Bikin' Mike - Group Training



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Clinics
HHH Training Series
MS150 Training
Workshops

Clinics & Workshops In clinics we simply sit and talk about cycling. This allows us to discuss a variety of topics that support a central theme. In workshops, we talk first, then go to work with some physical activity related to the topic. Check out the list of clinics coming up - and check back in the future for more opportunities to learn about cycling. ALL clinics, unless otherwise noted, are held at our Bikin' Blast Training Center in Plano: 617 18th Street Suite 103 Plano, TX 75074 Check out our 3 NEW Clinics: Street Smarts; BikeMS & Yoga for Cyclists! Cycling 101 Whether you are cycling for weight loss or general fitness - this is the best starting point for building your knowledge of all things cycling. The topics we discuss include gears, hills, saddles, group rides, basic conditioning and minor mechanics/flat fixing. The cost is $20 per person. Space is limited. To reserve a spot, send an email to Bikin' Mike (with Cycling 101 in the subject line) and we will send you the registration form and other information. Cycling 101 Clinic Dates: Tuesday April 20 Thursday May 6 Clinics begin at 630pm and last until 830pm. Lecture/discussion format Distance Training Planning to do your first long ride? Whether it is 60 miles, 100 miles or the MS150 - riding a long distance can be a breeze with the right preperation. Year after year this is our most popular clinic. We'll talk about the preparation, hydration, training schedules, day of the ride and more. The cost is $20 per person. Space is limited. To reserve a spot, send an email to Bikin' Mike (with Distance Training in the subject line) and we will send you the registration form and other information. Distance Training Clinic Dates: Thursday April 22 Tuesday May 4 Clinics begin at 630pm and last until 830pm. Lecture/discussion format NEW - Street Smarts Are you afraid to ride your bike on city streets? Not sure how to commute to work or pick the best routes for getting around on 2 wheels? This is the clinic that can help you. Come spend some good quality time discussing the challenges and benefits of street cycling. We'll offer a companion clinic in April and May that will be outdoors where we will apply the lessons and techniques shared in this clinic. The cost is $20 per person. Space is limited. To reserve a spot, send an email to Bikin' Mike (with Street Smarts in the subject line) and we will send you the registration form and other information. Street Smarts Clinic Dates: Offered Outdoors in workshops Next indoor versions will be in January 2011 NEW - Yoga For Cyclists Workshop More and more cyclists are learning the benefits of combining some yoga stretching techniques to their post riding routine. This informative 1 1/2 hour clinic/workshop will focus on stretches and positions that will help you feel better on and off the bike. This clinic is taught by Aleda Keel, a certified yoga instructor with a B.S. in Exercise Physiology and another in nursing. Participants should bring their yoga mat and block (if they have them) and come dressed ready to stretch. The cost is $20 per person. Space is limited. To reserve a spot, send an email to Bikin' Mike (with Yoga in the subject line) and we will send you the registration form and other information. Yoga for Cyclists Workshop Dates: Summer dates TBA Workshop begins at 1130AM and lasts until 1PM. Lecture/discussion followed by mat time/stretching NEW - BikeMS FREE Clinic Are you planning to ride in a Bike MS (MS150) event in 2010? We want to help you have your BEST ride at the event, so we are offering a 2 hour clinic just on how to have a great ride. Topics include training and preparation, day of event techniques and handling skills, hydration, nutrition and more. Bring a copy of your BikeMS registration receipt and the clinic is FREE. Otherwise, the cost is $20 per person. Space is limited. To reserve a spot, send an email to Bikin' Mike (with BikeMS in the subject line) and we will send you the registration form and other information. BikeMS Clinic Dates: Thursday April 15 Clinics begin at 630pm and last until 830pm. Lecture/discussion format Personal Clinics You can always arrange a personal clinic on the topic of your choice. These are usually called a "personal consultation" and are set up by appointment. The cost is $50 per hour (my office) or $75 per hour (at your location), with a one hour minimum. Click here if you would like to schedule a "personal clinic".
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Clinics & Workshops

In clinics we simply sit and talk about cycling. This allows us to discuss a variety of topics that support a central theme.

In workshops, we talk first, then go to work with some physical activity related to the topic.

Check out the list of clinics coming up - and check back in the future for more opportunities to learn about cycling.

ALL clinics, unless otherwise noted, are held at our Bikin' Blast Training Center in Plano:

617 18th Street

Suite 103

Plano, TX 75074

Check out our 3 NEW Clinics: Street Smarts; BikeMS & Yoga for Cyclists!

Cycling 101

Whether you are cycling for weight loss or general fitness - this is the best starting point for building your knowledge of all things cycling. The topics we discuss include gears, hills, saddles, group rides, basic conditioning and minor mechanics/flat fixing. The cost is $20 per person. Space is limited. To reserve a spot, send an email to Bikin' Mike (with Cycling 101 in the subject line) and we will send you the registration form and other information.

Cycling 101 Clinic Dates:

Tuesday April 20

Thursday May 6

Clinics begin at 630pm and last until 830pm. Lecture/discussion format

Distance Training

Planning to do your first long ride? Whether it is 60 miles, 100 miles or the MS150 - riding a long distance can be a breeze with the right preperation. Year after year this is our most popular clinic. We'll talk about the preparation, hydration, training schedules, day of the ride and more. The cost is $20 per person. Space is limited. To reserve a spot, send an email to Bikin' Mike (with Distance Training in the subject line) and we will send you the registration form and other information.

Distance Training Clinic Dates:

Thursday April 22

Tuesday May 4

Clinics begin at 630pm and last until 830pm. Lecture/discussion format

NEW - Street Smarts

Are you afraid to ride your bike on city streets? Not sure how to commute to work or pick the best routes for getting around on 2 wheels? This is the clinic that can help you. Come spend some good quality time discussing the challenges and benefits of street cycling. We'll offer a companion clinic in April and May that will be outdoors where we will apply the lessons and techniques shared in this clinic. The cost is $20 per person. Space is limited. To reserve a spot, send an email to Bikin' Mike (with Street Smarts in the subject line) and we will send you the registration form and other information.

Street Smarts Clinic Dates:

Offered Outdoors in workshops

Next indoor versions will be in January 2011

NEW - Yoga For Cyclists Workshop

More and more cyclists are learning the benefits of combining some yoga stretching techniques to their post riding routine. This informative 1 1/2 hour clinic/workshop will focus on stretches and positions that will help you feel better on and off the bike. This clinic is taught by Aleda Keel, a certified yoga instructor with a B.S. in Exercise Physiology and another in nursing. Participants should bring their yoga mat and block (if they have them) and come dressed ready to stretch. The cost is $20 per person. Space is limited. To reserve a spot, send an email to Bikin' Mike (with Yoga in the subject line) and we will send you the registration form and other information.

Yoga for Cyclists Workshop Dates:

Summer dates TBA

Workshop begins at 1130AM and lasts until 1PM. Lecture/discussion followed by mat time/stretching

NEW - BikeMS FREE Clinic

Are you planning to ride in a Bike MS (MS150) event in 2010? We want to help you have your BEST ride at the event, so we are offering a 2 hour clinic just on how to have a great ride. Topics include training and preparation, day of event techniques and handling skills, hydration, nutrition and more. Bring a copy of your BikeMS registration receipt and the clinic is FREE. Otherwise, the cost is $20 per person. Space is limited. To reserve a spot, send an email to Bikin' Mike (with BikeMS in the subject line) and we will send you the registration form and other information.

BikeMS Clinic Dates:

Thursday April 15

Clinics begin at 630pm and last until 830pm. Lecture/discussion format

Personal Clinics

You can always arrange a personal clinic on the topic of your choice. These are usually called a "personal consultation" and are set up by appointment. The cost is $50 per hour (my office) or $75 per hour (at your location), with a one hour minimum. Click here if you would like to schedule a "personal clinic".