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Mainstream Music Monday: An Ethereal Cool-Down
This is space for riders to savor being done, feel accomplishment, and get lost in the beautiful ether.Read more…
How to Coach Resistance (Part 2): Why a 1–10 Resistance Scale Doesn’t Work for Coaching Resistance
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…
Friday Favorites: The First Track from a First Album Makes a Great Second Song
The second song in a playlist provides a key transition from the warm-up to the meat of the profile. This song, from the debut album of a rising singer-songwriter, serves as an excellent example.Read more…
Mainstream Music Monday: Slow Roll with Big Feels
Sometimes the best part of a ride is the moment you finally let go. This track isn’t about speed—it’s about feeling every note as you catch your breath and cool down. It’s soulful, cinematic, and just might leave you emotional in the best way.Read more…
Pedal into National Bike Month: Fun, Festive, and Fitness-Focused Ideas
May and June are prime time to get your riders inspired and moving. We’ve packed this page with creative ideas—from quick wins to full-on themed events—to help your studio tap into the excitement of National Bike Month, Ride to Work Day, and World Bicycle Day. Whether you’re building buzz with themed playlists or hosting a big charity ride, these ideas will get your riders talking and pedaling. Let’s ride!Read more…
Friday Favorites: A Fun, Iconic Punk Anthem
If this tune isn’t in your “favorites” list, it should be.Read more…
Theme Ride Thursday: Blast Off! Space Day Meets May the 4th 🚀
The Force is strong with this one! National Space Day (May 2) and Star Wars Day (May the 4th Be With You) align for an epic intergalactic theme ride. Choose from four stellar bucket playlists with over 560 spacey, sci-fi, and celestial songs, plus three out-of-this-world profiles to launch your class into orbit. Read more…
Mainstream Music Monday: A Climb That is Pure Fun
With a beat that grabs you from the first note, this new song from a beloved artist is a go-to for an energizing climb.Read more…
How to Coach Resistance in Your Indoor Cycling Class, Part 1: Why “Add a Turn” Misses the Mark
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…
Friday Favorites: Tuning In for Focus, Form, and Endurance
Looking for a track that meets you where you are—whether you’re zoning in on form, grinding through intervals, or finding your rhythm on a flat road? This one builds without pushing, drives without overwhelming, and somehow makes every pedal stroke feel intentional. It’s been on repeat in my rides lately, and once you try it, you’ll see why.Read more…