ISSA - INDOOR CYCLING CERTIFICATION
COURSE EXAM WITH CORRECT
ANSWERS 2025
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. ( Correct answers ) Many cycling shoes run narrow.
What are the padding inserts within cycling shorts
referred to? Chamois
Butt
pads
Seat
pads
Saddle
pads
( Correct
answers
)
Chamois
(the
correct
answer)
What do many cyclists uses to lessen friction and act as a
disinfectant? Lotion
Petroleum jelly
Chamois cream
Rubbing alcohol ( Correct answers ) Chamois cream (the
correct answer)
When should underwear be worn with cycling
shorts? Never
In cold
weather
During long
rides
During indoor
cycling
( Correct
, One made of thin, wicking, dry-fit material ( Correct answers ) 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. ( Correct answers ) 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. ( Correct
answers ) that socks be worn which are thin, wicking, and fast drying.
(the correct answer)
Cycling shoes made of real leather and
Lorica will break in a little.
stretch significantly.
will not stretch at all.
require a considerable break-in period. ( Correct answers ) 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. ( Correct answers
) 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. ( Correct
answers ) transfer power from the rider to the pedal. (the correct
COURSE EXAM WITH CORRECT
ANSWERS 2025
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. ( Correct answers ) Many cycling shoes run narrow.
What are the padding inserts within cycling shorts
referred to? Chamois
Butt
pads
Seat
pads
Saddle
pads
( Correct
answers
)
Chamois
(the
correct
answer)
What do many cyclists uses to lessen friction and act as a
disinfectant? Lotion
Petroleum jelly
Chamois cream
Rubbing alcohol ( Correct answers ) Chamois cream (the
correct answer)
When should underwear be worn with cycling
shorts? Never
In cold
weather
During long
rides
During indoor
cycling
( Correct
, One made of thin, wicking, dry-fit material ( Correct answers ) 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. ( Correct answers ) 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. ( Correct
answers ) that socks be worn which are thin, wicking, and fast drying.
(the correct answer)
Cycling shoes made of real leather and
Lorica will break in a little.
stretch significantly.
will not stretch at all.
require a considerable break-in period. ( Correct answers ) 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. ( Correct answers
) 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. ( Correct
answers ) transfer power from the rider to the pedal. (the correct
