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Theme Ride Thursday: Canada Day ’80s Throwback—Class Profile!

2026-06-18
By: Fern Stancer
On: June 18, 2026
In: Class Profiles, Theme Ride Thursday
With: 0 Comments

Celebrate Canada Day on July 1 by throwing it back to the ’80s. Including a new profile that can be used to honor Canadian musicians or as a fun retro ride.Read more…

Theme Ride Thursday: Red, White, and Blue—A Fourth of July Bucket Playlist and Three Profiles!

2026-06-18
By: Jennifer Sage
On: June 18, 2026
In: Class Profiles, Theme Ride Thursday
With: 2 Comments

Hold on to your sparklers, folks, and get ready to ride to these songs of freedom! We’ve got three Fourth of July theme profiles to choose from—or make your own from our extensive collection of hundreds of songs.Read more…

Theme Ride Thursday: Canada Day. Try Out Our Two Profiles with Canadian Artists!

2026-06-18
By: Julianne Lafleur
On: June 18, 2026
In: Class Profiles, Theme Ride Thursday
With: 9 Comments

This post is for our friends up north and anyone who loves Canada. Learn about the history of Canada Day and celebrate it in your next profile with songs from our playlist, eh! Includes a profile celebrating Canadian artists! Read more…

Wednesday Timeless Classics: Hypnotic New Wave Climb

2026-06-17
By: Jennifer Sage
On: June 17, 2026
In: Weekly Music Suggestions
With: 1 Comment

A brooding 1982 new wave hit that became one of the first staples of early MTV—and early Spinning classes. At 60 rpm, this nearly 8-minute track delivers a sustained, muscular climb with a hypnotic groove that makes it perfect for focused threshold work.Read more…

Mainstream Music Monday: A New Song from Toy Story 5

2026-06-15
By: Fern Stancer
On: June 15, 2026
In: Weekly Music Suggestions
With: 0 Comments

Nostalgic, reflective, and fresh off a major soundtrack release, this song brings a softer energy to your playlist. Perfect for recovery work, cool-downs, or a moment of reflection, it invites riders to settle in, catch their breath, and connect with the music.Read more…

Friday Favorites: American Pop Party Anthem

2026-06-12
By: Susan Lafond
On: June 12, 2026
In: Weekly Music Suggestions
With: 0 Comments

This song has been waiting 11 years for its moment. Give it one in your cycling studio.Read more…

Theme Ride Thursday: Beatles Covers Add Depth and Variety to Your Playlists

2026-06-11
By: Fern Stancer
On: June 11, 2026
In: Theme Ride Thursday
With: 0 Comments

In 2023, we brought you our favorite Beatles songs. The next year, we shared our favorite Beatles covers to use in your cycling classes. Cover songs not only honor the original artist but also bring more depth and variety to your playlist.Read more…

Theme Ride Thursday: Summer Solstice, June 21. Try these Profiles to Celebrate Summer!

2026-06-11
By: Jennifer Sage
On: June 11, 2026
In: Class Profiles, Theme Ride Thursday
With: 0 Comments

The summer equinox is June 21—yet another great reason to create a fun theme ride. Here is a challenging profile, plus links to numerous other summer-themed profiles that you can use all through the summer, as well as bucket playlists (over 500 targeted songs!) to create your own.Read more…

Theme Ride Thursday: Global Beatles Day is June 25

2026-06-11
By: Fern Stancer
On: June 11, 2026
In: Music Resources
With: 1 Comment

June 25 is Global Beatles Day, recognizing a band that is often called the greatest and most influential in history. Here are suggestions on how to incorporate Beatles songs into your indoor cycling playlists.Read more…

Theme Ride Thursday: Travel Back in Time to 1996

2026-06-11
By: Fern Stancer
On: June 11, 2026
In: Music Resources, Theme Ride Thursday
With: 0 Comments

From the Atlanta Olympics to the rise of the internet, 1996 was a year filled with unforgettable moments and even more unforgettable music. Celebrate the 30th anniversary of this iconic year by revisiting the hits that dominated the charts and continue to fill playlists and fitness classes today.Read more…

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