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Theme Ride Thursday: An Excuse for the Roller Coaster Ride!
Did you know there’s a National Roller Coaster Day? Long before I discovered that fun fact, I was already teaching one of my most popular profiles—the Roller Coaster Ride—a mountain bike simulation full of climbs, drops, and whoop-de-doos. Now, I’ve got two versions of this ride: the original format and a themed update featuring songs that reference roller coasters. Check them out and let me know which one you love most!Read more…
Wednesday Timeless Classics: Progressive House with a Dancehall Twist
A genre-blending ’90s electronic track with a dancehall influence and a deep, hypnotic groove. At 100 BPM, it can be ridden as a high-cadence sweet spot or threshold effort or transformed into three sneaky intensity lifts within the song. Versatile, rhythmic, and deceptively tough.Read more…
Alpe d’Huez: The Legendary Climb
The Tour de France may be over, but this Alpe d’Huez profile is just getting started. Inspired by one of cycling’s most legendary climbs and this year’s unforgettable Stage 19, this is far more than a Tour-themed ride. It’s a timeless profile you’ll return to year after year—whether you’re teaching it next week, next winter, or the next time the Tour tackles Alpe d’Huez.Read more…
Mainstream Music Monday: Ramp It Up, Wild Style
Two ramps, one song, and a remix energetic enough to carry riders through.Read more…
Friday Favorites: The ’80s Band You Never Heard of…But Wish You Did
If you’re always searching for music your riders haven’t heard a hundred times, this forgotten gem from 1984 might be exactly what you’re looking for. With its steady 81 rpm cadence and infectious energy, it’s a natural fit for warm-ups, endurance rides, and tempo work.Read more…
Theme Ride Thursday: Are You READY? Over 215 Songs to Get Fired Up and READY!
Reboot your ride with this ever-growing playlist of 230 songs featuring “READY” in the title or lyrics. Perfect for interval pushes, hard climbs, recoveries, or setting the tone before a challenge. Are YOU ready?Read more…
Theme Ride Thursday: Honoring Your Favorite Band or Artist
Do you love the iconic sounds of Duran Duran? If your riders are also fans of their music or just passionate about the 80s, we’ve got a fantastic idea for you! August 10th is Duran Duran Appreciation Day, offering a perfect opportunity to create a themed ride or celebrate with a few of their timeless hits. NEW: Here are ways to celebrate any of your favorite artists!Read more…
Mainstream Music Monday: Saddle Up for This Week’s Hit
One of the biggest songs of 2026 is ready for your playlist. This week’s Mainstream Music Monday features a chart-topping country hit that’s perfect for a second warm-up song, using simple surge intervals to wake up the legs and prepare riders for the work ahead.Read more…
Friday Favorites: A Punk Summer Banger
Enjoy this wild, brash, foul-mouthed banger that’s ready to be the song of the summer for 2026. Think late ’90s, early 2000s post-punk.Read more…
Theme Ride Thursday: Pedaling down Memory Lane for MTV’s Launch Anniversary (Including Two Profiles!)
On August 1, 1981, MTV aired its very first broadcast and became a driving force in music culture, providing countless unforgettable moments. Riding to the tracks that once graced the screens of early MTV will evoke nostalgia for your older participants while introducing your younger riders to the roots of music video culture. So, let’s hop on our bikes, immerse ourselves in the magic of MTV’s inception, and pedal to the rhythms that defined an era of music television. Use one of our two ready-to-go profiles or create your own from the extensive bucket playlist.Read more…