The interface of the lesson

During a CycleMasters lesson, you’ll see your lesson data at the bottom of the screen. This makes it easy to follow the coach’s instructions and to see how your effort is developing.

Which data you see depends on the sensors you’ve connected and the items you’ve chosen yourself.

Parts of the lesson interface

Interface labels may be displayed in Dutch or English.

• Distance – the distance you’ve covered. Without a connected bike, this is an estimate.
• Speed – your speed at that moment. This value is only available with a connected bike.
• Cadence – the number of pedal revolutions per minute, also known as RPM. For this, you need a connected bike or a cadence sensor.
• Target Zone – shows the track’s target zone without your own measured zone. This metric is especially useful when you do not have a connected bike and follow the intended intensity by feel.
• Heart Rate – your current heart rate. You only see this value with a connected heart rate monitor or Apple Watch.
• Zone – your current zone, optionally shown in relation to the target zone. With a connected bike that measures power, your zone is based on your power output and FTP.
• Track – the remaining time of the current track.
• Total – the remaining time of the entire lesson.
• Calories – the estimated number of calories burned. With a connected bike that measures power or a heart rate monitor, the calculation uses your sensor data. This makes it more personal and less dependent on general estimates. Calorie expenditure remains an estimate.

The data helps you train in the right track zone. If you don’t have a connected sensor, you can still follow the indicated target zone by feel.

Comparing your RPM with the instructor’s RPM target

During the lesson, you can compare your own RPM with the instructor’s RPM target. Your RPM shows your current cadence, while the RPM target is the lesson’s indicated target cadence, capped at 120 RPM. This makes it easy to see whether you’re keeping to the indicated pace.

Is your RPM below the target? Your cadence is lower than indicated. Is your RPM above the target? Your cadence is higher. The displayed RPM target helps you match your cadence to the lesson.

CycleMasters caps the displayed RPM target at 120 RPM. In some lessons, particularly older ones, the instructor may indicate a higher cadence. The interface still shows a target of no more than 120 RPM. You do not need to follow that higher cadence. If you choose to go faster, that is your own choice; CycleMasters does not ask you to do so.

To see and compare your own RPM, you need a connected bike or cadence sensor that transmits cadence data.

Show or hide parts

You decide which data you want to see on screen during a lesson. Your selection is saved, so you’ll see the same metrics during your next lesson. The order of the metrics is fixed and cannot be changed.

1. During the lesson, tap the sliders icon at the top of the screen to open the display settings.
2. Use the switches in the metrics section to choose which data to show or hide.
3. Close the settings to continue training.

On every device, you can display a maximum of six metrics at a time. The metrics section shows how many you have enabled, for example 6/6. Have you reached the maximum and want to see something else? Turn off a different part first.

Not all parts are always available. For example, you only see heart rate when you have a heart rate monitor or Apple Watch connected, and speed, cadence, and power data depend on your bike or cycling sensor.

Where can I see my speed?

Your current speed appears under Speed. You need a connected bike that transmits speed data. Not every Bluetooth bike transmits this data.

If you cannot see your speed, use the sliders icon at the top of the screen to open the display settings and check that Speed is enabled in the metrics section. Also see the steps for bike or sensor connection problems.