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Ultra-cyclist Dad, high school teacher and Formthotics wearer reaches podium in Race Across America!
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.
Read the full storyFormthotics amaze keen cyclist
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.
Read the full storyUltra-cyclist overcame his pain
Insoles in his cycling shoes make Peter Sandholt from Søvind feel optimistic before a huge challenge in the U.S.
Read the full storyThe benefits of Formthotics in cycling and running
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.
Read the full storyHigh praise for Formthotics designed for cyclists
If you’re a cyclist, of any level, take a brake and read below.
Read the full storyScott Molina - triathlon legend shares 3 tips to help minimise injury risk for a long endurance sport career
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.
Read the full storyChris Ross – New Zealand C5 Paracyclist
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.
Read the full storyFormthotics™ helping high performance athlete Will Bowman
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.
Read the full storyFormthotics™ helping cycling coach John Rastrick
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.
Read the full storySports Podiatrist Simon Wheeler uses Formthotics™ on his athletes
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.
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