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Teaching to a Variety of Different Abilities in One Class, Part 2: Seven Tips to Teaching to a Mixed Class
In part 1 of Teaching to a Variety of Different Abilities, we discussed the four different categories that differentiate your riders. Here are seven tips to get you thinking about teaching more effectively to a mixed class.Read more…
Friday Favorites: Oh-So Satisfying
If you’ve ever wanted a song that feels like diving headfirst into a pool of glitter while riding a rainbow unicorn, this is it. Read more…
Wednesday Timeless Classics: Climbing to Crescendos
This artist’s music was on a crescendo in the early 2000s before hitting the top in 2011. It’s been on a decrescendo since then. The crescendos and decrescendos make for a great climb.Read more…
Mainstream Music Monday: High-Octane 30/30s or VO2 Max Intervals
This high-octane track will supercharge your interval training. At 3 minutes with an energetic 83 rpm, it’s perfect for a Zone 5 (supra-threshold) VO2 max effort and for those with power, it works nicely as a 3-minute FTP test. You can also pull this one out for 30/30s.Read more…
Teaching to a Variety of Different Abilities in One Class, Part 1: Five Categories of Riders
The very simplicity of indoor cycling means that classes are often filled with participants who have a wide variety of fitness levels, skill levels, experience, and goals. This presents challenges for instructors who strive to be both attentive to each, yet mindful of all. Instructors may wonder if they’re able to give equal attention to all of the riders, or if that is even necessary. Subbing a class or teaching a regular class with an influx of new riders (typical in the new year) is a balancing act. Fortunately, these challenges come with opportunities for all instructors to up their game in coaching to varied abilities. Read more…
Friday Favorites: A Song from the ’60s, Rerecorded and Remixed
At the core of the song’s existential poetry is a universally relatable feeling, making it timeless.Read more…
Theme Ride Thursday: Canada Day Throwback—New Profile!
Celebrate Canada Day on July 1 by throwing it back to the ’80s. Including a new profile that can be used to honor Canadian musicians or as a fun retro ride.Read more…
Theme Ride Thursday: Red, White, and Blue—A Fourth of July Bucket Playlist and Two Profiles!
Hold on to your sparklers, folks, and get ready to ride to these songs of freedom! We’ve got two theme profiles to choose from—or make your own from our extensive collection of songs.Read more…
Theme Ride Thursday: Canada Day. Try Out Our Profile with Canadian Artists!
This post is for our friends up north and anyone who loves Canada. Learn about the history of Canada Day and celebrate it in your next profile with songs from our playlist, eh! Includes a profile celebrating Canadian artists! Read more…
Wednesday Timeless Classics: A Feel-Good Climb (RIP Dario G!) 💔
I just love this song to pieces! It has a happy-go-lucky feel, and you can’t help but smile when you climb to it. UPDATE June 2024: We are reposting this WTC to honor Paul Spencer (Dario G) who passed away on 6/17/2024. Read more…