A laid-back reggae groove that brings all the good vibes—ideal for a warm-up, endurance flat, or sweat-worthy sweet-spot effort just below threshold. Total mood booster!Read more…
“Video Trained the Cycling Star” is a nostalgic threshold interval ride powered by songs from MTV’s first 100 videos. With six progressively shorter intervals and a playlist pulled entirely from MTV’s launch day, this ride blends challenging efforts with pop culture fun. Includes trivia for each song to share during recoveries.Read more…
On August 1, 1981, MTV aired its very first broadcast and became a driving force in music culture, providing countless unforgettable moments. Riding to the tracks that once graced the screens of early MTV will evoke nostalgia for your older participants while introducing your younger riders to the roots of music video culture. So, let’s hop on our bikes, immerse ourselves in the magic of MTV’s inception, and pedal to the rhythms that defined an era of music television. Read more…
This group has a signature drumming style that rises and falls, allowing you to choreograph melodramatic climbs with brief plateaus into your profile. Read more…
Leading a stage of the Tour de France in your cycling classes is an exhilarating experience, both for your riders and for you as an instructor. It’s an opportunity to use your best inspirational coaching skills paired with empowering music. Let’s dive into tips on creating and leading a Tour de France stage in your cycling classes! Read more…
Bastille Day is July 14. The Tour de France happens during the month of July. And there is always a reason to play French music in your cycling classes all year round. I’ve got everything you need in our bucket playlists of over 700 French songs, including pop, rock, alternative, hip-hop, dance, electronic, and, of course, the iconic classics such as Edith Piaf’s “La Vie en Rose.” Read more…
You don’t need a full theme ride to celebrate chocolate—but a song or two? Absolutely! This Theme Ride Thursday post includes a few fun chocolate-themed tracks, plus links to our “Sweet” and “Candy” bucket playlists and the Sweetest Sweet Spot profile for more sugary inspiration.Read more…
An iconic name from the 1980s returns with a new track that’s perfect for a slow, steady climb. With its smooth electronic vibe and introspective lyrics, it sets the tone for a longer effort where riders can settle in, find their rhythm, and commit to the road ahead—no surges, just sustained strength.Read more…
Get ready to ride the waves—inside your studio! This fun, summer-themed profile features eight intervals that alternate between slower climbs and faster flats, each hovering around threshold intensity or just above. With a beachy soundtrack and vibrant energy, it’s the perfect class to celebrate sunshine—or to chase it when the weather turns cold. (If you’re in the southern hemisphere, now’s the perfect time to bring the heat!)Read more…
This track from a 2001 movie soundtrack has long been a part of my playlists, especially when I need an exotic or hypnotic track. It fits well in any profile with a mind-body focus for a warm-up, cool-down, or moderate-intensity flat road at 95 rpm. Read more…