Bicycle cleat cover

Abstract

A cleat cover for protecting and adding traction to a cleat plate of a bicycle shoe is disclosed. The cleat cover comprises a cover body that includes a main opening at a middle portion and an extended opening at a peripheral edge. A bridge area is present at the side of the cover body for conserving grip on the cleat. The opening of the cover body allows a bicycle pedal to lock into a bicycle cleat while allowing the cover body to remain on the cleat. The cover body covers a plurality of screws and parts that attach the cleat plate. The cleat cover allows a bicyclist to leave the cover on the cleat at all times; when riding, at stops, and when walking on various hard surfaces. Thus, it prevents the cleat plate from unnecessary wear when the bicycle shoe contacts the ground. The bicyclist does not have to remember to remove and replace the cover. The cover body can be releasably engaged with the cleat on the bicycle shoe.

1 . A cleat cover for protecting a cleat on a bicycle shoe, comprising:
 a cover body having a main opening at a middle portion and an extended opening at a peripheral edge thereof; and   a bridge area for conserving grip on the cleat;   whereby the opening of the cover body allows a bicycle pedal to lock into a bicycle cleat while allowing the cover body to remain on the cleat, and covering a plurality of screws and parts that attach the cleat plate.   
     
     
         2 . The cleat cover of  claim 1  wherein the cover body is in polygonal shape. 
     
     
         3 . The cleat cover of  claim 1  wherein the cover body may possess more than three sides. 
     
     
         4 . The cleat cover of  claim 1  wherein the main opening allows the bicycle pedal to pass through. 
     
     
         5 . The cleat cover of  claim 1  wherein the extended opening makes room for a bicycle pedal shaft. 
     
     
         6 . The cleat cover of  claim 1  may be made of rubber material. 
     
     
         7 . The cleat cover of  claim 1  may be made of plastic material. 
     
     
         8 . The cleat cover of  claim 1  wherein the cover body may be releasably engaged with the cleat on the bicycle shoe. 
     
     
         9 . The cleat cover of  claim 1  wherein the cover body to provides a supporting surface when the bicycle shoe contacts the ground surface.