Free Music Friday – 8/24
As an Indoor Cycling Instructor one of the biggest challenges to me is satisfying so many diverse music needs in class and as well know you can't please all the riders all of the time. That's why for me mash-ups are a must to give my riders something they know mixed...
MixMeister not compatible with Mac computers anymore
ICI/PRO member Bob Blatz informed me he's having trouble with MixMeister and the new Mac operating software. Hi John, I know you are a big advocate of MixMeister Express for the creation of IDC playlist, but you and other instructors should know that the product does...
Mission Accomplished
In just a week the group heads to the Cabot Trail. Last Sunday we did our final group ride - 103 km and 1100 meters of climbing. That's a little longer than their longest day on the trail but not as much climbing. On their hardest day they'll do about 1700 m. All...
Improving Your Craft, Part 2: The How-To
Team ICG® Master Trainer Chuck Cali It’s Friday afternoon, the end of a week cluttered with my own classes and subbing others. Many triples and quads. I’m tired. My unwillingness to fake it on the lead bike takes energy and catches up with me now. I reflect....
The Perfect PB&J
My buddy Randy sent me a link to this fun video below. He's our MS150 Team Captain and a regular on the Sunday AM rides Amy and I lead. Randy knows me all too well; whenever we get to a rest stop I'm making a bee-line for the PB&J's. The awesome volunteers at one...
Free Music Friday 8/17
Thanks to John, and his great mid-week surprise release for us to use in the beginning of our classes, the pressure is off me. However, we still need a great Friday Favorite, so here is something a little different to try for a quick and dirty climb at 63 rpm’s. I...
ICI Podcast 222 – Larry Link Russell makes $500 in a Blink – And so can you!
Would like like to make $500.00 for teaching a 2 hour workshop? While at the same time making a huge impact on the fitness of your students? Larry "Link" Russell is doing just that by conducting Zoning Fitness Workshops at his YMCA. Zoning Fitness provides everything...
Awesome Class Intro Tracks
I know it's not Friday, but as I'm listening to these two songs I had to share them with you. They have all the hallmarks of the perfect track to begin your next class. Starts slow - Check No lyrics to talk over - Check Unbelievable energy - Check...
Stuff like this really torques me off!
Forgive the rant here. I have no patience for the vandalism of property, for any reason. I just saw an email from ICI/PRO member and studio owner Charles "Spook" Hilgartner that includes this picture from outside his InSync Cycling Studio. Some idiot tore down his...
Will they like my music?
"I'm trained as an Instructor. I've earned multiple certifications, spent thousands of dollars and invested hundreds of hours, all with the purpose of delivering a great class to you today." "But many of you will probably judge me by my skills as a DJ... the one part...