Cycling Class Descriptions

What is RPM?
Experience the ride of your life! RPM is a fun, athletic, cardiovascular cycling workout that kills calories in record time, up to 600 in a single ride. Set to a jamming soundtrack, RPM is known by devotees as "the rock concert on wheels." It provides a lightning quick improvement in endurance as well as a fast boost in lower body strength. With RPM, getting physical and mental exercise results is "as easy as riding a bike!"

What is Pulse Cycling?
Pulse Cycling is an indoor cycling program for participants of all fitness levels. Pulse cycling is committed to delivering a program that is athletic, motivating, safe and mentally challenging. Pulse instructors are committed to coaching and supporting each person to reach his/her personal performance maximum.

What should I wear? It is recommended that you wear padded bike shorts due to the time spent sitting on the bike seat. it will take a few rides for your muscles and bones in and around the buttocks and inner thigh area to get used to sitting on the bike seat. You will also need stiff-soled shoes such as cross trainers or clipless bike shoes. Please note that bikes are equipped with with triple link pedals (one side-clipless/flipside-toe cages). Also, toe cages can easily be removed to allow the use of Look style cleats.


What other equipment do I need? You will need a water bottle and a towel. Be prepared to sweat.

To guarantee a bike you must sign up in advance (full name please).

(1) To guarantee a bike, you must sign up in advance through the Front Desk, or at (970)490-1300.
(2) Allow 10 minutes before class begins for bike set-up. Water bottle and towel are essential. Cycling shorts are strongly recommended.
(3) If unable to attend, please call the PULSE at (970)490-1300 or personally remove your name from the list. Cancellations need to be made at least one hour prior to the class.
(4) Failure to cancel will result with a $10 charge, per class, to your account.
(5) At class start, available bikes will be given to alternate riders. Alternate riders are determined in a first-come, first-serve basis.

Pulse Cycling Sign-Up Procedures
Effective October 1, 2007

Sign-up sheets are placed in the Cycling Book at 5 a.m. on Mondays, Wednesdays, & Fridays. Stop by the Front Desk and a Pulse staff attendant will be happy sign you up or please call the Front Desk for sign-up.

Monday's sheets are for cycling classes on Tuesday & Wednesday.

Wednesday's sheets are for cycling classes on Thursday & Friday.

Friday's sheets are for cycling classes on Saturday, Monday and sometimes on Sunday during the winter season.

Members: Members may not sign-up other members. Members may sign-up guests or their spouses.

Please contact the front desk for any cancellations. This will avoid 'No Show' charges.

Wait list is now available, please see sign-up sheet for wait list procedures.

Pulse Cycling Energy Zones
Energy Zone: Energy Zone classes consist of specific rides incorporating heart rate recommendations. Heart rate monitors are strongly encouraged but are not mandatory. Interval classes will be taught unless noted otherwise on sign-up sheets or specified by instructor.
Interval 65-92% Max: Emphasize speed, tempo, timing, rhythm and quick recovery.
Race Day 80-92% MHR: Cadence: 90-110 RPMs. No significant fluctuations in pace. Simulates a time trial bike race (mostly seated flat, no jumps or standing flats). Recovery is critical! Suggested training: 1-2 times per month. This session requires a substantial fitness base (8-12 weeks) and only when physically rested and mentally inspired. Heart rate monitor strongly encouraged.
Endurance 65-75% MHR: The majority of time is spent in the saddle to increase pedaling efficiency and hip flexor strength. Rider adapts to holding a steady position and heart rate for extended period.
Strength 75-85% MHR: ... aka "Power Day:" steady, consistent pedaling with heavy resistance
Recovery 50-65% MHR: to flush out the body and refocus the mind.