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Class Profile: Spin-ups and Accelerations
A “spin-up” is a cycling term for a training technique used by cyclists to develop a quick, smooth acceleration. This profile is the perfect follow up to our Cadence Ladder profile, as it builds on the skills developed there while adding the specific technique of accelerations. You will do both seated and standing spin-ups in this profile, so expect to work hard!Read more…
Product review video: Jennifer Interviews Gene on Class Builder Video #2
Jennifer Sage, March 23, 2012 Here is part 2 of the interview with Gene Nacey of Cycling Fusion on Class Builder.Read more…
Product Review Video: Class Builder from Cycling Fusion
Are you like me and hate reading instructions? Perhaps you’re afraid of Class Builder because like me, you thought it would take too long to learn? I interviewed Gene Nacey about Class Builder and how easy it can be to learn it. This is part 1 of a series ofRead more…
Class Profile: A Cadence Ladder 80–100 RPM
This profile will help your students develop pedaling skills and increase their comfortable range of cadences. It is an ascending ladder from 80–100 rpm. You can also take the techniques outlined in this profile and use them as shorter drills in other classes.Read more…
Ask the Expert: Field Testing in a 40-minute time frame
I received this question from Amy: can you do a field test if you only have a 40-minute time slot? What are some things to consider? I give a short review of the 8-minute field test and some suggestions for validating field tested (or talk tested) thresholds. This should helpRead more…
Mastering the Endurance Ride, Part 3: The path to engagement and putting it all together
In Parts 1 and 2, we have discussed most of the necessary elements of building an engaging endurance ride, but there are two more elements, ACTION and YOU. This final edition of this series on teaching endurance or mind-body style classes helps you put it all together and understand howRead more…
The Hills and Dales of Ireland – Saint Paddy’s Day Profile
Here is a simple rolling hills profile set to Irish music to entertain your class. You’re either going up or down on this ride through the bonny green hills of Eire, on narrow roads lined with low stone fences through green pastures dotted with sheep, on your way to meetRead more…
Saint Patrick’s Day Song List
Many thanks to our Irish ICA Team Member Brian Greene for rounding out this entertaining song list of 60 songs with a Saint Paddy’s day theme! I’ll be sharing with you one of my favorite Saint Paddy’s day profiles as well. Many thanks to our Irish ICA Team Member BrianRead more…
Mastering the Endurance Ride, Part 2: Cueing, Dialogue, and Music
Part two of this endurance coaching series focuses on using your voice and on your cueing, dialogue, and music as tools to engage your students and help facilitate their connection to their bike and to their breath. These coaching tips are not just for coaching an “endurance” ride, but anyRead more…
Excellent article on IDEA – all cycling instructors please read this!
I just became aware of this excellent article from IDEA Health and Fitness Association on indoor cycling instruction. It’s by Martica Heaner, Ph.D. and is called A Smoother Ride. “Group Ex Skills & Drills: These 10 tips will motivate and inspire your indoor cycling class and keep people coming backRead more…