Get the most from your bike ride, whether it’s on the road or on the trail.
UPMC Sports Medicine's Cycling Performance program can help you ride longer and faster while preventing or managing a biking-related injury.
Our highly-trained experts and evidence-based performance cycling program offers:
Our personal, collaborative bike-fit process will help you find the ideal on-bike position based on your:
We offer an unbiased, clinical approach that includes:
Our beginner level fit program is designed for the cyclist looking for an injury-free ride in proper biomechanical positioning.
Price: $100 | Time: 75 to 90 minutes
If you're looking for better management of a cycling-related injury or an issue limiting your joy of riding enjoyment of cycling, this is the program for you.
This program is for any cyclist — whether you're the:
We'll help you achieve more power, control, comfort, and efficiency.
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| Structural analysis & basic flexibility
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| Dynamic positioning |
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It also includes a follow-up visit within 60 days.
Price: $175 | Time: 1.5 to 2 hours
When seconds count, or the bike is only one-third of your race, this is the fit for you.
The rider and the bike have to work together, so adjusting the bike to fit you is our main goal.
Our safe, injury-prevention approach will help you increase power, comfort, and speed.
Triathlon fitting includes:
We also can consult on aero helmets.
Price: $200 | Time: 2+ hours
The cost for more bikes can range from $35 to $75 each, depending on complexity and time.
Video analysis enables us to measure critical angles at various points in the pedaling stroke and study various biomechanical anomalies.
This innovative tool can improve cycling posture and pedaling mechanics to produce more power, while enhancing comfort and safety.
Price: $250
UPMC Sports Medicine Cycling Performance sponsors the following teams and races:
Learn more about cycling performance (PDF).
The Cycling Performance Program has one full-service location:
UPMC Lemieux Sports Complex
8000 Cranberry Springs Drive
Cranberry Township, PA 16066
Matt is a certified athletic trainer and an expert in all things cycling. He has more than 15 years of experience in helping cyclists manage and prevent injuries by making sure they are properly fitted and free from any biomechanical issues. Matt is also an avid competitive and recreational cyclist, competing in numerous local and regional events.
Our cycling performance experts — all certified athletic trainers — have been helping riders manage and prevent cycling-related injuries since 2004. All of our experts are certified by CyclePoint.
To make an appointment or learn more about our Cycling Performance program, please contact CyclingPerformance@UPMC.edu or 724-720-3047. Email is preferred.