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Mainstream Music Monday: A Relentless 3-Minute Powerhouse for VO2 Max Work
This track is a rare gem—3 minutes of relentless, high-octane energy that makes it perfect for FTP tests, VO2 max intervals, or any sustained high-intensity effort.Read more…
Friday Favorites: A Powerful Climb from the ’90s
A ’90s anthem that builds from soft pedal strokes to an emotional push that leaves everything on the road.Read more…
Class Profile: Varied Ramp Intervals—Descending Duration
Take your riders on a dynamic journey with Varied Ramp Intervals: Descending Duration. Six intervals gradually shorten while moving from Zone 3 to Zone 5. The longer ramps demand focus and persistence, rewarding steady effort, while the shorter ones keep riders engaged and challenged, even as fatigue sets in.Read more…
Theme Ride Thursday: Embrace the Beauty of the Autumn Equinox!
The Autumn Equinox is September 22—time to celebrate this season that brings a sense of change, beauty, and reflection. This change in the weather and shorter daylight hours also has a magical effect on indoor cycling studios around the world. As autumn settles in, you notice fuller classes as outdoor athletes find their way back indoors. The earlier sunsets and cooler temperatures signal a natural change in routines, making it a perfect time to welcome these riders back. Creating an autumn-themed ride is a fantastic way to acknowledge the change in the air with your regulars and make new riders feel at home. Read more…
Theme Ride Thursday: International Day of Peace, September 21
September 21 is International Day of Peace. In this era of unrest around the globe, it’s the perfect time to conduct a peace-themed ride. Or, if you’re moved to respond to the weight of unsettling current events with a simple message of peace, you don’t need a whole ride dedicated to it. Check out our bucket playlist (~110 songs) for a couple of songs to set the tone at the beginning and end of your next ride.Read more…
Wednesday Timeless Classics: Uplifting and Inspiring
Our featured track this week feels more like a moving meditation than a warm-up song. Gentle at first, then soaring and expansive, it draws riders inward, helping them clear distractions and find presence in the moment. By the end, the room is primed for both strength and focus. It’s also ideal for special rides—think charity events, long endurance sessions, or moments when you want the room to feel united.Read more…
Mainstream Music Monday: Pedal to the Pop Floor
This week’s pick comes in hot—glossy, bold, and unapologetically high-octane. If you like your tracks fierce and your beats fast, don’t skip this one. Plus, it’s super versatile so you’ll definitely be able to find more than one way to get it into your next class!Read more…
Friday Favorites: Break Out Your Flannel
Many current bands are harkening back to the sound of ’90s grunge but this one does it the best. And this song is an infectious earworm to climb to. If your riders like bands like Veruca Salt, Hole, or The Breeders, they’ll love this tune.Read more…
Theme Ride Thursday: 🚴♀️ Ride Back to 1975—50 Years of Legendary Tracks
Take your riders on a 50-year flashback! Each year, you can celebrate the hits from half a century ago with a themed ride full of nostalgia, stories, and timeless music. We’ll show you how to find the top songs, add fun trivia, and build a “bucket playlist” you can return to again and again. This year, we’ve already done the work for you…presenting, 1975!Read more…
Theme Ride Thursday: Elevate Your Indoor Cycling with Dance-Inspired Jams for National Dance Day
National Dance Day is just around the corner—September 20! What better way to celebrate than by infusing your indoor cycling sessions with the electrifying energy of dance-inspired beats and lyrics? Our three bucket playlists feature over 440 songs, curated to energize your riders and keep them grooving throughout the ride. You can also celebrate this engaging theme any day of the year!Read more…