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Theme Ride Thursday: Celebrate World Animal Day with a Ride Full of Creature Comforts!
Celebrate October 4 with a ride that goes a little wild! We’ve built an Animal Bucket Playlist with 360 tracks plus dedicated lists for cats, dogs, birds, and horses. From Bob Marley’s cheerful “Three Little Birds” to Grace Potter’s powerhouse “The Lion, The Beast, The Beat,” you’ll find songs to create a barnyard ride, a jungle adventure, or a full-on safari.Read more…
Theme Ride Thursday: World Mental Health Day 🌍💚
October 10 is World Mental Health Day, a chance to bring awareness, balance, and connection into your classes. This special theme ride emphasizes resilience, mindfulness, and community support—reminding riders they’re never alone on their journey. With a curated playlist of empowering songs and coaching cues, you’ll guide your class through climbs of perseverance, sprints of release, and moments of mindful recovery. 💚Read more…
Theme Ride Thursday: Ride Like a Spy—Shaken, Not Stirred Profile & Playlists
Celebrate James Bond Day with a thrilling ride that’s as smooth as 007 himself. Our “Shaken, Not Stirred” profile combines spy-themed music and HIIT drills to keep your riders engaged. Plus, with two spy-centric bucket playlists (~150 songs), you’ll have everything you need to create a high-stakes adventure in your next class!Read more…
Theme Ride Thursday: Sting Turns 75!
On October 2, we celebrate the 75th birthday of one of music’s most distinctive voices. From his iconic years with the Police to an extraordinary solo career, Sting has spent decades creating music that crosses genres, generations, and borders. Celebrate his incredible career by bringing a little Sting to the bike!Read more…
Wednesday Timeless Classics: Not Your Grandaddy’s Progressive Climb
This song was recorded by an obscure French electronic duo, titled after a little-known indie rocker, and remixed by another French artist. So why has such an esoteric tune been appreciated by my riders for over 20 years? Because it makes for an awesome progressive climb.Read more…
Mainstream Music Monday: No Rush, Just Rhythm
Smooth, soulful, and effortlessly cool, this modern R&B hit proves that powerful rides don’t always need a massive drop. With its hypnotic groove and steady pulse, it’s the perfect soundtrack for riders who love to settle in, find their flow, and let the music carry them.Read more…
Friday Favorites: Need More?
This song, from the debut album of a hot, young, Twin Cities–based rock band, will inspire your riders to give more on a short, powerful flat road.Read more…
Theme Ride Thursday: Rock-and-Roll for Rocktober (Because Rock Rules!)
It is an indisputable fact that ROCK AND ROLL IS PERFECT FOR CYCLING CLASSES in so many ways. Yes, that’s all caps—I’m yelling it from the rooftops! Here are a few of my favorite classic and modern rock songs and what I do to them. We also provide links to 14 varied rock-oriented profiles on ICA for you to play with. Read more…
Theme Ride Thursday: Breast Cancer Awareness Month 🎗️💗
October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month, and it’s the perfect time to design an empowering ride that celebrates strength, hope, and resilience. Whether you’re leading a fundraiser, teaming up for a specialty class, or simply dedicating one of your regular rides, this theme will inspire connection and community. We’ve also pulled from our collection of 35 inspirational playlists to give you all the music you need to honor survivors, support fighters, and remember loved ones.Read more…
Theme Ride Thursday: National One-Hit Wonder Day! With Two Ready-Made Profiles and a Large Bucket Playlist!
One-hit wonders are, by their very definition, songs that most people know but usually have no idea who the artist/band is because they are only known for one song. Because of their familiarity, they are great to add into rides but not all-one hit wonders are created equal and therefore, not all good for indoor cycling. Not to worry—we’ve done all the work for you to find the best ones! We have two ready-made profiles that you can use as well as a list of over 175 songs if you choose to create your own one-hit wonder theme ride.Read more…










