

Cyclesoles, custom cycling specific insoles, are now available at FootWorks Physical Therapy. Cyclesoles offer an excellent custom option for your footbed with out the need for a custom "orthotic."

Cyclesoles are molded for your foot while you are on your bike, ensuring it's effectiveness for the cycling shoe. Power transfer, pressure relief, and comfort are all maximized.

Cyclesoles are made in house by physical therapist and foot specialist Neal Goldberg who will make sure that your biomechanics, alignment, and needs are all accounted for. Typically Cyclesoles are made within 24 hours of your visit, if not while you wait.

Check out www.cyclesoles.com and call or email FootWorks for more information or to set up an appointment for your own custom Cyclesoles.

Congrats to Linsey Corbin for her 2nd place finish at Ironman New Orleans 70.3! That bike fit from FWPT continues to help keep her at the top of the field.

Linsey Corbin had an amazing race at the 2009 Ironman Arizona. She was second only to Sam McGlone, and she had a whopping bike PR split of 5:05:07. That includes a pesky 4 minute penalty too! Linsey came to FootWorks to get her bike re-fit following her Kona experience in October. Things obviously came together for her.

Congrats Linsey, here's to Kona 2010!

It took nearly seven years, but FootWorks PT is now a contracted provider for Regence Blue Shield. Whatever Regence plan you have; PPO, Selections, PAR, or the Federal Employees Program you are now covered in-network at FootWorks. New patients are being accepted. Please call or email to set up an appointment.

In an continuing effort to better serve you, a full size run of Brooks Infiniti's are being carried at FootWorks PT. No longer will you have to leave with a list of best guesses as to what shoe might work for you. Test running on the Brooks Infiniti provides immediate feedback as to whether you will need more or less pronation control. And, if the Infiniti works for you, you can purchase it at FWPT saving you a trip to the store.

Just in time for the cool and dark riding season, new Rudy Project Eyewear has arrived. New frames, colors, and the perfect Seattle lens - Photochromatic Clear ImpactX. What does that mean? It's a clear lens when its cloudy or dark, it's a dark lens when its sunny. ImpactX also is a flexible lens so you won't cut your face should you crash.

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Just in time for the cool and dark riding season, new Rudy Project Eyewear has arrived. New frames, colors, and the perfect Seattle lens - Photochromatic Clear ImpactX. What does that mean? It's a clear lens when its cloudy or dark, it's a dark lens when its sunny. ImpactX also is a flexible lens so you won't cut your face should you crash.

Click for more info

Mention this post and get 15% off all Rudy Project Eyewear
(expires 10/31/2009)