After a minor biking mishap (don’t worry, I’m fine!), the Gratitude Ride has been updated into a 60-minute profile with fresh songs and coaching cues. Bring gratitude, connection, and energy to your classes this week!Read more…
Looking for a short, spicy track to ignite a breathless push? This indie-pop duo delivers a punchy 100 rpm burst you can use as a quick anaerobic interval that leaves riders exhilarated…and wanting more.Read more…
As indoor cycling instructors, we know just how transformative music can be in a class. It drives every pedal stroke, sets the rhythm, and inspires riders to push harder while staying in the flow. World Techno Day (December 9) is the perfect moment to celebrate electronic music in all its forms—techno, melodic techno, trance, club, and house—tracks with rhythms and tempos that naturally support seated or standing climbs, helping riders settle into the ride and find their flow.Read more…
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…
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…
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…
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…
A rock anthem from the early ’70s sets the stage for a joyful, free-spirited ride full of rolling hills, sing-along moments, and pure energy. This week’s Timeless Classic celebrates the kind of music that makes you forget you’re working hard and lets you just feel the road. Read more…
Ready to help your riders spin their legs faster with control and intention? 🚴♀️ Part 3 of our cadence series dives into drills like ladders, pyramids, spin-ups, and accelerations. Learn how to build smooth, powerful leg speed, adapt coaching for different riders, and put it all into practice with seven ICA profiles and a live workshop.Read more…
This track builds slowly but surely, layering resistance over 8.5 minutes to create a climb that’s both hypnotic and electrifying. Riders feel every pulse of the guitar as they push through six gradual stages, making it a climb to remember.Read more…