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Friday Favorites: Two Minutes of HIT Power
In a race with a sprint finish or as a HIIT session, this short driving song will leave your riders breathless. Read more…
Mainstream Music Monday: A Classic ’90s Rock Hammer-Fest!
Music should get us out of our comfort zone, not into it. This song, like so many other by this band, does the trick.Read more…
Profile: In Honor of Mountains to Celebrate International Mountain Day
I created this profile In Honor of Mountains to celebrate International Mountain Day on December 11, but, of course, good climbing profiles with great music can be used any time of the year. Almost all of the songs are based on the theme of mountains and being “on top of the world.” 2023: A NEW ALL-CLIMBING VERSION OF THIS PROFILE HAS BEEN ADDED!Read more…
Theme Ride Thursday: International Mountain Day (Updated with a New Profile)
Did you know that December 11 is International Mountain Day? What a joy to know that something we love to simulate in our cycling classes has been given its own day to be honored! It’s a great way to create a theme and promote a special day of climbing to honor mountains. We give you a playlist on the theme of mountains, summit, and top of the world with 160 songs to help you create your own mountain-themed ride. We also have two special profiles on this theme, including a new one called “The Alpine Ascent: Celebrating International Mountain Day.”Read more…
Theme Ride Thursday: Celebrating World Techno Day in Your Cycling Studio
As indoor cycling instructors, we understand the profound impact that music can have on our classes. It’s the driving force behind every pedal stroke, helping our riders find motivation, rhythm, and a sense of purpose on their journey. World Techno Day (December 9) is the perfect opportunity to celebrate the genre that has become synonymous with high-energy workouts and futuristic beats—electronic music.Read more…
Wednesday Timeless Classics: Acoustic Downtempo Perfect For Cool-Down, Recovery, Flat, or Climb
Music from an American EDM artist who transformed the craft of electronic music. Read more…
Mainstream Music: Don’t Miss this Great Flat Road
Warning: Before you see what this week’s suggestion is, I suggest you check your temperature…because you’re about to run a fever. A pop king gives us a great flat road that is both short and sweet, and perfect for so many moments during your cycling class!Read more…
Friday Favorites: Playing This Song Is a Good Idea, Right?
This song, from one of today’s hottest artists, is great for a short, punchy climb that’s fun to ride.
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Mainstream Music: Empowering Song by a Musical Superstar
A Grammy-nominated song that is an empowering ballad. Great for a hard climb.Read more…
Class Profile: Four Climbs: A Saxophone-Infused Musical Odyssey
The end result of assembling this profile and playlist exceeded even my own expectations. I hope you and your riders enjoy this exhilarating and challenging profile as much as mine did and that your participants cheer on your saxophone-infused musical journey. Read more…