CYCLING INSTRUCTOR TRAINING TEST
PAPER 2026
◉ What are the rider safety guidelines during class
Answer: •Start With Lower Resistance, and Lower RPM's to Support
Safe and Effective Cycling Technique, and Smooth Transitions
•Focus on Form Cues Instructor Gives You, Remember to Breathe
and take Water Breaks
•Listen to Body, IF YOU BEGIN TO FEEL DIZZY, SLOWLY STOP
PEDALING, AND CAREFULLY DISMOUNT OFF THE BIKE, AND
INFORM INSTRUCTOR IMMEDIATELY.
◉ What are the rider safety guidelines after class?
Answer: •If Cycling is New in Workout, Riders Will Likely have Sore
Muscles After class. Decreases Over Time. Remind Riders to Stretch
Off the Bike to Improve Flexibility
•Encourage Riders to Attend 2-3 Spinning Classes Per Week to Build
Good Aerobic Base
◉ What are the instructor guidelines prior to starting class?
, Answer: •Introduce Yourself, Ask if There are New Riders. Set Up
Anyone Who is New by Determining Proper Saddle Height, Saddle
For/Aft Adjustment, Handlebar Height and, if Applicable, Handelbar
For/Aft Adjustments
•Ask Riders to Tighten Pop Pins and Double Knot or Tuck in Shoe
Laces
•Once Setup is Complete and Safety Checks Have Been Made, Briefly
Explain Profile, Goals, and Intensity of Class
◉ What are the Instructor Safety Guidelines During Class?
Answer: •Remind Riders They Can Go at Their Own Pace, No Matter
What Their Fellow Riders are Doing
•Cue Intensity and RPM's Throughout Ride
•Familiarize New Riders with All Movements at Reduced RPM's to
Encourage Control and Good Form
•Remind Riders to Maintain Connection to Resistance Knob
Throughout Ride
•Cue Hydration Breaks Throughout Ride
◉ What are the Instructor Safety Guidelines After Class?
Answer: •Cue Riders Through Cool Down
•Lead Class Through Full Body Stretch
•Follow Facility Guidelines for Resetting Bikes for Next Class