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Theme Ride Thursday: Four Thanksgiving Profiles and Four Bucket Playlists to Choose From!
The cornucopia of ICA Thanksgiving profiles is overflowing with four different and exciting rides—you should be able to teach a different one in the days leading up to Thanksgiving. Here they are all in one place to make it easier for you to locate them. Read more…
Theme Ride Thursday: Black Friday Playlist and Two Shopping-Themed Profiles
The day after Thanksgiving is not for the weak or the weary. You and your riders will stay energized not just on Black Friday but through the whole holiday season with songs from our Black Friday playlist and two energizing retail-therapy-themed profiles.Read more…
How to Develop a Faster Cadence, Part 5: Three Video Tips for Quicker Pedaling
In Part 5 of our cadence series, Jennifer shares three final high-cadence tips on video—including a technique borrowed from skiing that may unlock higher leg speed, a reminder about neuromuscular adaptation, and guidance on when (and if) you should stand at fast cadences. This short video will help you troubleshoot the most common barriers to pedaling quickly and smoothly.Read more…
Mainstream Music Monday: Reflection, Nostalgia, and Gratitude
Looking for a cool-down that goes deeper than lowering resistance and slowing cadence? This reflective track invites riders to think about the hills and flats of their year—what challenged them, what changed them, and what they’re grateful for. It’s the perfect choice for Thanksgiving week, pairing beautiful lyrics with cueing that leaves every rider feeling grounded, thankful, and a little stronger.Read more…
Friday Favorites: A Perfect Longer Climb
Check out the signature big, soaring voice overlaying cool, bassy house grooves, ambient, spacey synths, and calypso counterpoints—it’s a nice balance, and perfect for a longer climb.Read more…
How to Develop a Faster Cadence, Part 4: Make Cadence an Everyday Focus (and Powerful Cues to Coach It)
Cadence isn’t just a drill—it’s a core cycling skill. In part 4 of our series, Jennifer shows how to coach cadence in every ride, not only in drill-focused classes. You’ll get longer teaching cues explaining the physiology behind different leg speeds, plus short, punchy cues to sprinkle throughout any ride to help riders stay smooth, efficient, and in control. Making cadence a consistent focus turns occasional skill work into lasting performance gains.Read more…
Theme Ride Thursday: Say Hello to World Hello Day! 🌍👋
World Hello Day is November 21, and we’ve got you covered with over 180 songs for a Hello-themed ride! Whether you’re celebrating the spirit of connection or subbing a class for the first time, these playlists offer the perfect way to introduce yourself and kick things off on a positive note. Say hello, set the tone, and get ready for an unforgettable ride!Read more…
Theme Ride Thursday: TV Theme Songs, a Nostalgic Ride down Memory Lane!
We’ve compiled a playlist of iconic TV theme songs that will have your riders grinning from ear to ear. Whether you use these tunes for recoveries, intervals, or a full-on theme ride, the nostalgia factor is off the charts—get ready for sing-alongs and smiles as your class remembers their favorite shows!Read more…
Mainstream Music Monday: Short, Catchy, and Easygoing
This short, upbeat synthpop track is perfect for warming up or taking a smooth recovery. Easygoing and catchy, it has enough energy to keep momentum on a flat road or during a moderate-effort endurance segment.Read more…
Friday Favorites: Addictive…and Vindictive 💀
Danger lurks in the dark, pulling you into the shadows, and the climb becomes a chase—are you being hunted, or are you the hunter? Each pedal stroke drags you deeper into the unknown, resistance rising like a chill up your spine. Will your riders conquer the hill…or be conquered by it?Read more…








