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Inspired by the Country Music Awards, this ready-to-teach profile takes riders through three progressively longer climbs set to a mix of classic and crossover country hits. Whether you’re a lifelong fan or just curious to dip your boots into the genre, you’ll find the perfect soundtrack for the saddle. You’ll also get themed cues to bring that Nashville energy to your class—plus two big bucket playlists full of traditional and crossover country tracks perfect for the cycling studio.Read more…

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There is a scientific reason why humans love drumming—drums move us in ways few other instruments do! When you hear that intriguing driving or tribal beat, you feel compelled to tap your fingers, sway your body, and nod your head, and you want to get out on the dance floor. Here are more than 230 songs to choose from for a drumming-focused theme ride for International Drum Month…or any time of the year.Read more…

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The Force is strong with this one! National Space Day (May 2) and Star Wars Day (May the 4th Be With You) align for an epic intergalactic theme ride. Choose from four stellar bucket playlists with over 560 spacey, sci-fi, and celestial songs, plus three out-of-this-world profiles to launch your class into orbit. Read more…

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Coaching resistance is one of the more challenging aspects of being an indoor cycling instructor. In this series, you will learn the two most common yet ineffective methods of teaching resistance. We will then provide you with a technique of encouraging your riders to add load in a way that will help them experience what your profile is calling for so they can be more successful. We will end with dozens of creative coaching cues for adding resistance. You will emerge a better, more informed instructor. Read more…

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What better way to pay tribute to Mother Earth than through the very act of cycling—one of the most environmentally friendly modes of transportation? Whether indoors or out, riding a bicycle connects us to the planet in a deeply meaningful way. This April, bring that connection into your cycling studio with an Earth Day–themed ride that celebrates the breathtaking beauty of nature and reminds us why protecting it matters. We’ve created two bucket playlists to help you craft the perfect Earth Day ride, with over 500 songs to choose from.Read more…

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Some songs are more than music—they’re an invitation to let go. This week’s Timeless Classic brings a soulful, calming energy that helps riders transition from the intensity of class to a peaceful, refreshed state of mind. It’s a track that’s stood the test of time, offering the perfect backdrop to lower heart rates, ease breathing, and send everyone off the bike feeling grounded and renewed.Read more…

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Much like a fine wine, a well-crafted indoor cycling class is the result of expertise, experimentation, and careful refinement. The consumer—in this case, the student in cycling class—may or may not understand the science behind it—they only know this is their favorite instructor, the one who consistently delivers an incredible experience.Read more…

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Progressive dueling intervals has been a staple profile template here at ICA for nearly a decade—and for good reason. It’s dynamic, versatile, and delivers a powerful workout that keeps riders engaged from start to finish. Now, I’m throwing it back with a brand-new take, packed with indie and alternative rock hits from the decade that gave us grunge, garage rock, and some seriously unforgettable anthems.Read more…