Very few regulars.  Only about 8 to 10 per class.

High rate of first timers  in each class

Rookies and veteran expectations differ

Was hard enough to satisfy the veterans

Gave a happy sweaty lesson to the rookies, while teaching them correct riding positions

Was still fun for me!

Try to remember the faces of the participants. 

Make sure they are all well-positioned before you start.  This may take a while, so try to arrive 10 minutes earlier.

Explain the daily lesson plan by describing the ride.  Ex:  hills, sprints, etc.

During the warm-up I give them information about hand and body position.

I usually do little samples of the basics such as flat, walk and climb, so that everyone sees the correct technique.

Flats, Walking, Jumps then Runs, short Sprints.  Sprints last only 5-10 seconds with long recoveries

In the active phase of the class I spend time walking near the bikes of the rookies trying to let them understand "cadence" , "positions" and "resistance"

For the  "veterans" I usually look at their cadence and resistance and do little adjustment if necessary while giving them the motivation they need to push a little harder.

Start with incremental climb or sprints

Then continue with a combination of Interval Runs, Interval Climbs, Slow Seated and Standing Climbs, Fast Seated and Standing Climbs.

Recovery lasts about 45 seconds to 1 minute between between each song

The last song is a flat song.  Usually I do a happy-end with cartoons songs or a 70's disco loop-climb,medium resistance with seat climb/walk/stand climb sets.

In the cool-down session I pass through the bike telling the riders what we have just accomplished.  Congratulate them! 

I also explain the mistakes that were made and offer corrections for next time.

The cool down consists of torso and arm stretches