The crew at epicplanet.tv have produced a new DVD you can show in your Indoor Cycling classes. The Virtual Race Across America is a 60 minute (there's also a 45 minute option) DVD or Video that was created using footage shot during the 2013 RAAM Race Across America.
Ride the entire length of the U.S. in one training ride with the Virtual Race Across America (RAAM)!
Based on the actual RAAM race route, The Virtual Race Across America gives you a broad sample of this amazing race with 7 selected segments of the course including:
– Start and San Diego Mountains
– The “Glass Elevator” mammoth descent
– The hot, low desert of Southern California
– The climb into Sedona, Arizona
– Monument Valley in Utah
– Wolf Creek Pass, Colorado – the race's highest point!
– The plains of Kansas
– The killer hills of West Virginia
Both DVD and now Download customers will have three versions of the ride to use: A full version, and Just the Ride 60 minute and 45 minute versions.
PLUS BONUS CONTENT! – This purchase includes our 30 minute documentary “EPIC – One Team's Story of the Race Across America,” A $9.95!
Judging from the ride profile shown above, this video appears to be my kind of class – close to 30 minutes of climbing in the red zone!
I've watched the bonus video you get for free – the cyclists in your class will appreciate seeing how much effort goes into participating in the most grueling bike race in North America.
Created by: Cameron Chinatti / Stagesâ„¢ Indoor Cycling
Training Type: All levels — beginner friendly
Cycling Specificity: Introduction to metrics
Total Class Length: 45 minutes
Note from John: Cameron’s PROfile is specific to the FreeMotion S11 series of indoor cycles. With a little creativity on your part this profile could be used with any brand of Indoor Cycle that displays power.
As promised here is Part 2 of Tom Scotto's YOUR Numbers Audio Profile where Tom explains how you can help your students to begin to learn their Heart Rate and Power (watts) numbers.
I would love to know how many of you are teaching on the Keiser M3 or New Schwinn AC Performance Indoor Cycles with power. Please leave a comment about your experiences teaching these class with this new technology.
Here's your Spotify PRO/Playlist! Deezer. We have made every attempt to replicate the original playlist. In some instances the tracks specified were unavailable in Spotify. When necessary we have substituted individual songs of similar length and tried to maintain the Instructor's intent.
Staying on the cutting edge of Indoor Cycling 2.0 is very exciting… and very demanding! The ICI/PRO Team is continually searching for new and innovative ways to educate our ICI/PRO members about the latest developments in fitness and Indoor Cycling.
The introduction of Power to many of our classes brings with it a number of challenges to delivering our training resources in an audio format. But have no fear! Master Instructor Cameron Chinatti has has created a wonderful two part video presentation of her It's not easy staying green class profile. We will be publishing part two next week.[!private ‘PRO-Platinum|PRO-Monthly|PRO-Gratis|PRO-Seasonal|Platinum-trial|Monthly-trial|PRO-Military|30-Days-of-PRO|90 Day PRO|Stages-Instructor|Schwinn-Instructor|Instructor-Bonus|28 Day Challenge']
Here is Cameron's Spotify Playlist and Deezer – here song choices are noted in the video.
I have been receiving an incredible amount of positive feedback about these progressive profiles, so I have decided to provide ICI/Pro members with two profiles per week starting in September. Â In order to keep it Simple and keep it Progressive I'm going to provide a profile every Wednesday that focuses on intervals that are @ or Above Threshold (Zones 4,5 and 6) and on Saturday or Sunday I'll post a profile that focuses on intervals that are @ or Below Threshold (Zones 2,3 and 4). Â Heart Rate, Power and RPE zone descriptions are available below.
Through my years an endurance coach and indoor cycling instructor I have seen my athletes and class participants make great gains by following  a progressive program for 3 weeks then using the 4th week for recovery or a “free” or non-technical workout.  In order to stick to this plan I'll be providing 3 weeks of @ or Above Threshold workouts followed by a “Free-For-All” workout.  I'll also be providing 3 weeks @ or Below Threshold workouts followed by a FTP (Functional Threshold Power) or FTHR (Functional Threshold Heart Rate)  workout.  I believe the testing profile is VERY important to show riders the gains they are making as well as finding new and REAL numbers to work with for the next month.
Most, but not all, weeks I'll also be providing a 65 minute mixed music set that can be used with these profiles.
Below you'll find Week 1 of September's @ or Above Threshold Keep it Simple and Progress indoor cycling profile.
Workout Basics:
5 minute warmup
5 minute benchmark ride to find “Maximum Sustainable Wattage”
1 minute recovery
3 Â minute interval
1 minute recovery
2 minute interval
1 minute recovery
1 minute interval
1 minute recovery
Tabata Interval 8×20 seconds with 10 seconds recovery after each
3 Â minute recovery
Repeat the above 3,2,1 minute intervals 2 more times
5 minute cool down
5 minute “Maximum Sustainable Wattage” Test
Settle in to a 5 minute interval at 80-110 rpm.
This interval should be ridden at a maximum sustainable intensity.
if riders know their threshold they can spend this 5 minutes riding at it.
At the end of the interval take note of average wattage or HR or be aware of the RPE.
3 minute interval goals and specifics:
Ride for 3 minutes Seated at 80-110 rpm.
Complete the interval with an average HR or Wattage that is greater than the 5 minute “Maximum Sustainable Wattage” Test
1 minute recovery or reset
2 minute interval goals and specifics:
 Ride for 2 minutes Seated at 80-110 rpm.
 Complete the interval with an average HR or Wattage that is greater than the previous 3 minute average.
1 minute recovery or reset
1 minute  interval goals and specifics:
Ride for 1 minute seated at 80-110 rpm.
Complete the interval with an average HR or Wattage that is greater than the previous 2 minute average.
1 minute recovery or reset
Tabata goals and specifics:
8 x 20 seconds “ON” w/ 10 second rest
Ride the 20 second intervals in a seated position at 80-110 rpm. Â Rest in a standing position
3 minute recovery or reset
3 minute interval goals and specifics:
Ride for 3 minutes standing at 60-80 rpm.
Complete the interval with an average HR or Wattage that is greater than the 5 minute “Maximum Sustainable Wattage” Test
1 minute recovery or reset
2 minute interval goals and specifics:
 Ride for 2 minutes standing at 60-80 rpm.
 Complete the interval with an average HR or Wattage that is greater than the previous 3 minute average.
1 minute recovery or reset
1 minute  interval goals and specifics:
Ride for 1 minute standing at 60-80 rpm.
Complete the interval with an average HR or Wattage that is greater than the previous 2 minute average.
1 minute recovery or reset
Tabata goals and specifics:
8 x 20 seconds “ON” w/ 10 second rest
Ride the 20 second intervals in a standing position at 60-80 rpm. Â Rest in a standing position
3 minute recovery or reset
3 minute interval goals and specifics:
Ride for 3 minutes Seated at 60-80 rpm.
Complete the interval with an average HR or Wattage that is greater than the 5 minute “Maximum Sustainable Wattage” Test
1 minute recovery or reset
2 minute interval goals and specifics:
 Ride for 2 minutes Seated at 60-80 rpm.
 Complete the interval with an average HR or Wattage that is greater than the previous 3 minute average.
1 minute recovery or reset
1 minute  interval goals and specifics:
Ride for 1 minute seated at 60-80 rpm.
Complete the interval with an average HR or Wattage that is greater than the previous 2 minute average.
1 minute recovery or reset
Tabata goals and specifics:
8 x 20 seconds “ON” w/ 10 second rest
Ride the 20 second intervals in a seated position at 60-80 rpm. Â Rest in a standing position
Cool Down
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