Training Programs :: Indoor Performance Cycling
Indoor Performance Cycling 2010
Chicago Endurance Sports is excited to bring triathletes and cyclists an indoor cycling conditioning program, using your own bike on a stationary trainer, which challenges, motivates, and delivers results.
Join fellow athletes in these 6-week classes designed to improve performance, technique and strength, and get you ready for the outdoor season. You will learn how to best utilize heart rate and perceived exertion to increase your anaerobic threshold, muscular endurance & efficiency.
- Details
- Required Equipment
- Trainer Rental Info
- Our Coaching Staff
- How to Register
- Fees
- Sponsors
- Questions?
Details
Where?
Meet at Get a Grip Cycles: 621 W. Fulton St. (312-627-1701)
When?
Sunday mornings 9:00am–11:00am
Session 1: January 17 through February 21
Session 2: February 28 through April 11 (class will NOT meet on April 4)
Limited Availability
Class size is limited to a maximum of 20 participants. This class sold out the last two times — don't miss out on a great opportunity!
What?
The main focus of this class is to build a solid base for outdoor riding in time for spring. You will improve your cycling strength, aerobic fitness (endurance) and efficiency (through better pedaling technique).
The class will consist of an on-the-bike warmup, a structured workout (various intervals, tempo, etc.), an on-the-bike cooldown, and will conclude with stretching.
What to expect the first day...
The program begins with an introduction to proper techniques for setup on a stationary trainer, efficient cycling technique, indoor riding tips/tricks and use of a heart rate monitor. During the first class, you'll also perform a simple performance test (we didn't say easy) to help determine your proper training intensities, using the heart rate monitor, gearing selection, etc. Expect to ride for approximately 60 minutes.
Required Equipment
All participants must bring the following to each class:
- road or triathlon bike (no mountain or hybrids)
- stationary trainer (discounts/rental/storage available — details below)
- heart rate monitor
All of these items are available for purchase (at a greatly discounted rate) at Get a Grip Cycles.
Huge Discounts at Get a Grip Cycles!
Members of this class are eligible for the following discounts:
- 10% off bicycles & wheelsets
- 15% off CycleOps Fluid Trainers, Polar heart rate monitors & other accessories
- 20% off labor
Those are GREAT deals!
CycleOps Stationary Trainer Rental
CES will have up to 10 CycleOps Trainers ($329 value) available for rental. The cost for rental is $60 for the each 6-week session (there are no weekly rentals). Rentals are available on a first come, first served basis, so don't wait! If there are rentals still available at the first class, you may pay via cash/check at the first training session.
Bonus! You may apply the entire cost of rental towards the purchase of your rental trainer!
Stationary Trainer Storage!
Don't feel like lugging your trainer back and forth to the store every Sunday? No problem! Get a Grip Cycles has graciously offered to store the trainers for FREE at the store during the week, so all you need to bring is your bike! Thanks guys!
Our Coaching Staff
Jordan Grauer
Our head cycling coach, Jordan Grauer, has been an avid cyclist for almost 30 years and still fondly remembers his first racing bike. He's been a competitive cyclist since college, and in 1995, qualified for and successfully completed the 1,200 kilometer Paris-Brest-Paris ultramarathon cycling race. As co-owner and operator of Higher Gear bicycles for 13 years (1993-2005), Jordan was a key sponsor of Club Bicicletta, an amateur cycling club affiliated with the Higher Gear/Vox team. He has also led bicycle tours through Canada, France, Scotland, England, Switzerland, Australia, and New Zealand.
We're extremely proud of our professional, experienced coaching staff — they always go the extra mile to make sure you have a fun, successful training season! Why is it so important to have qualified coaches? They can:
- Evaluate your current fitness level and goals to make sure you are training at an appropriate level
- Evaluate and suggest ways to improve your technique
- Assist you if you need to adjust your training schedule, in the event of an injury or missed training due to travel or life in general
- Motivate and challenge you to reach your goals in a smart, safe & effective manner
For more information on all of our coaches, click here.
How to Register
Online registration is available at Active.com by clicking on the link below:
Fees
Register for BOTH sessions and save!*
| Indoor Performance Cycling Program | CES Alumni | New Members |
| Session 1 (1/17 to 2/21): | $149 | $159 |
| Session 2 (2/28 to 4/11): | $149 | $159 |
| Both Sessions (12-weeks)* | $289 | $299 |
*To receive the discounted rate, you must register for both sessions at the same time.
Refund Policy
No refunds will be provided in full or in part for any reason, including injury, after a program begins. No prorated fees are provided for late enrollments.
Questions?
Please contact us at info@ChicagoEnduranceSports.com or call 866-237-7861 for more information.