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…
Three short bursts of fire, a powerful message, and several ways to put this 87 bpm rocker to work in your next class.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…
International Dance Day is in April, National Dance Day is in September. What better way to celebrate than by infusing your indoor cycling sessions with the electrifying energy of dance-inspired beats and lyrics? Our three bucket playlists feature over 470 songs, curated to energize your riders and keep them grooving throughout the ride. We’ve also got a dance-themed profile for you to use as is or modify it with your own favorite tracks. You can also celebrate this engaging theme any day of the year!Read more…
National Hispanic Heritage Month is the perfect time for indoor cycling instructors to infuse a burst of vibrant energy into their classes. One way to honor this rich cultural celebration is by leading a Latin-themed profile with the pulsating rhythms of Latin music. Our bucket playlist offers 340 songs to choose from.Read more…
This is a theme ride based on Latin pop songs that can be used any time of the year but will be particularly popular from September 15 to October 15 to “celebrar” the contributions of the multitude of talented Latino musicians for Hispanic Heritage month. The rhythm of the “música” will keep riders “bailando” even as they leave class. The overall objective is “divertirse,” or to have fun, with this strength interval profile of three long fiesta sets with progressively increasing intensity.Read more…
This week’s featured track ebbs and flows with changing textures and energy, inviting you to craft a climb that’s as engaging as it is immersive. It’s also the ninth song we’ve featured from this remarkable artist—the most of any artist in ICA’s music library. Two versions, countless coaching possibilities. Read more…
From gentle piano accompaniment to unforgettable solos, the piano can completely change the mood of a ride. Celebrate International Piano Month with songs that bring beautiful melodies, emotional moments, and plenty of coaching possibilities to your cycling studio.Read more…