It’s a fact that you will need orthotics if your feet aren’t performing optimally. You will feel it when you run, cycle or play sport – it could even be painful. So how can orthotics improve performance and decrease injuries? Well… Did you know? When your feet perform optimally they will flex and splay (sort…
We have received a plethora of emails lately on how G8 insoles differ from other insoles or orthotics that are currently available on the market. So here is a quick run down. We’re a big believer in encouraging natural foot bio-mechanics. How the Foot Moves When walking the foot is designed to go through the…
Review: Wheelsuckers.co.uk Reviewer: Dave Nash Product: Ignite The miserable wet winter left my once cherished old pair of Sidi cycling shoes looking dull and forlorn and despite thick overshoes, they are now bereft of their once sleek silver shininess. Happily, their demise provided an opportunity for a much needed upgrade: cue a new pair of…
Guest blog by: Aaron Dunford – Fusion Peak Professional Cycle Fitting The cold mornings can be to blame for a lot of frozen toes this July and winter booties can be an easy and practical solution. If you do not own a pair, I recommend buying some from your local bike shop. If your feet…
Putting your best foot forward in cycling can come down to more than hours in the saddle. Since your feet are the contact point for power transfer, I was intrigued when I came across G8 Performance Archtech 2600 PRO insoles and decided to test them out over a period of eight weeks in training and competition. l…
Hot spots, painful arches, numbness… common complaints from cyclists about their cycling shoes, but not something I’ve ever experienced. Honestly, despite a motor vehicle accident in 1985, which left me with one shorter leg and a 150 outwards rotation, I’ve never had any issues with any of the shoes I’ve worn or the innersoles that came with them….
Huskisson is a ridiculously big road trip for a mountain bike race. It’s 8 hours from Port Macquarie meaning a day of professional development on Friday in Sydney was my only chance of making the event. After riding this race 2 years ago I was keen to come back and ride it in better conditions. Apparently the…