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Ultra-cyclist Dad, high school teacher and Formthotics wearer reaches podium in Race Across America!

9 September 2015 - posted by Formthotics HQ

Peter Sandholt has come third in the Race Across America 2015! The event, described as 'the world's toughest endurance bicycle race', covers 4800kms coast-to-coast across the United States of America. We managed to cycle Peter in for a quick interview.

Formthotics amaze keen cyclist

15 June 2015 - posted by Formthotics HQ

30+ years cycling

‘I love to ride my mountain bike. It’s that simple,’ says Ian Craven, an avid cyclist from New Zealand. Ian has been riding a mountain bike since he received a new Jamis Dakar as a gift in 1985.

Ultra-cyclist overcame his pain

8 December 2014 - posted by Formthotics HQ

Insoles in his cycling shoes make Peter Sandholt from Søvind feel optimistic before a huge challenge in the U.S.

The benefits of Formthotics in cycling and running

30 September 2014 - posted by Rebecca Gifford

Formthotics are my secret weapon; they could be yours too. As a podiatrist and athlete I have experienced first-hand the benefits Formthotics can play in injury prevention, rehabilitation and general performance during sporting activity.

High praise for Formthotics designed for cyclists

29 July 2014 - posted by Formthotics HQ

If you’re a cyclist, of any level, take a brake and read below.

Scott Molina - triathlon legend shares 3 tips to help minimise injury risk for a long endurance sport career

4 June 2014 - posted by Formthotics HQ

Scott Molina is a world class triathlete legend who started competing professionally in the early 1980s and still actively competes in endurance races today – recently running the 90km Comrades Marathon in South Africa in June 2014. He was born in California and has lived in New Zealand since 1994. Scott shares few words on his early days, his relationship with Formthotics, and words of wisdom on how you too can succeed in the sporting world.

Chris Ross – New Zealand C5 Paracyclist

22 February 2012 - posted by Rebecca Gifford

Aspiring Athlete Chris Ross is a New Zealand Para-cycling Representative. Chris is a below elbow amputee who races in the C5 category, which includes people with upper body disabilities. Chris is still an amateur and is holding his own against numerous pro riders and world champs.

Formthotics™ helping high performance athlete Will Bowman

31 October 2011 - posted by Formthotics HQ

Will Bowman is a road and track cyclist riding for both the New Zealand U23 track team as well as the domestic Benchmark Homes cycling team.

Formthotics™ helping cycling coach John Rastrick

26 October 2011 - posted by Formthotics HQ

John Rastrick is an accomplished athlete with an impressive track record, including membership of the New Zealand Elite track team for several world cups and world champs; member of the Commonwealth Games team that competed in Victoria, British Colombia, Canada, in 1994; multiple National titles, and a World Cup silver medal in the “Team Sprint”event.

Sports Podiatrist Simon Wheeler uses Formthotics™ on his athletes

20 October 2011 - posted by Formthotics HQ

Simon Wheeler is a Sports Podiatrist, based at Active Health in Christchurch (formally at QEII). Simon is a preferred provider to High Performance Sport NZ, working with many elite NZ sportspeople from a  wide range of professional and amateur sports including rugby, football, triathlon, cycling, cricket and softball over the last 15 years.