Part 1. Join Tom Scotto and me as we discuss two approaches to teaching: the fitness model versus the athletic model. There is nothing wrong with fitness training, but if you start training your students more like athletes, even if they never ride outside, they are more likely to experienceRead more…
Sarah Russell is the co-owner of Breathe, a yoga and cycling studio in Denver, Colorado. I’ve known Sarah for a few years and have watch her studio grow and flourish. Sarah wrote this article for her studio newsletter and gave me permission to reprint it for you. I bet someRead more…
Here is a little test to determine how effective your communication skills are with your students. Bill gives you a checklist for before, during, and after class, because students notice everything you do. Everything. Improve a few of these skills and you’ll probably find your students will like you betterRead more…
As a follow-up to my post last week about high cadences, here are seven tips to increase success for pedaling quickly while standing. This article reiterates that each individual will have their own “threshold” of cadence while standing and reviews when and why this movement is appropriate or not. LastRead more…
To an indoor cycling instructor, iTunes is your lifeblood. When it crashes, all heck breaks loose. That happened to me on Friday, and then on Monday, lightning struck. Literally! Let me tell you about my crazy week–I’ve been a little preoccupied! Friday my iTunes froze up. I wasn’t even ableRead more…
Do you have a hard time maintaining your cadence above 80 or 85 rpm when you stand up? You aren’t alone, and I bet you have plenty of students who struggle at this…Read more…
How much do you really know about cycling technique? More importantly, how willing are you to seriously assess your own technique so you can become a better coach? I share a story with you that helped me realize how important it is to really know proper technique of your sportRead more…
Gene Nacey is rewriting his book on Power Training through his posts on ICA. Sally Edwards wrote the forward for his first book. That forward is printed here, and is a great explanation of what you can expect from these articles over the next few months, helping you grasp power training in more detail. Read more…
Here are 48 inspirational cues for your Tour de France stages to motivate your riders to give just a little more. This is for ALL ICA members, not just the ones who purchased the TDF package! I also want to share some of the great feedback I’ve received about theRead more…
As a follow-up to my previous post about teaching a class with no music, I offer you two stories from instructors who had to teach with no music, and the learning opportunity–and even joy–they experienced as a result. Do we place too much importance on our music? Read this andRead more…