Patent ID: 7442152

Claim:
A cyclist training system comprising: a base support configured to rest on a support surface to support a bicycle in an upright position; a polymeric pivoting assembly coupled to an intermediate portion of said base support via a horizontal mounting plate attached to said base support to allow said bicycle to nutate about a vertical axis extending from said intermediate portion; a generally “U” or “V” shaped bicycle support having a middle portion and two end portions, wherein said middle portion is coupled to a flange partially disposed within said polymeric pivoting assembly, and said two end portions are each connected to a bicycle wheel securing assembly; and, a resistance assembly coupled to said bicycle support in proximity to said middle portion, wherein said bicycle wheel securing assemblies are configured to couple to a rear wheel axle of said bicycle, said polymeric pivoting assembly includes a first layer of polymeric inserts fastened onto said horizontal mounting plate and a second layer of polymeric inserts fastened onto said horizontal mounting plate above said first layer with said flange fastened between the first and second layers such that when a user exerts lateral forces on said bicycle, said first and second layer of inserts provide a cushioning effect to bias said bicycle back to said upright position and each of said first layer and said second layer of inserts include at least two inserts having a hardness that is different from each other.