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Aisha asked me, how much cueing is too much? No one likes an instructor who talks non-stop, but we’ve also been in classes where not enough good cueing is given and the class seems to be at a loss on what to do or how hard to go. Here are 9 things to consider when doing a self-analysis on whether you are talking too much (or enough) in your classes.Read more…

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You are going to LOVE this profile! In 2021, I updated it with a new soundtrack. There are three profiles and playlists available, including our original created by Matt Scheffer, a fanatic about the Spring Classics bicycle races and an exceptional indoor cycling instructor. It’s an emotional, challenging, and very fun profile to offer your students, even those who might never have heard of the Paris–Roubaix. This race is so full of history and drama, you can’t help but have a great time as you visualize the pavé (the rugged cobbled sections of the brutal 160-mile race). Read more…

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Here are six different bucket playlists to peruse for songs to use for a “Be Happy” profile for International Happiness Day on March 20 (or truly, ANY day of the year you simply want to profess your happiness)! The six playlists are filled with specific songs about the following: “Happy/Joy,” “Feeling Good,” “Smile,” “Life Is Good,” “Dancing,” and “Alive.” Read more…