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Cycling Class Communication: It’s a Four-Lane Highway, Not a One-Way Street!
Our goal as instructors is to foster an environment of connection, motivation, and success. But it isn’t just a one-way street; there is actually much more going on. Let’s take a look at four pathways of communication and discuss some tools and strategies to foster clear and effective communication that keeps participants engaged and coming back for more.Read more…
The Art of the Warm-Up, Part 5: Sample Warm-Ups for Workouts at Threshold
Part 5 gives you four more warm-ups, this time for profiles that include threshold intervals of varying lengths, field tests, and time trials. Not all warm-ups are created equal—what you do to warm up depends on the intensity and makeup of your workout.Read more…
Facebook Live Mini Training: Why Cadence Matters, Part 2
In part 2 of my Facebook Live training series on “Why Cadence Matters,” I discuss whether rpm is a valid method of determining intensity. I then provide the pros and cons of dictating a specific cadence in your classes, providing many examples on both sides. I then get on the bike to demonstrate some cadence drills and coaching cues to go along with them.Read more…
Theme Ride Thursday: Woodstock 50th Anniversary
In honor of both Woodstock 1969 and 2019, we’ve compiled two playlists for your use. We’ve pared down our 1969 playlist since so much of it isn’t really “spinnable.” Our 2019 playlist includes all of the originally booked artists, although headliners like Jay-Z and John Fogerty have pulled out from the event.Read more…
Theme Ride Thursday: States and Cities in the US
It’s time for summer road trips and the kids in the back asking, “Are we there yet?”Read more…
Quick Profile: Strong Start or Fast Finish
On June 22, as the rain poured down and my outdoor ride was thwarted, I decided to take Bill Pierce’s most recent profile for a whirl on my bike at home. Let me tell you, it’s a winner!Read more…
The Art of the Warm-Up, Part 4: Sample Warm-Ups for Endurance and Climbing Profiles
In part 4 of this series on warming up, you’ll get the first four of eleven sample warm-ups to go with thirteen completely different profiles. This segment covers warm-ups for endurance profiles of varying lengths, cruise intervals, and epic climbs.Read more…
Quick Profile: TDF 2019, Stage 19 Saint-Jean-de-Maurienne > Tigne
Share your excitement of the Tour de France with your students using this quick profile of stage 19. There is an early breakaway but the “heads of state” will let them go because there is no one of importance in the break. But rest assured—that doesn’t mean the peloton won’t hunt them down in the second half—get ready for some drama! The playlist should knock your polka-dot socks off!Read more…
Theme Ride Thursday: Sturgis 2019
To complement our recent Rolling Ride to Sturgis profile, we’ve compiled a playlist of artists that have played at the Buffalo Chip.Read more…
Celebrate the Women’s World Cup!
Here are some suggested songs for a tribute profile to the Women’s World Cup. We are proud of our Team USA but, of course, these songs are there for you to support any of your favorite women’s teams and sports. I also posted links to three new Spotify playlists for Women’s Empowerment, Victory and Champions, and Pushing It to the Limit. Read more…