ISSA - INDOOR CYCLING CERTIFICATION COURSE | 2025/2026 UPDATE | QUESTIONS AND
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Which of the following statements is true regarding cycling shoes?
Many cycling shoes run narrow.
SPD cleats have a three-bolt pattern.
heat should be used to dry wet cycling shoes.
There are four types of cycling shoes; road, mountain bike, recreational, and indoor. - (ANSWER)Many
cycling shoes run narrow.
What are the padding inserts within cycling shorts referred to?
Chamois
Butt pads
Seat pads
Saddle pads - (ANSWER)Chamois (the correct answer)
What do many cyclists uses to lessen friction and act as a disinfectant?
Lotion
Petroleum jelly
Chamois cream
Rubbing alcohol - (ANSWER)Chamois cream (the correct answer)
When should underwear be worn with cycling shorts?
Never
In cold weather
During long rides
,ISSA - INDOOR CYCLING CERTIFICATION COURSE | 2025/2026 UPDATE | QUESTIONS AND
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During indoor cycling - (ANSWER)Never (the correct answer)
What type of top is recommended for indoor cycling?
T-shirt
Tank top
Full-sleeve cycling jersey
One made of thin, wicking, dry-fit material - (ANSWER)One made of thin, wicking, dry-fit material (the
correct answer)
Which of the following is true regarding the use of gloves during indoor cycling?
Gloves are not recommended for indoor cycling.
Padded gloves are not recommended for indoor cycling.
Wearing a cycling glove prevents the palms from sweating.
Wearing a cycling glove can help stabilize the rider when standing or jumping on the bike. -
(ANSWER)Wearing a cycling glove can help stabilize the rider when standing or jumping on the bike. (the
correct answer)
With regard to socks, it is recommended that
no socks be worn for indoor cycling.
two pairs of socks be worn for indoor cycling.
that socks be worn which are thin, wicking, and fast drying.
very thick socks be worn, to allow for bunching at the toes. - (ANSWER)that socks be worn which are
thin, wicking, and fast drying. (the correct answer)
Cycling shoes made of real leather and Lorica will
, ISSA - INDOOR CYCLING CERTIFICATION COURSE | 2025/2026 UPDATE | QUESTIONS AND
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break in a little.
stretch significantly.
will not stretch at all.
require a considerable break-in period. - (ANSWER)break in a little. (the correct answer)
The European shoe sizing standard
applies equally to both men and women.
does not apply equally to both men and women.
is no longer used by cycling shoe manufacturers.
is only used by European cycling shoe manufacturers. - (ANSWER)applies equally to both men and
women. (the correct answer)
With regard to cycling shoes, the stiffness of the sole helps
prevent blisters.
prevent sore muscles.
transfer power from the rider to the pedal.
the rider remain positioned on the saddle correctly. - (ANSWER)transfer power from the rider to the
pedal. (the correct answer)
Most indoor bikes are made of
steel and are belt driven.
steel and are chain driven.
aluminum and are belt driven.
aluminum and are chain driven. - (ANSWER)steel and are chain driven. (the correct answer)
ANSWERS | WITH COMPLETE SOLUTION
Which of the following statements is true regarding cycling shoes?
Many cycling shoes run narrow.
SPD cleats have a three-bolt pattern.
heat should be used to dry wet cycling shoes.
There are four types of cycling shoes; road, mountain bike, recreational, and indoor. - (ANSWER)Many
cycling shoes run narrow.
What are the padding inserts within cycling shorts referred to?
Chamois
Butt pads
Seat pads
Saddle pads - (ANSWER)Chamois (the correct answer)
What do many cyclists uses to lessen friction and act as a disinfectant?
Lotion
Petroleum jelly
Chamois cream
Rubbing alcohol - (ANSWER)Chamois cream (the correct answer)
When should underwear be worn with cycling shorts?
Never
In cold weather
During long rides
,ISSA - INDOOR CYCLING CERTIFICATION COURSE | 2025/2026 UPDATE | QUESTIONS AND
ANSWERS | WITH COMPLETE SOLUTION
During indoor cycling - (ANSWER)Never (the correct answer)
What type of top is recommended for indoor cycling?
T-shirt
Tank top
Full-sleeve cycling jersey
One made of thin, wicking, dry-fit material - (ANSWER)One made of thin, wicking, dry-fit material (the
correct answer)
Which of the following is true regarding the use of gloves during indoor cycling?
Gloves are not recommended for indoor cycling.
Padded gloves are not recommended for indoor cycling.
Wearing a cycling glove prevents the palms from sweating.
Wearing a cycling glove can help stabilize the rider when standing or jumping on the bike. -
(ANSWER)Wearing a cycling glove can help stabilize the rider when standing or jumping on the bike. (the
correct answer)
With regard to socks, it is recommended that
no socks be worn for indoor cycling.
two pairs of socks be worn for indoor cycling.
that socks be worn which are thin, wicking, and fast drying.
very thick socks be worn, to allow for bunching at the toes. - (ANSWER)that socks be worn which are
thin, wicking, and fast drying. (the correct answer)
Cycling shoes made of real leather and Lorica will
, ISSA - INDOOR CYCLING CERTIFICATION COURSE | 2025/2026 UPDATE | QUESTIONS AND
ANSWERS | WITH COMPLETE SOLUTION
break in a little.
stretch significantly.
will not stretch at all.
require a considerable break-in period. - (ANSWER)break in a little. (the correct answer)
The European shoe sizing standard
applies equally to both men and women.
does not apply equally to both men and women.
is no longer used by cycling shoe manufacturers.
is only used by European cycling shoe manufacturers. - (ANSWER)applies equally to both men and
women. (the correct answer)
With regard to cycling shoes, the stiffness of the sole helps
prevent blisters.
prevent sore muscles.
transfer power from the rider to the pedal.
the rider remain positioned on the saddle correctly. - (ANSWER)transfer power from the rider to the
pedal. (the correct answer)
Most indoor bikes are made of
steel and are belt driven.
steel and are chain driven.
aluminum and are belt driven.
aluminum and are chain driven. - (ANSWER)steel and are chain driven. (the correct answer)
