by John | Jun 28, 2014 | Correcting Form, Instructor Training, Leading Group Rides, Master Instructor Blog
Beyond the obvious fitness benefits Indoor Cycling provides to our outdoor riders, there's an overlooked skill that will make your participants smoother and safer riders in a pace-line... riding fixed-gear Indoor Cycles teaches us to pedal constantly - i.e. not...
by John | May 14, 2014 | Engage Your Students, Instructor Training, Leading Group Rides
Are you faced with this dilemma, now that Summer is here? Hello John, Thanks for your speedy response. Here is my question with a little 'back brief' first; I live in Bend, Oregon and teach indoor cycling classes (and other types of GX as well) at the premier health...
by John | Apr 22, 2014 | Instructor Training, Leading Group Rides, Learn Leadership Skills, Master Instructor Blog
Happy Earth Day! Spring in Minnesota is finally here and that means we can ride outside! I'm so excited to test my fitness against the hills, wind and other cyclists I ride with again! This week begins our organized rides with the Life Time Fitness Cycle groups. I'm...
by Joan Kent | Mar 24, 2014 | Health and Wellness, Leading Group Rides, Master Instructor Blog
By Joan Kent, Ph.D. “Sugar is bad stuff, but what should I eat on a long ride?” Over the years, many cyclists have asked me that question. In reply, I came up with the idea for Dr. Joan”™s Potato Goo. (No, that”™s not a brand name, just my private joke.) I”™ve used...
by John | Feb 25, 2014 | Instructor Tips and Tricks, Leading Group Rides
My buddy Randy is convinced that we'll be riding outdoors by March 15th. As it was -9° F this morning, I'm thinking he's a bit optimistic. But can you blame him for wishing winter will be over soon? We've had cold/winter here since Halloween. That followed a summer...
by John | Apr 6, 2013 | Instructor Training, Leading Group Rides
What happened to the promises of global warming? Younger daughter Carly turned 19 on April's Fools day. The day we brought her home from the hospital (some days you can never forget) was a beautiful Spring day... bright, sunny and in the 70s. Today is April 6th and as...