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Mainstream Music Monday: The Sprint Song You Didn’t Know You Needed
This track is fast, fiery, and built for speed intervals. The beat hits hard right out of the gate and doesn’t let up until the final seconds. It’s got just the right amount of chaos to keep your riders locked in and breathless. Just press play and try to keep up.Read more…
Friday Favorites: A Soaring, Synth-Driven Climb
Are you a Numanoid? Check out this song—you may be one of us! Read more…
Theme Ride Thursday: Ocean, Sea, Beach, and Waves
June 8 is World Ocean Day. One of the criteria for deciding whether a concept or an “international day” is worthy of a theme ride is whether there are a lot of songs on that theme that are good for indoor cycling. The good news: oceans definitely qualify, especially if you add the theme of water or beaches, or even just songs that make you feel like you’re sitting on a beach mesmerized by the hypnotic lapping of the waves (an Ibiza chill song comes to mind).Read more…
Theme Ride Thursday: Papa Palooza, A Father’s Day Extravaganza Ride
A shout-out to all dads from ICA, including a profile called “Papa Palooza” by Fern Stancer. Also included is a bucket Spotify playlist with 150 songs to choose from to honor the fathers in your classes!Read more…
Theme Ride Thursday: With a Little Help from Our Friends
Riding a bike that goes nowhere is so much better with your friends. Let’s celebrate “National Best Friends Day” on June 8th and “International Friendship Day” on July 30th with a fun profile by Fern and a bucket playlist of awesome songs about friendships (190 of them)! Read more…
How to Coach Resistance in Your Indoor Cycling Class, Part 5: Cause and Effect—Exploring the Impact of Cadence and Resistance
In part 4 of this series I gave you critical information about how to cue resistance so that students find the amount of load or gear they need to meet the goals you set for that segment of your profile. In part 5, we manipulate the variables of that vital equation. I also give you 7 drills that you can use to create your own awareness exercises, solidifying the concept in your riders’ minds.
Mainstream Music Monday: A Quick Burst of Energy
Need a track that brings a ton of energy in a short duration? This band, who will be inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame later this year, brings it to you.Read more…
Class Profile: Climbing the Adirondack High Peaks
Inspired by New York’s breathtaking Adirondack High Peaks, this 60-minute ride features five progressive climbs that build strength and endurance. From steady efforts to dynamic surges, each climb mirrors the challenge of summiting one of the 46 famed peaks. The final push channels the grit needed to reach Mount Marcy, the tallest in the state. Get ready to ride through history, beauty, and raw determination.Read more…
Friday Favorites: Set Your Climb Ablaze 🔥
Be sure to bring a fire extinguisher to cool off your riders after they feel the burn with this progressive climb.Read more…
How to Coach Resistance in Your Indoor Cycling Class, Part 4: Solving for X—Coaching Resistance with Cadence and Intensity as Your Guide
In Part 4 of this series, we tackle the heart of resistance cueing: helping riders find the right amount of load to match your intended intensity for each segment. Instead of defaulting to “turn it up,” you’ll use a simple yet powerful equation to connect cadence, resistance, and intensity—and learn how to coach that relationship more clearly. You’ll also get specific cues to help riders discover their own ideal resistance at various cadences and efforts, along with song suggestions to support each scenario.Read more…