Tech-enabled bike fitting helps Canadian speed skaters optimize their riding position to maximize every off-ice training ride
OTTAWA, ONTARIO – A renewed partnership between Speed Skating Canada and MyVeloFit will continue to make personalized bike fitting more accessible to members of the Canadian speed skating community, helping skaters improve their riding position to get more out of this important off-ice training activity.
A partner of Speed Skating Canada since November 2023, MyVeloFit brings together AI-based video analysis with the knowledge of top-level bike fitters to deliver a platform that puts personalized bike fit guidance in the palm of every rider’s hand. Using any mobile device, cyclists can receive individualized, data-driven recommendations on bike sizing and riding position, helping them improve comfort, ride more efficiently, and reduce the risk of injury.
Founded in 2020 by cycling industry veterans Jesse Jarjour and Justin Goulding, MyVeloFit was created to make bike fitting more accessible and help riders make more informed decisions about their bike setup. Today, more than 200,000 cyclists around the world, from beginners to Olympic champions, have used MyVeloFit to improve comfort, performance, and confidence on the bike.
As part of this renewed partnership, Canada’s national program athletes will continue to receive a complimentary access to the MyVeloFit app, as well as access to online support from expert bike fitters to help them find their ideal fit. The MyVeloFit team will also visit Speed Skating Canada’s national training centres in Montreal, Calgary, and Quebec City to provide in-person bike fitting support for Canada’s elite skaters. Using AI-powered motion analysis and advanced fit analytics, MyVeloFit will help athletes optimize their riding positions so they can train more comfortably, sustain higher workloads, and perform at their best.
The partnership benefits also extend down to Speed Skating Canada’s membership base, providing skaters, coaches, officials and volunteers across the country with a 20% discount on both Enthusiast and Pro plans from MyVeloFit. Members can sign up for an account and enter the promo code – which can be found in the Member Benefits section of our website – to apply the discount to their plan.
Joe Morissette, Chief Executive Officer, Speed Skating Canada“We are very pleased to renew our partnership with MyVeloFit for another four years. Cycling plays an important role in off-ice training for speed skaters at every level, and having access to professional-quality bike fitting helps our athletes train more comfortably, more efficiently and with greater confidence. This partnership also provides real value to our broader membership, giving skaters, coaches, officials and volunteers across the country access to an innovative Canadian technology company that is helping make bike fitting more accessible.”
In addition to Speed Skating Canada, MyVeloFit has partnerships with Triathlon Canada, Triathlon Ontario and the National Interscholastic Cycling Association, and has forged longstanding relationships with a number of cycling companies and events.
To learn more about MyVeloFit and their online bike sizing and fitting tools, visit www.myvelofit.com.
About Speed Skating Canada
Speed Skating Canada is the national governing body responsible for the organization, coordination and administration of both short track and long track speed skating in Canada. Founded in 1887, we proudly represent over 14,500 athletes, coaches, officials and volunteers from coast to coast. Our non-profit organization is accountable to our 13 provincial and territorial speed skating organizations (PTSOs) and our national team program. We’re here to rally, inspire and lead the charge for our country’s most successful Olympic sport.
About MyVeloFit
Founded in 2020, MyVeloFit is a cycling technology platform that helps riders better understand, adapt, and optimize their position on the bike. Combining AI-powered motion analysis with deep bike fitting knowledge, the platform helps cyclists make more informed decisions about bike fit, equipment, and riding position. By making complex decisions easier, MyVeloFit helps riders spend less time troubleshooting and more time enjoying the ride.