On October 2, we celebrate the 75th birthday of one of music’s most distinctive voices. From his iconic years with the Police to an extraordinary solo career, Sting has spent decades creating music that crosses genres, generations, and borders. Celebrate his incredible career by bringing a little Sting to the bike!Read more…
Celebrate the incredible music and legacy of Dolly Parton with this engaging endurance ride. Moving between Zone 2 endurance and Zone 3 tempo, this profile combines a purposeful aerobic workout with a playlist spanning Dolly’s classics, collaborations, covers, and more.Read more…
August 23 is Ride Like the Wind Day, the perfect reason to clip in, grab those handlebars, and let your bike fly! 🚴♀️💨⚡ Feel the wind at your back, your legs spinning strong, and the world blur as you chase the horizon with pure speed and freedom. Just like the wind can’t be held down, neither can you—ride wherever your adventure takes you.Read more…
On August 1, 1981, MTV aired its very first broadcast and became a driving force in music culture, providing countless unforgettable moments. Riding to the tracks that once graced the screens of early MTV will evoke nostalgia for your older participants while introducing your younger riders to the roots of music video culture. So, let’s hop on our bikes, immerse ourselves in the magic of MTV’s inception, and pedal to the rhythms that defined an era of music television. Use one of our two ready-to-go profiles or create your own from the extensive bucket playlist.Read more…
The Milano–Cortina 2026 Winter Olympics bring together iconic Italian cities, dramatic alpine terrain, and powerful music that captures the emotion of the Games. From the energy of Milan to the endurance of the Dolomites, this theme offers rich inspiration for indoor cycling rides built around rhythm, resilience, and storytelling.Read more…
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…
Coaching resistance is one of the more challenging aspects of being an indoor cycling instructor. In this series, you will learn the two most common yet ineffective methods of teaching resistance. We will then provide you with a technique of encouraging your riders to add load in a way that will help them experience what your profile is calling for so they can be more successful. We will end with dozens of creative coaching cues for adding resistance. You will emerge a better, more informed instructor. Read more…
Much like a fine wine, a well-crafted indoor cycling class is the result of expertise, experimentation, and careful refinement. The consumer—in this case, the student in cycling class—may or may not understand the science behind it—they only know this is their favorite instructor, the one who consistently delivers an incredible experience.Read more…
I received this question: “One of my riders asked me if indoor cycling is weight bearing enough to be beneficial for someone dealing with osteopenia. Any thoughts or insights or studies that I could pass along?” For the answer, I went to someone with far more knowledge than me. This is an important issue for all of us and our students, so make sure you are informed. Read more…
OK, so maybe only those who have studied and are passionate the Krebs cycle will love this, but if you are an indoor cycling instructor, I hope you have more than just a cursory interest in metabolic processes. As Dr. Jennifer Klau says, “If geek and cool made a movie, this would be the soundtrack.” Or, as they say in the song, this is friggin’ awesome!Read more…