by Christine Nielsen | Jul 8, 2012 | Engage Your Students
Some time ago I responded to a question from John with a note about the importance of visual learning. In spite of what I already know, I was still surprised by the changes I have seen as a consequence of a visual presentation to the group that is doing the Cabot...
by John | May 2, 2012 | Engage Your Students, Instructor Tips and Tricks
Amy makes her TV Debut this afternoon on ShopNBC! She starts her new role as the product spokesperson for Bay Area facial cosmetic surgeon, Stanley Jacobs M.D. And get this... Dr. Jacobs offered her the position after first meeting Amy and taking her Indoor Cycling...
by Christine Nielsen | Apr 4, 2012 | Engage Your Students
As we continue our training for the ride of the Cabot Trail we have some firsts to report. Food (and drink!) Part of our 'pitch' during the information session included an insistence that this wouldn't be all hard work - that there would be social events throughout...
by John | Mar 15, 2012 | Engage Your Students, Giving Back To Your Community
I'm not sure about where you live [wlm_firstname], but we are having a glorious spring here in Minneapolis... and suffering the consequences 🙁 Last Sunday, of my typical 40 indoor participants, 25 or so decided they would rather enjoy the sunshine and ride outside. I...
by Christine Nielsen | Mar 10, 2012 | Engage Your Students
In October I wrote about our plans to take participants from my classes to the 183 mile Cabot Trail for the ride of their lives. Link to Map My Ride Profile. In the new year that adventure was dubbed Take the Trail and we began serious planning. My riding partner is...
by John | Nov 26, 2011 | Engage Your Students, Instructor Tips and Tricks
Have you have ever faced this dichotomy in your class? Two riders, call them Bob and Susan (not their real names) are sitting front, center, smiling at you. You know them both and what you know about them causes you to almost freeze with indecision about how you will...