Cycling pedal device

Abstract

The present invention provides in one aspect a cyclic pedal device comprising a sole portion comprising a first portion for reversible engagement with the foot of a cyclist and a second portion for reversible engagement with a pedal such that the device is fastened around the user's feet and footwear by means of a trivalent ankle fastening system. The device allows for practical bicycling performance. The device may allow cyclists to pursue a cycling activity and another non-cycling activity without the use of specialized bicycle footwear.

1 . A cyclic pedal device comprising a sole portion comprising a first portion for reversible engagement with the foot of a cyclist and a second portion for reversible engagement with a pedal such that the device is fastened around the user's feet and footwear by means of a trivalent ankle fastening system. 
     
     
         2 . A cyclic pedal device as claimed in  claim 1 , wherein the ankle fastening system comprises of two sides positioned along two separate axis from two points that extend from either sides of the sole plates to the center of rotation of the users ankle 
     
     
         3 . A cyclic pedal device as claimed in  claim 2 , wherein the two sides of the ankle fastening system are fastened to the sole plates at approximately right angles on each side of the sole plate. 
     
     
         4 . A cyclic pedal device as claimed in  claim 1 , wherein the ankle fastening system comprises of a fastening system comprising two portions that form arcs around the user's ankle such that, in an engaged position, one arc fastens the user's feet and footwear in the front of the user's ankle over the user's forefoot and the other aspect forms an arc that fastens the user's feet and footwear behind the users ankle. 
     
     
         5 . A cyclic pedal device of  claim 1 , wherein the sole plate is substantially inflexible 
     
     
         6 . A cyclic pedal device of  claim 1  further comprising cutouts or holes in the sole plates. 
     
     
         7 . A cyclic pedal device of  claim 1 , where Devices according to the present invention may be used for any suitable type of cycle, but most preferably a bicycle.