Peloton “Mastering The Basics: Cycling” Program: Class List, Schedule, Overview, Badges & Description

Peloton's Mastering the Basics: Cycling program is a good overview program for someone first starting out with a Peloton Bike. Take this program to get an overview of what the different class types are, find out the coaching style of several instructors, and just get more comfortable with the Peloton platform in general.

Overview of Peloton's "Mastering the Basics: Cycling" Program

Peloton's "Mastering the Basics: Cycling" Program Description

Here is the official description for "Mastering the Basics: Cycling" from Peloton: "Level-up your rides in this 6-week program where you'll discover new ways to improve strength and increase endurance. From using weights on the Bike to interval training, you'll be ready for anything after this program."

Peloton's "Mastering the Basics: Cycling" Program Badges

It wouldn't be a Peloton program without badges (you can always find a full list here). You can earn a Bronze badge for completing 14 classes, Silver badge for completing 20 classes, Gold badge for completing 26 classes out of the total 28 classes.

Instructors for Mastering the Basics: Cycling for Peloton

There are 21 different coaches for the Mastering the Basics: Cycling program. They are:

  • Tunde Oyeneyin
  • Robin Arzón
  • Emma Lovewell
  • Cody Rigsby
  • Hannah Corbin
  • Ally Love
  • Denis Morton
  • Jess Sims
  • Leanne Hainsby
  • Matt Wilpers
  • Jess King
  • Alex Toussaint
  • Olivia Amato
  • Jenn Sherman
  • Ben Alldis
  • Kendall Toole
  • Christine D'Ercole
  • Hannah Frankson
  • Irène Scholz
  • Erik Jäger
  • Sam Yo

How to join the Peloton Mastering the Basics: Cycling program

At time of publishing programs can be joined from the Peloton Bikes, Tread, or Peloton Digital app. They are not available through Peloton's website. Simply browse to the programs area, find the Mastering the Basics: Cycling program, and join the program.

Schedule & Class List for Peloton's "Mastering the Basics: Cycling" Program

The following is a list of the classes for each week which are part of the program. Note that as part of Peloton's relaunch of programs, these classes are "locked" and only available as you progress through the program. However, you can click any class name in the list below to find it, where you can then bookmark or add it to your stack and take it now if you want.

Week 1 Schedule & Class List for Mastering the Basics: Cycling program on Peloton

Start Week 1 working on form and technique. Take a post-ride stretch after each class, and use one weekday and one weekend day for longer stretches and recovery!

Day 1 - 20 min Beginner Ride with Tunde Oyeneyin - 2020/10/08 @ 5:00pm

Day 2 - 20 min Low Impact Ride with Emma Lovewell - 2020/08/03 @ 12:15pm

Day 5 - 20 min Beginner Ride with Alex Toussaint - 2020/12/22 @ 8:30am

Day 7 - 20 min Low Impact Ride with Jess King - 2020/06/11 @ 5:00pm

Week 2 Schedule & Class List for Mastering the Basics: Cycling program on Peloton

Begin Week 2 with Beginner and Advanced Beginner rides, then lighten things up with a Pop Ride. Take two rest days to stretch and recover during the week and on the weekend.

Day 1 - 20 min Beginner Ride with Leanne Hainsby - 2020/12/17 @ 1:00am

Day 2 - 15 min 80s Ride with Robin Arzón - 2020/10/24 @ 10:15am

Day 5 - 20 min Beginner Ride with Matt Wilpers - 2020/12/21 @ 8:30am

Day 7 - 20 min Pop Ride with Cody Rigsby - 2020/08/29 @ 8:45am

Week 3 Schedule & Class List for Mastering the Basics: Cycling program on Peloton

Week 3 is here and it's time to introduce light hand weights into your routine. Remember those post-ride stretches and be sure to build two rest days into your schedule.

Day 1 - 30 min Advanced Beginner Ride with Hannah Corbin - 2020/12/03 @ 7:30am

Day 2 Class 1 - 20 min Hip Hop Ride with Ally Love - 2020/11/09 @ 12:00am

Day 2 Class 2 - 10 min Arms Toning with Tunde Oyeneyin - 2020/11/24 @ 9:00am

Day 5 - 20 min Low Impact Ride with Jenn Sherman - 2020/08/27 @ 7:00am

Day 7 - 20 min Rock Ride with Olivia Amato - 2020/09/13 @ 11:45am

Week 4 Schedule & Class List for Mastering the Basics: Cycling program on Peloton

Sharpen your skills and get stronger in Week 4! Try out your first strength class to complement your cardio. As always, recover with post-ride stretches and two rest days.

Day 1 - 20 min 90s Ride with Robin Arzón - 2020/10/21 @ 12:05pm

Day 2 Class 1 - 30 min Advanced Beginner Ride with Ben Alldis - 2020/12/11 @ 1:10am

Day 2 Class 2 - 10 min Prince Core Strength with Emma Lovewell - 2020/08/14 @ 8:00am

Day 5 - 20 min Yoga Flow: Hips with Denis Morton - 2020/11/16 @ 6:00pm

Day 7 - 30 min 2000s Ride with Kendall Toole - 2020/09/14 @ 11:30am

Week 5 Schedule & Class List for Mastering the Basics: Cycling program on Peloton

Continue to build confidence on the Bike in Week 5. Then feel the burn in your first Resistance Bands workout and Intervals & Arms class.

Day 1 - 30 min Low Impact Ride with Christine D'Ercole - 2020/10/07 @ 7:30am

Day 2 Class 1 - 20 min 2010s Ride with Hannah Frankson - 2020/12/05 @ 11:00am

Day 2 Class 2 - 20 min Resistance Bands: Full Body with Hannah Corbin - 2020/09/09 @ 6:20am

Day 5 - 20 min Recovery Ride with Irène Scholz - 2020/12/23 @ 12:00pm

Day 7 - 30 min Intervals & Arms Ride with Cody Rigsby - 2020/11/05 @ 7:30am

Week 6 Schedule & Class List for Mastering the Basics: Cycling program on Peloton

You've built up your endurance, added arms to your rides and gotten comfortable out of the saddle! Congrats, you've mastered the basics. Now finish the program strong!

Day 1 - 45 min Classic Rock Ride with Denis Morton - 2020/10/06 @ 5:00pm

Day 2 Class 1 - 20 min 80s Ride with Sam Yo - 2020/09/23 @ 2:55am

Day 2 Class 2 - 15 min Pop Ride with Erik Jäger - 2020/12/23 @ 1:00pm

Day 5 - 30 min Bootcamp: Bodyweight with Jess Sims - 2020/09/15 @ 9:00am

Day 7 - 20 min Recovery Ride with Ally Love - 2020/10/12 @ 5:00pm



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