BCSM Indoor Classes

Cycling Performance Programs

      * An Olympic cycling champion?

      * An Olympic coach?

      * The coach of a current World Champion?

      * A podium finisher at a 2007 Ironman?

      * An elite cross country ski coach?

The Program 

Train on your own bike using our power meters and our expert coaching staff to get the most from your workout in a fun and interactive environment.  Up to 8 riders at a time participate in CompuTrainer MultiRider workouts, races or in our new video race simulations.  Use any bike: road, mountain or cross, as long as the back wheel is a slick (no tread).  BCSM Indoor Cycling participants are eligible for discounted rates on physiology testing and coaching consultations.

Class Structure

• 15 minutes for setup and warmup
• 60 minutes of structured bike training
• 15 minutes of core stability (in most training sessions)

October Indoor Cycling Classes

(Registration opens Sep 17th)

Tuesdays Oct 6-27 (Register)

• 7:00-8:00 am
• $70
• Coach: Adam St. Pierre

Wednesdays Oct 7-28 FULL

• 12:00-1:00 pm
• $80.00
• Coach: Neal Henderson

Thursdays Oct 8-29 FULL

• 5:45-7:15 pm
• $80.00
• Coach: Lester Pardoe

November/December Indoor Cycling Classes

(Registration opens October 8th)

November (November classes run 11/2-12/18):

Morning Classes (7am)

Tuesdays (Nov. 3-Dec. 15) (Register)

• 7:00-8:15 am
• $122.50
• Coach: Adam St.Pierre

Thursdays (Nov. 5-Dec. 17, no class Nov. 26th) (Register)

• 7:00-8:00 am
• $105
• Coach: Adam St. Pierre

Noon Classes

Mondays (Nov. 2-Dec. 14) (Register)

• 12:00-1:30 pm
• $140
• Coach: Lester Pardoe

Wednesdays (Nov. 4-Dec. 16) (Register)

• 12:00-1:30 pm
• $140
• Coach: Neal Henderson

Fridays (Nov. 6-Dec. 18, no class Nov. 27th) (Register)

• 12:00-1:30 pm
• $120
• Coach: Neal Henderson

Evening Classes

Mondays (Nov. 2-Dec. 14) (Register)

• 7:15-8:45 pm
• $140
• Coach: Craig Howie

Wednesdays (Nov. 4-Dec. 16, no class Nov. 25th) (Register)

• 6:45-8:15 pm
• $120
• Coach: Sean Madsen

Thursdays (Nov. 5-Dec. 17, no class Nov. 26th) (Register)

• 5:45-7:15 pm
• $120
• Coach: Lester Pardoe

December (December classes run 11/30-12/18):

Morning Classes

Tuesdays (Dec. 1-Dec. 15) (Register)

• 10:00-11:30 am
• Women's Only Class
• $60
• Coach: Connie Carpenter

Noon Classes

Tuesdays (Dec. 1-Dec. 15) (Register)

• 12:00-1:30 pm
• $60
• Coach: Connie Carpenter

Thursdays (Dec. 3-Dec. 17) (Register)

• 12:00-1:30 pm
• $60
• Coach: Connie Carpenter

A little about our coaches ...

Neal Henderson is a former professional triathlete, a master's 35+ road racer and expert mountain bike racer, and the Manager of Sport Science for the Boulder Center for Sports Medicine.  He holds a master's of science degree in Kinesiology and Applied Physiology and is a coach to several elite and professional cyclists and triathletes.  The USAT Elite Winter Triathlon Team Coach for th ITU World Championships since 2006, Neal is a level 3 certified coach in Cycling and Triathlon and is a certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist by the NSCA.

Craig Howie is the owner and Head Coach of the Howie Endurance Project, a science-based coaching program for endurance athletes.  Craig has qualified for the World Ironman Championships in Kona four times, most recently in 2008.  During the 2007 season Craig placed 3rd overall in Ironman Lake Placid.  Good in all three events, Craig often posts one of the fastest bike split times of the day during races.

Lester Pardoe is a Coaching Specialist at the Boulder Center for Sports Medicine and is a three-time Olympic Qualifier in speed skating.  He occasionally comes out of retirement to race mountain bikes at the expert level.  A former World Championship and Olympic coach for speed skating, Lester is a certified coach in cycling, speed skating, triathlon, and ice hockey.  After completing his degree in Physical Education, Lester attended Canada's National Coaching Institute.

Adam St. Pierre is a graduate of the University of New Hampshire with a master of science degree in Exercise Science.  Adam is a former Division I cross sountry skier, is a coach with the Boulder Nordic Elite Junior cross country ski programand also enjoys running marathons.  Adam is an exercise physiologist with the Boulder Center for Sports Medicine.

Connie Carpenter is the 1984 Olympic Road Race Champion.  Connie has led instructional Bike Camps and Bike Tours for over 20 years.  She is passionate about power training as a tool to improve performance on the bike, maintain off-season fitness, and she likes to keep it upbeat and fun.

Sean Madsen is the Cycling Biomechanist at BCSM.  He is a USA Cycling-certified coach and pro rider on the road, mountain bike, and track.  Sean brings an unparalleled enthusiasm and knowledge for anything on two wheels to our training sessions.

Important EKG Information

Please note: Men over 45 and women over 55 must have an EKG done prior to the first training/racing, or have their doctor sign a form giving you medical clearance.  This medical form and all related information will be e-mailed to you after you register for a class.  If you know you are going to need to have an EKG done, please contact the sport science scheduler at 303-441-2285.

If you have any questions about our Indoor Cycling programs you may contact Lester Pardoe at the Boulder Center for Sports Medicine. bcsmcoaching@bch.org.

Strength Training

FORCE OF GRAVITY

Boulder Center for Sports Medicine has added an exciting new class to its fitness schedule called FORCE OF GRAVITY.  We are using a gravity-based training system (Gravity Training System or GTS) to provide our athletes with a fun and efficient way to incorporate strength training into their routines.  FORCE OF GRAVITY  will meet every Tuesday and Thursday from 8:30-9:30 am, directly after the morning indoor cycling class.  The cost is $18 per class or you can purchase a block of 5 or 10 classes for $75 or $150 respectively, which is only $15 per class. You must call ahead to get into a class. (303)544-5700.

All of the FORCE OF GRAVITY classes are coached by Adam St. Pierre.