While carpe diem inspires us to make the most of today, carpe annum—”seize the year”—encourages us to expand that mindset and embrace the entire year ahead. This ride is about looking at the opportunities, challenges, and possibilities the new year offers and claiming them with confidence and determination. This ride isn’t just a workout—it’s a celebration of possibility.Read more…
Embark on a transformative journey with our Martin Luther King tribute ride, a truly empowering experience. Last year, two riders approached me after my class, expressing profound gratitude for the moving tribute. The ride is not easy, but the impactful songs help to overcome the difficulties. If you prefer to craft your own tribute ride, explore our curated bucket playlist featuring more than 110 powerful songs that encapsulate the essence of this remarkable man, his spirit, and the cultural and societal backdrop of his era.Read more…
Every instructor should have a large pool of short recovery songs to choose from. Every profile, except a steady-state endurance ride, benefits from moments for a physical and mental break. Here are over 6,000 songs that work perfectly for your recovery tracks, broken into three bucket playlists (and yes! Believe me, you’ll need a lot!). One is for shorter songs and one is for when you need some longer (over 3:15) songs for easier segments. A third one gathers whole albums of short songs if you want a recovery theme. Both Spotify and Apple playlists are provided. Read more…
I received this question: “One of my riders asked me if indoor cycling is weight bearing enough to be beneficial for someone dealing with osteopenia. Any thoughts or insights or studies that I could pass along?” For the answer, I went to someone with far more knowledge than me. This is an important issue for all of us and our students, so make sure you are informed. Read more…
Looking for a fun, festive profile to bring holiday cheer to your riders? This ride is packed with seasonal tunes (and a few laughs). Along the way, your riders will pedal their hearts out to help save Christmas—and celebrate when the mission is a success. It’s the perfect last-minute addition to your holiday lineup!Read more…
This Grammy award–winning artist’s style often fuses retro influences—funk, soul, and psychedelia—with edgy modern production. This track exemplifies that style, with a driving rhythm and sharp, confident vocals that inspire grit and determination, perfect for an interval or a fast climb.Read more…
Challenge your riders with five dynamic ramp intervals, each building intensity in unique ways. The first two ramps ease riders in, while the last three push them to anaerobic peaks. The grand finale? A 12-minute climb that may appear moderate but tests endurance and focus after the demands of the ramps. This profile is perfect for building strength, stamina, and mental resilience!Read more…
This hilly, fun holiday profile will fill your class with cheer. But heads up…it includes five songs that are unavailable on any streaming service. To use these energetic mashup songs, you’ll have to download the MP3s from a website. If that’s not for you, no problem—we have a holiday bucket playlist with almost 300 songs to choose from, including about 50 newer gems.Read more…
One of my favorite yearly traditions over the holidays is to teach a Winter Solstice ride using songs from our bucket playlist on the theme of lights. Here is my most recent version of Shari Miranda’s Winter Solstice theme profile…plus Shari’s updated version of her profile as well! We both use some of the same songs, but we do different things to the songs; this way, you can choose which choreography you prefer! Be sure to download both versions. Read more…
Ready to challenge your riders with high-cadence, high-power intervals? This turbine-inspired drill pushes limits, builds speed, and boosts anaerobic power—but it demands a solid warm-up and mental grit. Are your riders up for it?Read more…