This versatile song can play many roles. I love to use it as a warm-up, but it also works beautifully in the middle of your ride as a gentle climb, a slight headwind, or a moderate-energy flat road. Wherever you place it, the singer’s haunting, otherworldly voice has a way of drawing you in and making even the simplest stretch of road feel deeper, more mysterious, and more meaningful.Read more…

Celebrate October 4 with a ride that goes a little wild! We’ve built an Animal Bucket Playlist with 360 tracks plus dedicated lists for cats, dogs, birds, and horses. From Bob Marley’s cheerful “Three Little Birds” to Grace Potter’s powerhouse “The Lion, The Beast, The Beat,” you’ll find songs to create a barnyard ride, a jungle adventure, or a full-on safari.Read more…

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. We also provide links to 14 varied rock-oriented profiles on ICA for you to play with. Read more…

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…

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…

The first time I heard this song was at a Spinning® session at CanFitPro a gazillion years ago. Josh Taylor was leading the sold-out session; everyone was out of the saddle pedaling in sync. The lights were low, the energy was through the roof, and Josh didn’t have to say much at all. The beats, the rhythm, the sweat, the drums drove the pedals. The music was in complete control of the room. I remember to this day the impact this song had on me, and I wasn’t even riding—I was observing!Read more…