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In Part 4 of this series, we tackle the heart of resistance cueing: helping riders find the right amount of load to match your intended intensity for each segment. Instead of defaulting to “turn it up,” you’ll use a simple yet powerful equation to connect cadence, resistance, and intensity—and learn how to coach that relationship more clearly. You’ll also get specific cues to help riders discover their own ideal resistance at various cadences and efforts, along with song suggestions to support each scenario.Read more…

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Are you ready to combine your love of running and cycling? This June 5, celebrate Global Running Day by bringing the spirit of the run to your cycling classes with our bucket playlist of almost 300 songs! You can also draw inspiration from any running event, such as an international race or local fundraising fun run to create an engaging themed ride like this any time of the year.Read more…

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Home of the FREE because of the BRAVE. In addition to this bucket playlist of 140 songs, I’ve included a link to the profile and playlist from an incredible Memorial Day ride I took with ICA member Michael Reilly in New York. You’ll also find a video of Michael teaching—his ride is powerful, heartfelt, and sure to inspire your own.Read more…

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In parts 1 and 2, I discussed two approaches to avoid when cueing resistance. In this and the following article, I provide tips on how to teach the concept of resistance and inspire your riders to add enough so that they achieve the adaptations your profile is targeting. This article describes the warm-up and provides cues for establishing that first touch of the resistance knob or gear level so riders can prepare the body at the proper intensity.Read more…

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This week’s Friday Favorites features a track driven by powerful percussion that will elevate your ride. With its steady rhythm and evolving intensity, it’s perfect for a challenging sustained climb or rolling hills. Whether you’re keeping a consistent 70 rpm or varying your cadence with the terrain, the beat will help you push through the effort and stay focused.Read more…

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Grab your helmets and your sense of humor—because it’s the end of the world…again. Or not. May 21 is End of the World Day! Whether you’re escaping an asteroid or doing your final sprint through the gates of Valhalla, this is a theme ride idea that lets you mix humor, storytelling, and music with just enough existential dread to keep things spicy. Use our bucket playlist of 235 songs and these creative coaching ideas to help you create your last class on Earth. Make it legendary and ride like there’s no tomorrow…again! 🚴‍♀️🌍🔥Read more…

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This song is an iconic piece from the mid-’80s, known for its slow, steady build in both energy and emotion. Starting off soft and ambient, it gradually intensifies, making it perfect for a progressive 3-2-1 drill at 100 rpm. As the track reaches its peak, you’ll feel the power surge, giving your riders the perfect opportunity to push their limits and finish strong.Read more…

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In part 1 of this series on coaching resistance in cycling classes, I described a popular but ineffective coaching method: assigning a specific number of “turns” on the resistance knob. Now I want to address another flawed method: using a 1–10 resistance scale. Honestly, this one might be even worse—because it’s not tied to anything meaningful. It’s arbitrary, inconsistent, and ultimately unhelpful. Here are four reasons why this method leads to confusion.Read more…