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Bike Setup

My Cycling Class Today: The Importance of Proper Bike Setup

2016-06-02
By: Karen Cruz
On: June 2, 2016
In: Bike Setup, Free Articles, My Cycling Class Today
With: 1 Comment

Just because someone has been riding for a while doesn’t mean they’ve ever been walked through a proper bike setup by an instructor.Read more…

Ask the Expert: Cues for Quad Dominance

2015-11-01
By: Tom Scotto
On: November 1, 2015
In: Ask the Expert, Bike Setup, Biomechanics, Cadence, Power, Form and Technique
With: 10 Comments

“Is there a way to cue a rider—in layman’s terms—so that they are not just using or mostly using their quads?” This is a great question and the answer is yes…and no.Read more…

Should Indoor Cycling Instructors Use a Goniometer?

2015-03-27
By: Tom Scotto
On: March 27, 2015
In: Bike Setup, Free Articles
With: 8 Comments

More and more indoor cycling instructors come to class equipped with goniometers. But are they really helpful? Are instructors using them correctly? Many instructors do not know how to use them, and they are not as helpful as you think.Read more…

Magic Coaching Minute: How to Use Toe Cages

2013-12-02
By: Jennifer Sage
On: December 2, 2013
In: Bike Setup, Magic Coaching Minute
With: 8 Comments

We have been asked by a number of instructors for the proper way to use the toe cages and straps on an indoor bike. This Magic Coaching Minute video demonstrates the proper use, safety concerns, and setup issues.Read more…

Magic Coaching Moment Video: Understanding Toe Straps on Indoor Cycling Bikes

2011-06-27
By: Jennifer Sage
On: June 27, 2011
In: Bike Setup, Magic Coaching Minute, New Instructors, Training Videos
With: 8 Comments

As I traveled around North America for 12 years with the Spinning program to well over a hundred clubs certifying instructors, one thing I encountered again and again was a lack of understanding about toe straps and how they work. This video explains what to do.Read more…

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