Master Instructor Clair Cafaro alerted me yesterday; “John, do you realize that you don't offer readers any reference information about bike setup?” “I have something that maybe helpful to new Instructors.” Clair had been reviewing our existing content, looking for “holes” in our coverage of Indoor Cycling. I checked and saw she was right. We did have this video CycleOps Indoor Cycling Bike Setup Video with Angie Sturtevant, but we didn't have anything a new Instructor could print and bring to class as a reference.
Here is a copy of Clair's bike setup that you can print out.
Host of the Indoor Cycle Instructor Podcast - the #1 Internet radio show for and about Spinning / Indoor Cycling Instructors and Cycling Studio owners.
John is a member on the AFS (Association of Fitness Studios) Advisory Council.
Holding certifications from; Schwinn, Heart Zones, Team ICG and Life Time Fitness, John's held regularly scheduled cycling classes between 1998 and 2015 when he moved to Florida.
When the weather permits, you'll find him riding and leading outdoor groups by himself or with his Tandem partner (wife) Amy.
John is a member on the AFS (Association of Fitness Studios) Advisory Council.
Holding certifications from; Schwinn, Heart Zones, Team ICG and Life Time Fitness, John's held regularly scheduled cycling classes between 1998 and 2015 when he moved to Florida.
When the weather permits, you'll find him riding and leading outdoor groups by himself or with his Tandem partner (wife) Amy.
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My husband made me a “plumb line” by attaching a small washer to string…works like a charm and riders appreciate the extra measurement.