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From Ordinary Instructor to Extraordinary Coach Part 2 – from C.O.R.E. Cycling
This is Part 2 of the article from Clair Cafaro of C.O.R.E. Cycling. There is some incredible advice in these suggestions – I hope you share this with every coach you know. Here’s to being the best indoor cycling coach you can be!Adapted from coach Andy Higgin’s “Best Coaches BestRead more…
From Ordinary Instructor to Extraordinary Coach – from C.O.R.E. Cycling
Since it is part of our credo at ICA to help instructors transform their coaching from ordinary to extraordinary, the moment I saw this article on the C.O.R.E. Cycling website, I knew I had to share it with my readers. Clair Cafaro graciously agreed to let me post it forRead more…
Audio Master Class: Ramp It Up (Through the Doors)
This profile may end up being the most versatile profile in your playbook. I present it here with the highest intensity right at lactate threshold, but there are so many possible variations; in intensity, terrain, and how you combine the terrain and the cadence. Included in your transcript are 44Read more…
Ask the Expert: Question on Caloric Burn
An instructor asked “One of my students asked me why he burns more calories when he rides outdoors than in Spin class”. This is an important question, and may not be the answer you expected! In fact, this might have each and every one of you paying a little closer attention to your indoor cycling workout… . . .Read more…
Never Forget the Beginner’s Mindset
Bryon Black, a longtime instructor reminds us to never forget our, or our students’ first time on a bike. If you are a seasoned instructor you will want to always refer back to your early days as a coach, and if you are a new instructor, keep these tips in mind as you continue on your journey as a coach.
Profile: Mastering Your Intensity—a Heart Rate Pyramid
This is a profile that was popular when I was presenting at WSSC and other conferences. It is a ride of discovery for your students. You will guide them to become the Master of their Intensity, using both their heart rate and perceived exertion. It is deceiving in its simplicity and harder than it appears at first glance. Read more…
BONUS! Audio Master Class: Vuelta Team Time Trial
Team Time Trials are fun to teach. I decided to take this audio Master Class which I recorded for last year’s Vuelta, and republish it here for you all to use. On the transcript PDF that you can download below, I’ve added an addendum with a small change to accommodateRead more…
Mainstream Music Monday: Suffering In Solidarity
One of my favorite Indie groups released a new album the end of April and it’s as entreating as their first. Here are two songs: my favorite from their first album, the emotional song that gripped me the first moment I heard it, the one I refer to in my classes as “Suffering in Solidarity”. Also, a new song from the recent album, great for a fast climb. Read more…
Magic Coaching Moment Video: Be Prepared
Here is a quick instructor tip that will help you be more prepared than ever for your classes. After this, you will never forget anything ever again!On my trip to Buffalo Athletic Club in July, I met some wonderful instructors who really go out of their way for their students. Read more…
Keeping it Fun while Keeping it Real
Cycling coach and indoor cycling instructor Mark Bedel and I have been trading notes on how to Keep it Real indoors while also keeping it fun. Mark took it to the next step and wrote it down! Here is some great advice if you are struggling with knowing you’re andRead more…