We partner with Dorian Adam at Embark Fitness to provide year-round strength training and winter indoor cycling for our team.
- For riders ages 13 – 18 who want improve fitness, athletic ability and durability.
- REQUIRED: Must be ready to do challenging physical work, follow instructions in the weight room, and be self-motivated to improve. Talk to Coach Bill to make sure this is a good fit for you, and you’re welcome to do come one time to check it out before you commit.
- WHAT: Periodized strength & endurance program that meets athletes where they are and measures improvement.
- WHY: Once riders are training multiple days per week for many months it’s important to balance cycling adaptations with other movements; plus it’s an educational environment where we discuss science, nutrition, training habits and help riders reach their fitness goals.

2025 Spring Strength Session:
- 12 spots available
- Mondays 3/10/25 – 6/2/25, 4:45 – 5:15 warm up on spin bikes, then strength 5:15 – 6:15
- 11 practices over 13 weeks: NO PRACTICE on 3/24 (Spring Break) and 5/26 (Memorial Day)
- Coached by a trainer from Embark Fitness and CJC head coach Bill Warburton
- Spring plan moves from progressive overload strength to muscular endurance and high intensity circuits.
- Price is directly set through Embark, discounted to $17 per class for our group: $187 total
- Email coach bill@cogwild.com to make sure it’s a good fit before you sign up:
2025 Winter Team Strength Session:
- COMPLETED
Mondays 12/2/24 – 3/3/25, 4:45 – 5:15 warm up on spin bikes, then strength 5:15 – 6:15- EXCEPT NO PRACTICE on Monday holidays: 1/20/25 and 2/17/25
- Coached by a trainer from Embark with CJC head coach Bill Warburton
- Winter plan: varied progressive external and body weight loading focus on eccentric work, weekly circuit with variable heart rate intervals for power, acceleration, speed. Recovery time built into session.
- Pricing is per session directly through Embark.
- Email coach bill@cogwild.com to sign up.

Indoor Winter Ride Additional Options
Performance Cycling with Stages
CJC riders can join any of the daily instructor-led rides available at discounted 10-class pack rate. Data driven program yielding all ride metrics to track performance.
Join a ride at Embark:
- Buy a 10-pack — regularly $175, discounted to $150 for CJC riders, email Coach Bill for the link and discount code.
- Then register for your classes directly at https://www.embark-fitness.com/class-schedule

