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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. I’ve actually transitioned to using more rock and pop in my playlists (and less electronic music) as I’ve had a shift in my class demographics. 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: Waking Up and Rocking Out, the Ultimate Coffee-Themed Indoor Cycling Class!
Oct 1 is International Coffee Day. A celebration of our love for caffeine. ICA has two bucket playlists for you to incorporate some songs for your riders.Read more…
Theme Ride Thursday: Celebrate Music Around the World 🎶
As we all know, music can serve as a powerful tool to motivate, engage, and enhance the indoor cycling experience. We can celebrate this each year on International Music Day, a global observance dedicated to promoting the importance and the impact of music in our lives. Read more…
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…