More observations from our students
This is getting to be a bit of a trend, people writing about their experiences in a Spinning class. Here's another from ChicagoNow.com called  Spin Classes are Cool (for men too) Like we need to told that 🙂 I've been spinning since I stopped going to my...
Can you help me sell a room full of RealRyder Indoor Cycling Bikes?
Sometimes, with the best intentions (and a lot of effort), new fitness businesses don't work out as planned. Which leads to sending out a sad email like this one: John, sadly I have to close down 2 of my studios and consolidate to one due to landlord doubling the...
The Black Hole for Runners – and Cyclists
My friend Sally Edwards makes an excellent point here that applies equally to any endurance athlete and affirms our discussion from Podcast 368 — Does Intensity Trump Duration?. It turns out that very fast runs are good for you–and that moderately fast runs (those...
ICI/PRO Podcast # 218 – Paceline Cycling in France Audio PROfile
Tom Scotto from Cycling Fusion presents the second in his series of Audio PROfiles designed as the companion to Global Ride virtual cycling DVDs. Paceline Cycling in France - DVD #2  PROFILE DESCRIPTION A five minute warm-up and cool-down provide bookends to the...
So, what’s wrong with “winging it”?
After watching the presidential debate last night, I remembered this post that addresses the importance of being prepared. Originally posted on Oct 9th 2014. Many of us have been guilty of showing up for class and then just "winging it". But are we putting...
Simple and Progress Profile for June #1 – Pyramid Sets
Recording of Me teaching this profile on the Stages SC3 IC Bike http://pro-contributors.s3.amazonaws.com/Dennis/Simple_and_Progress_Pyramids_June_1.mp3 Right Click to download this class recording Click Here to download VismoX Below, Premium...
Indoor Cycling Power Research Study Launches
My last blog post was ended with this statement: “This blog represents the first in a series that will be exploring power and how we can make it more accessible, more understandable, more reliable, and more straight forward to teach with.” To live up to those lofty...
I feel like I just woke up!
Have you been teaching awhile? If you have- you know what it's like to get that 'shot in the arm' that brings back a resurgence of energy and life to our teaching. I've experienced this over the last 23 years from conferences, workshops, inspiring podcasts, and other...
Myth #9 of Indoor Cycle Rider Setup / Bike Fit
Myth #9 - Handlebar height isn't really very critical on an Indoor Cycle. An alternative of this myth is; handlebar height should always be set to where it's most comfortable. When the enemy is the wind... the drops are your friend 🙂 Every cyclist in your class...
Video Is JUST Video
By Team ICG® Master Trainer Jim Karanas Video is taking over the world. Over 4 billion hours of video are viewed each month, and YouTube is the most-used search engine, after Google. Video is also changing indoor cycling classes everywhere. Like music, video engages...