by John | Mar 4, 2013 | Latest News
Technology is a wonderful thing – when it works đ
For some reason we've seen a bunch of Instructors having issues registering as ICI/PRO members today. We've tested it multiple times successfully, and yet we're aware of at least 5 new members whose registration didn't complete today = frustration that is completely unacceptable. The whole process is designed to be as easy as possible.
If you have or will be joining us as an ICI/PRO member today and you aren't taken to this screen below where you create a user name and password for your new ICI/PRO account – please let us know the moment is happens using the Contact Us page. It would help us to trouble shoot this by knowing what type of computer/device you are using and the Internet browser; IE, FireFox, Chrome, Safari, etc..
Thanks for your patience and know we are doing everything possible to get this fixed ASAP.
by John | Feb 19, 2013 | Engage Your Students, Latest News
Word travels fast – I was contacted by a listener in London who heard our latest Podcast about the upcoming Ride of Hope. She offers these suggestions for anyone traveling to London this summer đ
Whether you're still sporting rookie marks or consider yourself an experienced roadie, it's time to enter London's dazzling cycle event to be held the first weekend of August: The 2013 Prudential RideLondon. These spectacular cycling trials are expected to draw spectators and participants numbering in the tens of thousands from all over the world. London has so much to offer these cyclists and those who cheer them on. RideLondon provides the perfect opportunity to enjoy London's culture, history, arts, and entertainment. Visitors should consider looking into the abundance of shows, special offers, and meal deals available through theatretickets.co.uk.
Cyclists and spectators alike won't want to miss these four dramatic cycling events:
* RideLondon GrandPrix: Held in the heart of London on a 1.3-mile loop circling St. James's Park, this trial is designed to inspire women cyclists, young people, and hand-cyclists. In addition to supporting professional women's cycling and Paralympic racing, RideLondon will provide special activities for young cyclists to encourage cycling as a healthy life choice.
* RideLondon Freecycle: Envision 50,000 cyclists over an eight-mile route in central London from Tower Bridge to Buckingham Palace and Parliament. People of all ages are invited to participate in the Freecycle in order to prove that cycling is fun, healthy, and tremendous for the environment. Participants, solo or as a group, may register online for free at the Prudential RideLondon website and will receive a special participation tabard.
* RideLondon Surrey-100: A 100-mile fundraiser for charity, this ride offers a challenge to amateurs as it winds its way from the new Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park, through the Surrey countryside, and back to the London Mall. Last chance to sign up, as 55,000 participants have already been accepted via ballot. Additional cyclists may enter through charity sponsorships. Amateurs need not fear bonking or getting cashed, as cyclists will be seeded along the route according to their abilities. A Business Relay is also scheduled for teams to compete over a 25-mile course. Charities are encouraging cyclists to commit to riding for their cause, including the British Red Cross, Hope for Children, Help the Hospices, World Wildlife Federation, and the Make-A-Wish Foundation.
* RideLondon Surrey Classic: Watch 150 international men's elite cyclists wind up through 12 London boroughs, into the County of Surrey, and back to the London Mall. This trial will commence at Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park in East London, scene of the London 2012 Games, and be broadcast on TV. The Classic is expected to establish a new annual event for Union Cycliste Internationale (UCI).
Designed to encourage more people to take up cycling, RideLondon wishes to promote the development of an environmentally-friendly cycle-hire program throughout the London area, in addition to raising money for charity.
by Jennifer Lintz | Jan 23, 2013 | Latest News
As PRO Member Soigneur, one of my responsibilities is the care and feeding of our members. I assumed any âfeedingâ that took place would be strictly informational, but IââŹâ˘ve actually got something edible (and free) for you to try. A company called Good Greens has a variety of superfood-rich bars â made with the health-conscious consumer in mind â and is offering you a free sample.
The short, fast way to understanding the company and its products is to watch this 30-second clip. And, just because it's neat, be sure to do some clicking and scrolling through the rest of their site.
Even though the founder created Good Greens with his daughter in mind, the bars make a great option for anyone in need of a quick, healthy snack. In my opinion, nothing will ever replace the simple goodness of fresh fruit and vegetables, but for folks who are running short on time â or maybe just donââŹâ˘t care much for the real stuff â Good Greens provides a nice solution in a wide array of tasty flavors.
Interested? Request a sample at this link. Just click on “Free Sample Sign Up,” select the flavor you'd like, enter your shipping information, and you're set!
If, after enjoying a free sample, you decide you want more, use their store locator to see if the bars are sold anywhere near you. Boxes can also be purchased in their online store and shipped directly to your door.
by John | Jan 13, 2013 | Instructor Training, Latest News
I promised we'd be offering full transcriptions of our best Podcast interviews and here they are!
You will find them by following the Transcription tag which will identify those Podcast interviews with a companion printout you can read online or download.
It takes about two weeks for the service we use to transcribe these and Jennifer will be adding them continuously in the future.
Look for transcriptions of past interviews from Jay Blahnik and Lawrence Biscontini in the near future.
by John | Jan 13, 2013 | ICI/PRO Community, Latest News
I'm very excited to introduce you to Jennifer Lintz the latest member of the ICI/PRO Team!
Jennifer's official title is PRO Member Soigneur and she's available to assist you with any questions or concerns you may have – but no, she isn't available for post race massages.Â
A Registered Dietitian, Jennifer is currently serving on the team of Group Fitness Instructors at Mayo ClinicââŹâ˘s Dan Abraham Healthy Living Center. She also works as a Freelance Writer for Indiana University HealthââŹâ˘s Team: Bariatrics Blog.
She is an AFAA Certified Group Exercise Instructor, ACE Certified Personal Trainer, and Mad Dogg SPINNINGÂŽ Instructor. Jennifer completed her Dietetic Internship at the University of Minnesota Medical Center, Fairview. She has worked as the Healthy Kids Act Co-Project Director for the Iowa Department of Education and also as a Health Screener/Coach and Seminar Presenter for HealthSource Solutions.
Professional cycling teams have one or more Soigneurs. These personal assistants are dedicated to looking after the needs of each rider. In case you're wondering; “how exactly do you pronounce Soigneur” like I was, this video from Team Jelly Belly will be of help.
I've known Jennifer for a number of years and interviewed her back on podcast #169 after she had completed her Spinning orientation. You can read her past articles here.
I'm very excited to have her on board here at ICI/PRO to assist both of us! I have her working on a number of enhancements to ICI/PRO and you will begin seeing them starting today.
by John | Dec 16, 2012 | Instructor Training, Latest News
I know that we have thousands of visitors from around the world who access the site using an iPhone or iPad. So if you don't own either device this will be of no interest.
On the other hand, if you do own an Apple device and use it to help navigate through life, this may be like an early Christmas present – it was for me!
Google Maps are back!
When I updated to OS6 last summer the little Google Maps icon was gone – replaced by Apple's new mapping application. No big deal, I thought… it's an Apple product, so I'm sure it's as good, if not better than what it replaced.
Boy was I wrong đ
If you search around you can find that the whole world thinks Apple's map sucks. I couldn't find anything with it. Type in simple search terms like “Chinese food” or “auto parts” would typically return “no results found”. Really?
I often needed to humble myself and ask if I could use Amy's Droid to look up an address, then hear about it for the rest of the day.
Just in time for Christmas I saw that Apple has finally approved the new Google Maps App! So I downloaded it, turned it on… and it didn't work.
Apple wasn't going to let me make the move easily. When I first clicked the little “where am I?” arrow at the bottom I got this error message saying I needed to turn on my Location Services.
But they are on you stupid phone – I use them all of the time.
I wouldn't have even considered creating this post until I spend 10 minutes trying to find how to turn on something that appeared to be on everywhere else. So I thought you might appreciate not having to fight through this yourself.
Each application has it's own toggle. Google Maps has one as well that you can find under:
Settings > Privacy > Location Services đ
(The old OS version had an easy to find toggle on the main setting screen)
It is of course free and after a short time playing with it, I really like it.
