The Why

The Origin is part one of our complete three-part education pathway.

It is an immersive three-day training designed for indoor cycling coaches who demand a higher standard. 

This is not another hyped choreography workshop.
This is education.

Over three intensive days, we focus on the foundation behind what we do: understanding the why behind movement, refining coaching language, and building classes with a clear intention in mind. 

You’ll learn skills that allow you to make informed choices.
The goal is not performance, but to understand.
So you can apply what you learn in every class you teach.

What to Expect

Personalized small-group experience – limited spots, so you get focused guidance and attention

Education-first approach – build deep understanding, not just follow choreography

Active, balanced learning – ride, observe, practice, and discuss in every session

Hands-on feedback – refine your coaching in real time with supportive instructors

Safe space to grow – ask questions, make mistakes, and elevate your craft with confidence

What You’ll Learn

You’ll learn how to:

Analyze and coach fundamental movement patterns relevant to cycling

Recognize and correct common biomechanical errors

Translate theory into clear, effective cues

Build classes around intention, structure, and progression

Guide riders from “what’s going wrong” to “what needs to change”

What’s Included

Three full days of live, in-person education and live feedback

  • Practical on-bike and off-bike sessions

  • Detailed biomechanics and cueing frameworks

  • Interactive assignments and group exercises

Access to archē education materials

  • All handouts and educational materials are for you to keep

Certificate of attendance

  • Within a month of completion of The Origin there is the option to have a personal 1-on-1 follow up feedback session (online)

Pricing

For the full three day event + the archē manual + a personal follow up feedback session you’ll pay 699,- euro. You have the option to pay in installments.

699,- euro

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Itinerary

FRIDAY - 18th of September
Foundations & Application
14:30–19:00pm

  • Arrive & welcome, get oriented to the three-day journey ahead. Your immersive weekend starts here.

  • This opening ride by Sanne & Daphne is your first glimpse of what we’ll explore throughout the weekend. A ride with clear intention and technical focus, it connects movement to the theory we’ll dive into.

  • Get grounded in the essentials of rhythm cycle. This module explores key principles of riding and class setup.

  • Dive into the connection between music and movement. In this module, you’ll explore BPMs, timing, and musical phrasing.

  • That’s a wrap, get a goodnight sleep and we’ll see you back on Saturday.

SATURDAY - 19th of September
Biomechanics & Cueing
13:30–18:00pm

  • Quick welcome and overview of the day ahead.

  • Understand how the body moves, identify energy leaks, and practice interactive exercises on and off the bike.

  • Through practical exercises we translate all theory learned about muscles and energy leaks onto the bike. Learning about moves on the bike.

  • Learn how to cue in a clear way and to understand what to say in different situations.

  • Day 2 has come to an end, we will see you back on Sunday for your final day.

SUNDAY - 20th of September
Cueing, Application & Integration
09:00–18:00pm

  • Quick welcome and overview of the day ahead. We divide the group in 2 for the day.

  • We will enjoy the first practical feedback session of the day, where you can as a coach can show your skills on the bike.

  • Learn how to rethink playlisting, we will go over different ways to program your class. Using all knowledge learned about energysystems.

  • We will enjoy the second practical feedback session of the day, where you can as a coach can show your skills on the bike.

  • A final ride where all theory discussed over the weekend will be shown one more time in a duo ride with Daphne & Sanne.

    After which you receive your archē education - The Origin certificate.

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Where to Find Us

Sportcentrum VU, Uilenstede 100, 1183 AM Amstelveen

Public transport:

  • Metro / Train: Travel to Amsterdam Zuid. From there, take a tram or bus towards Amstelveen/Uilenstede, or cycle for about 10 minutes.
  • Tram: Trams towards Uilenstede / Amstelveen stop within walking distance of the venue.
  • Bus: Several bus lines stop near Uilenstede, a short walk from Sportcentrum VU.

Parking

  • On-site parking is available near Uilenstede (paid).
  • Additional street parking is available in the surrounding area (paid, limited availability).
Public transportation or cycling is recommended when possible
 

Frequently Asked Questions

Still have questions? Take a look at the FAQ or reach out anytime. If you’re feeling ready, go ahead and apply.

  • archē education is a professional education institute for cycling coaches who demand a higher standard.
    We educate from first principles so movement is not copied, but understood and applied.
    No trends. No formats. No surface-level instruction.

  • This event is designed for:

    • Indoor cycling coaches (all experience levels)

    • Coaches who want to deepen their technical, biomechanical and coaching knowledge

    • Instructors who want to move beyond choreography, playlists and formats

    • Coaches who take cycling seriously as a training method and sport

    You do not need to be an “advanced” coach but you do need to be curious, open to learning, and willing to question what you already do.

  • This event is not for:

    • Coaches looking for ready-made routines or choreography

    • Trend-based workshops or “quick fixes”

    • Entertainment-first cycling concepts

    • Anyone looking to copy rather than understand

    We don’t do workshops.
    We do education.

  • No formal certification is required.

    However, this is professional-level education.
    We assume you already coach or intend to coach, and that you are willing to engage actively with the material.

  • This event is part of the archē education pathway.

    While this specific event itself is not a full certification, it forms the foundation within our education structure and is required for progression into higher-level archē education trainings.

  • Yes participants will receive a certificate of attendance from archē education.
    Graduates of full archē education levels will later be listed on our alumni page.

  • The entire event is taught in English.

  • No.
    This is a three-day education experience with progressive learning.
    Partial attendance is not possible.

  • Due to the limited number of spots and the nature of the event:

    • Tickets are non-refundable

    • Transfers may be possible within the stated timeframe

    Full terms will be shared during checkout.

  • Yes.
    This event marks the beginning of the archē education pathway.
    Future levels and modules will build on this foundation.

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