This is a highly structured climbing profile, guaranteed to keep your riders’ attentions from beginning to end. The objective is to carefully control intensity as you progress through the climb, dosing out a little more effort in each phase. I have a feeling this will become one of your staples!Read more…
The ride consists of intervals that compare the benefits and physiological response of slow-twitch versus fast-twitch muscle fibers. After the intervals, riders get the opportunity to climb “The Wall,” which was part of the Ride the Rockies route. Everyone will suffer, but fast-twitch muscle fiber riders may find it to be a much bigger challenge, while slow-twitch riders will be able to tolerate the discomfort a bit more.
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Get ready for another butt-kicking profile from Bill Pierce! This profile allows participants to get their competitive juices flowing as they challenge themselves in a non-intimidating, team-oriented competition. Read more…
This profile was written for my Tuesday endurance class in honor of Valentine’s Day. While typical endurance classes are over an hour, we’re limited to 45 minutes since this is an early morning class. (Bless their hearts for waking up so early in the morning and spending it with me!)Read more…
I don’t know where I’m going from here, but I promise it won’t be boring. ~David BowieRead more…
(Reposted from last year.) In this profile, you will dare your riders to recommit to their goals using very powerful songs, each one a perfect compliment to your message. You can bring out this powerful motivating ride anytime you want you riders to commit to doing more of what they want and need. Use this profile in its entirety, or just pick out a couple of songs and the associated cueing and throw them into other profiles that need a motivational boost.Read more…
Here are easy access links to four past profiles for the New Year, including the popular “How Big is Your Why,” which challenges your thinking with a *Revolution*; “Roll With The Changes,” which will help your students put the stake in the ground and avoid errors of the past. “The Word of the Year” encourages riders to choose a personal mantra, and “What’s Stopping You” reflects on the “How” they will achieve their goals, not just on the “What.”Read more…
This high-end aerobic profile is both physically and mentally challenging. Who says you have to go breathless to make it hard? If you are in need of aerobic interval profiles or you periodize your classes (and especially if you have a lot of outdoor cyclists in your classes), then this profile is for you!Read more…
To save you from having to search through the ICA archives, here are four fun holiday profiles to choose from: Christine’s interactive Shop Till You Drop profile, Jennifer’s Holiday Calorie Burner, Shari’s Winter Solstice profile, and Bill’s Ridin’ for Rudolph profile.Read more…
After almost six years from its creation, this profile is still being requested by riders. It includes five original songs by Tom Scotto specifically created to challenge leg speed like never before. Download the PDF for this profile AND the five original tracks and let the fun begin!
RPMx is designed to help riders adapt to higher legs speeds and promote a higher average cadence. The adaptation to higher cadences is developed through neuromuscular training, muscle activation, and relaxation.Read more…