This profile is inspired by the movie Gladiator (2000) where Maximus (Gladiator), Commander of the Armies of the North, addresses his men before battle, “…Stay with me. If you find yourself alone, riding in green fields with the sun on your face, do not be troubled; for you are in Elysium…”
Take your riders on a journey up a 31-minute climb to their own personal Elysium.Read more…
In late May of this year, the world lost a very special woman: Maya Angelou. Billy Coburn, a Star 3 Spinning® instructor and longtime ICA member, posted on Facebook about doing a special journey ride devoted to her motivational writing. I asked Billy to send me the ride and I would consider posting it on ICA. I figured that it could potentially be a very inspirational profile…but I was blown away when I read it. I think you will be as well. Get ready to change some lives—maybe even your own!Read more…
Originally posted in 2014, The Canyon Ride remains one of the most popular profiles in the ICA archives. This simulation offers a delightful blend of vivid visualization and outdoor-inspired coaching, immersing your riders in the experience of cycling through stunning desert landscapes. As with all great outdoor simulations, this profile captures the essence of outdoor riding without alienating those who may not ride outside. Everyone, from seasoned cyclists to indoor enthusiasts, will feel the thrill of this journey.Read more…
Not that I want to encourage any of my riders to throw a tantrum, but bringing them close to the edge is fun. What is riding tempo? How does cadence affect my power output, sustainability, and efficiency? How are heart rate and power affected when that delicate and steady world of tempo is disturbed?
There is more action and variables in this ride than you can shake a stick at. Even though the target intensity is Zone 3, you may find many of your riders lying on the floor kicking and screaming when it’s over.Read more…
Richard Mullins is an ICA member from Ireland whose passion for teaching is contagious! Who better to create an Irish-themed profile than a blue-blooded Irishman with passion?! I know you’re going to enjoy this fun interval profile built around events that catapulted Ireland to the global stage, including many sporting references. Read more…
Today is March 3rd, and parts of the eastern United States are in single digits and covered with snow, so there is still time to use this profile! This profile accompanies the article Educating Your Students, Part 4: Using Storytelling and Non-Cycling Examples in Your Profiles. It’s called “Storm-Stayed,” which is an adjective unique to maritime provinces and Ontario in Canada.Read more…
I’m reviving a Valentine’s profile I created many years ago called Cupid is Stupid. It is sure to get a laugh or two (or perhaps rolling eyes) from your students; that is, if they have any breath left…Read more…
We first posted this Super Bowl profile from ICA contributor Kala Markel two years ago, and have had so many comments and e-mails about how much fun it is to teach and how much students enjoy it. Here it is again for those who may have missed it. Read more…
As January is upon us, it is time once again to rebuild our fitness. This base-building process has a number of elements such as muscular endurance, muscular strength, leg speed, aerobic endurance, and, our focus for this profile, aerobic conditioning.Read more…
This year I took a compilation of the four inspirational New Year’s Profiles on ICA and put them together into one 90-minute ride. If you want a longer ride, this will give you ideas how to combine these profiles. Remember, New Year’s rides can be done all through January as riders set goals for 2014 and you commit to helping them!Read more…