When is the last time you did something you had never ever tried that was so far outside your comfort zone that you considered backing out at the last moment? Nothing connects you to your new rider’s mindset like actually doing something new yourself. Here are a few things to keep in mind when teaching new riders.Read more…
Are you planning an event for International Indoor Cycling Day? How about a specialty theme ride for Halloween? New Years? A fund-raiser in early 2017? Whatever your plans, here is a great idea for getting an energy bar company to sponsor your event! Read more…
While instructors most often lead adults in group exercise classes, we also share many parallels with teachers of children. Check out Rita Pierson’s TED Talk, “Every Kid Needs a Champion,” to see how she prioritizes personal connection or relationship over all else when helping children succeed. You’ll find some great ideas to bring into the cycling studio.Read more…
All instructors are entitled to deference and respect, but in the absence of a ‘superhero cape,’ unfortunately respect is not as common as it should be. Instructors, do you get the respect you should? If not, consider weaving your own “don’t-mess-with-me” cape, and perhaps you can also wield the seven special “superhero” powers that Christine’s gives her. Read more…
Have you heard of the #22Pushup Challenge? If so, I bet you haven’t heard of someone asking their entire indoor cycling class do the push-ups with them! That’s what ICA contributor Bill Roach did with his classes—what a great way to raise awareness! If you want to do this challenge, let me know in the comments and I’ll nominate you on Facebook.Read more…
Indoor cycling instructors jump at any excuse to create a theme ride…how about one based on President Obama’s favorite songs? You’ll admit that he has very varied tastes! Send us a profile using these songs and you can win a free membership! We’ll publish it in a later post.Read more…
The ignorance of exercise science in the cycling studio has to stop!Read more…
Another Facebook live broadcast! This one is about Stage 15 from Bourg-en-Bresse to Culoz that goes two times up the Grand Colombier, a brutal climb in the Jura Mountains, just west of the Alps. Keep checking back as I give you tips on how to authentically teach these stages in your cycling classes!Read more…
Facebook live videos are growing in popularity right now, and I plan on taking advantage of this excellent way to bring you more coaching tips. Check out my first one here. It’s about today’s Tour de France stage results, and tomorrow’s epic climb up Mont Ventoux, and how you can coach them in your classes. I plan on doing this a lot more often too, so stay tuned!Read more…
We found this gem on Spotify and wanted to share it with you—an album called Tour de France with high-energy songs for your stages! Read more…