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Instructors should understand the very real risks of high resistance/low cadence pedaling, and know when to provide options for their riders. This article covers the physiological reasons behind why very low cadence is not beneficial either indoors or for cyclists outdoors. I also present ways to address a rider who is resistant to taking your advice and continues to pedal too slowly in a big gear.Read more…

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I’ve had numerous questions over the years about what to do when riders put on too much resistance that slows their cadence down too much. This is a very important issue because heavy resistance has a high risk of injury. Students may do it with the misguided belief it will “strengthen” the legs (like leg presses). It also usually has a high ego component to it. How do you tell them to pedal faster? . . . Read more…

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Yet another twist on ramp intervals, this one throwing the normal order of intensity on its head. A ramp is like a ladder, gradually progressing in intensity from moderate to hard to harder. With this ride, you do the hard stuff first, then with the last two intervals, it gets a little bit spicy!Read more…

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Susan takes you on a travel adventure using multiple modes of transportation, including a car, motorcycle, train, sailboat, airplane, horse, and even a magic carpet! We also give you ten (yes, ten!) different bucket playlists to create your very own road trip profile. There are several directions (pun intended) you can take with your theme as you travel across the country or even the world. Read more…

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The Puy de Dôme is a legendary and storied climb in the middle of France that hasn’t appeared in the Tour de France since 1988. This is an emotional and epic stage that didn’t follow the script that so many were predicting. The powerful music and inspirational coaching in this profile will help make you look like a hero to your riders. Allez, allez! Read more…