Tom Scotto and I often discuss how we can help instructors see the purpose of utilizing proper cycling training methods indoors even when their students are not cyclists. Many instructors say, “My students don’t care! They just want to have fun!” It’s a challenging question, and one that we hereRead more…
What’s the secret to winning a gold medal? Read more for the answer…Read more…
It’s Back to Class time, and there is no better time to create a newsletter or blog for communicating with your students! Last week we gave you tips on constructing your newsletter; today Bill and Jennifer give you their best sources for quality information. Even if you do not writeRead more…
The second installment of the British Invasion series profiles, this one utilizes British music from the 1990s to the present day, with primarily electronic and alternative music, as well as a little Adele to serenade us in the warm-up and cool-down. With two monster climbs that get aggressive at times, your students will remember this one for a long time to come! Read more…
What is a masterpiece? This week’s quote will provide you with some food for thought.Read more…
We’ve discussed how to communicate to your students via a newsletter and how to manage distribution of the newsletter. Now, in Part 3 on communicating via a newsletter, Bill Roach gives tips on actually writing the content. You’ll tell participants about your schedule, class plans, and substitutes, but where doRead more…
Get ready to rock your bikes and roll your legs! The music of this British Invasion theme ride will appeal to a very wide range of students and have them nodding their heads and tapping their fingers on their handlebars. It will also challenge them as you alternate flats withRead more…
Today’s quote teaches you to remind your students of their achievements each time they are on the bike.Read more…
This is such a great question–I bet it’s crossed your mind if you’ve done threshold field tests before! How do you correlate the results of a field test with maximum heart rate zones such as the Spinning® Energy Zones or the ones you see posted on many clubs’ walls? How do you answer your students’ questions about their maximum heart rates when you give them their field test results? In this comprehensive discussion, I give you numerous ways to field your students’ questions. . . .Read more…