WILTON, Ct. (BRAIN) — Dorel's GURU bike fit division has announced the launch of the GURU Academy Advisory, a global collective of industry-leading bike fitters and retail experts that will collaborate with GURU team to continually enhance its training curriculum.
The GURU Academy Advisory includes eight representatives from North America and Europe. They will attend GURU Academy training classes throughout 2015. Representatives from North America include David Ripley and Mat Steinmetz of 51 Speedshop in Indianapolis.
Additional representatives from North America include Jonathan Blyer from ACME Bicycle Co. (Brooklyn, N.Y.), Ian Murray from TTS Fit Studio (Los Angeles) and Tim Ray from Maplewood Bicycle (St. Louis). European representatives include Robin Decottignies from Energy Lab (Belgium, Holland) and Brian and Helen Hall from Ten-Point (United Kingdom).
The training schedule includes 10 GURU certification courses and a special F.I.S.T. East course hosted by Dan Empfield.
"Since its launch in 2013, the GURU Academy has set the standard for fit science education and retail training," said Morten Kristiansen, GURU's general manager. "Our goal for 2015 is to expand our training offerings to retailers and bike fitters around the world, providing each of our attendees with a world-class experience."
Courses at the GURU Academy are open to all retailers and bike fitters who are interested in fit certification, including non-GURU retailers and fitters who use other fit equipment. In addition, the GURU Academy will offer select opportunities for the general public to attend training courses as guest athletes to receive bike fits.
"Our training environment is rooted in hands-on engagement and dynamic learning," said Pearson. "We give our attendees the opportunity to rigorously test their skills with actual cyclists."
To request registration for GURU Academy courses, visit gurusports.net/guru-academy-contact-us. To view the 2015 GURU Academy training schedule and view attending guests from the GURU Academy Fit Advisory, visit gurusports.net/schedule.
