Friday, September 9th, 2011
Coaches / Instructors – Go Hollywood Baby!
Take out the lights, put on some make-up and setup the cameras. You are about to be the star of your next class. Since joining Cycling Fusion, I’ve been thrust into the world of video and spend more time in front of a camera than I like. Between our digital classes, virtual rides, ads [...]
Wednesday, August 31st, 2011
Make it Real. Make it Last.
(A PEP TALK – because we all need some empowerment from time to time)
Although I thought I would be preaching to the choir on this topic, I believe we need to stay inspired as much as anyone. We are the ones using all of our energies to change the face of indoor cycling. We [...]
Tuesday, August 23rd, 2011
“Virtually” Riding
So I decided to lead my first virtual ride this past week. In my true style, I didn’t just try it in one of my classes but at all 5 clubs. I like to just throw myself into things so I can learn and experience while the iron is hot. For those [...]
Friday, August 12th, 2011
You Da Coach: Are You In My Black Book?
We talk a lot about becoming more than just instructors in our indoor cycling classes. We want to be coaches. We are coaches! I’ve spent the last 20 years coaching riders and teams on the road and half that indoors. Anyone who has taken one of my classes knows that “coaching” [...]
Friday, August 5th, 2011
1-Legged Drills
We know it is safe to keep both feet attached to the pedals and simply focus on one leg at a time, but is it safe, and should we unclip one foot to perform pedal stroke drills in our indoor cycling classes?
To stay on point I’m not going to discuss if and why 1-legged drills [...]
Friday, July 29th, 2011
Taking Care of YOU
I asked a few indoor cycling instructors how often they take time off from teaching and all I got was ………………….. Yup, dead stares and dead silence. What are you taking about? You know, like taking a week off from teaching – a little R&R? Once they understood the question (which I [...]
Friday, July 22nd, 2011
Identity Crisis – Who Are You Talking To?
In a single indoor cycling class we can have a combination of beginners, cycling enthusiasts, competitive athletes, fit and unfit. We have those who are just interested in some cardio fitness, some with a focus on weight loss and others desiring cycling-specific training. There are the young, the old and everyone in-between. [...]
Friday, July 15th, 2011
How to Start a Beginner Class at Your Club
Before we talk about how to get a beginner class started, the first question you need to answer is why? Not, why does my club need a beginner class, but why do YOU want to lead one (if this is your plan)? As an instructor starting a beginner class you need 3 main [...]
Wednesday, July 6th, 2011
Give ‘em Some TDF
If you are one of those instructors who loves to bring the experience of riding outdoors to your indoor riders, now is the time to get them excited. Give them a taste of the Tour de France and introduce them to some of the fun we enjoy during this special time of year. [...]
Sunday, June 26th, 2011
Will Indoor Cycling Make My Legs Big?
“Will indoor cycling make my legs big?” I’ve been asked this question a number of times over the years. A few people told me their personal trainers told them that. Others just made the assumption based on the fact that we are constantly using our legs (not a bad assumption). The question was [...]
Thursday, October 21st, 2010
Stage5 Cycling Joins Forces with Cycling Fusion
On Thursday, October 21st, Tom Scotto (Stage5 Cycling) and Gene Nacey of Cycling Fusion signed papers to solidify a relationship that will be the catalyst for a new generation of cycling education and training, indoors and on the road.
A month earlier, Cycling Fusion, known for its cutting edge virtual riding and indoor power certification, purchased [...]
Wednesday, September 1st, 2010
Highlights from our Team Night at the Ride Studio Cafe
Let start by saying that besides it being a cool place to hang as a cyclist, the Ride Studio Cafe in Lexington MA really did it up for us last night. They took care of the food and drinks and setup the large screen TV with some Giro and TDF footage. We spent [...]
Thursday, August 26th, 2010
Kristen Gohr in Velonews – Mt Washington Hill Climb
Here is an except from the August 22, 2010 article in Velonews as they catch up with some of the riders after the finish of the Mt. Washington Uphill Bike Race.
“Second woman was Kristen Gohr, 39, of Reading, Mass. “I wanted to stay with Marti a little longer,” said Gohr, “but she’s a machine.” Gohr [...]
Wednesday, August 25th, 2010
John and Kristen Noted at WMUR 9
Here is an article from WMUR 9 (New Hampshire) which mentions both John Baley and Kristen Gohr’s strong rides up the Mt. Washington Auto Road:
“Hollenbach, 29, eventually finished fourth (59:31), followed by Timothy Tapply, 35, of Sherborn, Mass. (59:57), and John Bayley, 41, of Watertown, Mass. (one hour 7 seconds). Bayley, a veteran of many [...]
Monday, August 23rd, 2010
An Amazing Day for Stage5 on Mt Washington
Stage5 Cycling team members continue to demonstrate their climbing strength during the 38th Annual Mt. Washington Auto Road Bicycle Hillclimb. The results and the race reports are still pouring in.
Tuesday, August 10th, 2010
Kristen Gohr takes Tokeneke and the New England Road Race Championships
The Tokeneke Classic Road Race started with the largest women’s filed to date of 63 starters. Also, Tokaneke is designated as the New England Road Racing Championships so the excitement was high. The race included 2 laps, each including a moderate climb followed by a screaming downhill which led into the 2 mile finishing climb.
Monday, August 9th, 2010
John Baley and Kristen Gohr Fly Up Mt. Equinox
The Gear Up For Lyme Mt. Equinox Uphill Bike Climb is a challenging 5.4 mile bike race up the scenic Mt. Equinox Skyline Drive finishing at the top of Mt. Equinox in beautiful Manchester, VT. While the average overall grade of 12% is equivalent to that of Mt. Washington, the course includes one downhill section as well a .07 mile section with a 28% average grade!
Tuesday, August 3rd, 2010
Kristen Gohr Wins the Tour of the Catskills
Kristen Gohr conquers more unusual circumstances during a challenging race weekend. She started the stage race with a great effort in the TT placing herself only 30 seconds off the leader. However, she will more readily remember the bear cub that wandered onto the road in front of her. Any speed or time she may [...]
Wednesday, July 14th, 2010
John Bayley and Kristen Gohr Break the Mt Washington Tandem Record by 6 Minutes
John and Kristen are at it again. This time on a tandem. In the air of some controversy, they joined forces on a tandem and crushed the Mt. Washington Hill Climb tandem record. In addition to breaking the record by 6 minutes, they also finished 11th overall.
To top it off, John and [...]
Wednesday, June 30th, 2010
Getting Ready for the Fitchburg Longsjo Classic
Stage5 Cycling will be participating in the Fitchburg Longsjo Classic in two capacities this coming weekend. We will have riders in the Men’s 4, women’s 3/4 and Women’s Pro/1 fields, as well as, many of our riders volunteering at the event.
Come by and visit us on the course at our team tent! We [...]
