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Studio layout — best practice for screen, bikes, and lighting

Layout tips for screen placement, bike rows, and lighting so every rider has a clear view.

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Written by John Weaver

CicloStudio is flexible — there's no fixed layout you have to follow. The single rule: every rider needs a clear view of the studio screen.

The basics

  • Studio screen or projector — large enough that riders at the back can read RPM, intervals and zone colours clearly.

  • Mounted at a height every rider can see — usually slightly above seated-rider eyeline.

  • Bike rows arranged so no rider is blocked by another. Slight stagger helps in deeper rooms.

  • Sound system angled toward the bike floor, not just the front row.

What about a dedicated instructor display?

You don't need one. The instructor uses Trainer Dials on their personal phone or tablet — current and next interval, leaderboard sorting, challenge controls. So the instructor can walk around the studio rather than being stuck at a console.

Pod screens for big rooms

For larger studios, add a second screen as a Pod behind the bikes — most often a Pod Leaderboard so riders at the back have a clear view of their position. See "Can I add a second screen or a Pod Leaderboard?".

Lighting (optional but powerful)

A DMX-controlled studio lighting setup — driven by your CicloHub — synchronises lighting colour and intensity to the live class zone. Riders feel the intervals before they see the dial.

Class size

CicloStudio doesn't impose a class-size limit — it's a function of your room and bike count. The Unlimited plan removes any per-bike billing concern.

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