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Cycling Classes, the real deal.

TrekDedicated · 2005-06-07T13:04:35+00:00

My friends, I have experience a revelation in my cycling training. Cycling classes. Ironically, my overweight friend dragged me to the class my college offers. Now, I was never cocky in thinking these classes would be a 'walk in the park', but I thought they would be pretty easy/good work out. Man, I was given a wake up call, and it was a good one. This class is going to help my technique and my cycling ability. I know it was not my bike nor my pedals, but I could see problems with my form, which I assume transfer to my road bike. I could also see/feel where my body is truly weak on the bike. Having a instructor have set intervals and keeping to a strict routine was a discipline I have never really had, so it was 'nice'. And I feel I am going to be so much more prepared for my cycling races. Yes, there were only a few guys, so I felt a little out of place, but the rewards my body is going to receive is well worth it. I would strongly recommend adding a cycling class to your routine, you'll learn exactly what you need to work on (ie form and weak parts of your riding)

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Published: 7 June 2005
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TrekDedicated
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7 June 2005, 13:04 UTC #1

My friends, I have experience a revelation in my cycling training.
Cycling classes. Ironically, my overweight friend dragged me to the class my college offers. Now, I was never cocky in thinking these classes would be a 'walk in the park', but I thought they would be pretty easy/good work out.
Man, I was given a wake up call, and it was a good one. This class is going to help my technique and my cycling ability. I know it was not my bike nor my pedals, but I could see problems with my form, which I assume transfer to my road bike. I could also see/feel where my body is truly weak on the bike. Having a instructor have set intervals and keeping to a strict routine was a discipline I have never really had, so it was 'nice'. And I feel I am going to be so much more prepared for my cycling races.
Yes, there were only a few guys, so I felt a little out of place, but the rewards my body is going to receive is well worth it.
I would strongly recommend adding a cycling class to your routine, you'll learn exactly what you need to work on (ie form and weak parts of your riding)

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Induray
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7 June 2005, 15:29 UTC #2

What kind of classes are these? Are they spinning classes? (Stationary fixed wheel and loud music). Only a few males an the rest females...and you feel out of place??? Just sit on the back and enjoy the view....:eek: 😄 🙄

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mpm
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7 June 2005, 15:42 UTC #3

Induray said:
Only a few males an the rest females...Just sit on the back and enjoy the view....:eek: 😄 🙄
This is TRUE !!!!! I take classes of RPM (a Body Training Sytem of Les Mills, similar to spinning) twice a week and help me a lot. Now I´m starting with the training rollers (here is winter and the weather is very bad)
Good luck with your classes and like Induray said: enjoy the view !!!!
Marcelo

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Orange Fish
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7 June 2005, 16:19 UTC #4

Induray said:
What kind of classes are these? Are they spinning classes? (Stationary fixed wheel and loud music). Only a few males an the rest females...and you feel out of place??? Just sit on the back and enjoy the view....:eek: 😄 🙄

That's what it's all about. I teach an indoor cycling class, and while I can't enjoy the view as much as you lucky few guys in the back of the class😉 , I can say that it really is a great workout.
I took some of the workouts that I do with my athletes and just apply them to the class and tone them down a bit to meet the needs of more recreational individuals.

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frenchyge
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7 June 2005, 16:27 UTC #5

Orange Fish said:
I teach an indoor cycling class, and while I can't enjoy the view as much as you lucky few guys in the back of the class😉 , I can say that it really is a great workout.

Maybe you should add some "aerobar position" work to the routine. 😉
You know, to help the triatheletes in the group and give a more well-rounded cycling experience to everyone else. 🙂

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TrekDedicated
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7 June 2005, 19:54 UTC #6

Induray said:
What kind of classes are these? Are they spinning classes? (Stationary fixed wheel and loud music). Only a few males an the rest females...and you feel out of place??? Just sit on the back and enjoy the view....:eek: 😄 🙄
I guess if that's what spinning classes are, then yes, it's a spinning class.
I should clarify, I felt out of place cause it was my first time, so I didn't know 'the ropes'.. Oh I enjoyed the 'view'. There are some attractive females, now I just need the courage to talk to them! lol.

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Orange Fish
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8 June 2005, 10:20 UTC #7

frenchyge said:
Maybe you should add some "aerobar position" work to the routine. 😉
You know, to help the triatheletes in the group and give a more well-rounded cycling experience to everyone else. 🙂

haha! thanks for the tip! 😉 I'll keep that one in mind as I get a few more people in the class.

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tehpr3chr
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8 June 2005, 10:58 UTC #8

just curious if this is a college course or just a class outside of school...i saw that it was a college offered class, but is it a credit? it'd be great to get credit for cycling 🙂..wonder if the college i'm going to attend has that course...

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Orange Fish
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8 June 2005, 13:49 UTC #9

Some schools may offer it, but I wouldn't guess so. It's pretty expensive to purchase spin/indoor cycling bikes, so it's probably not in the budget of many schools. Most of the classes are done at fitness centers anyway.

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TrekDedicated
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8 June 2005, 20:17 UTC #10

tehpr3chr said:
just curious if this is a college course or just a class outside of school...i saw that it was a college offered class, but is it a credit? it'd be great to get credit for cycling 🙂..wonder if the college i'm going to attend has that course...
Hey, I'm in summer classes right now, and this is just a class the fitness center offers. During the main school year, the school does offer fitness classes for credit, but cycling isn't one of them.
But, don't cycle for credit.. lol

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spacefuzz
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9 June 2005, 14:52 UTC #11

I go to UW-Madison and they offer both a road cycling class and a mtn biking class. They are basic and they dont expect you to ride very far but it is definatly fun to get credit for something I would be doing anyway. They also have spinning classes at the gym, but not for credit.

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