International Reggae Day provides the perfect backdrop for this Step Outside Your Musical Box exploring reggae, dancehall, and reggaeton. This post breaks down how these connected genres differ, how they overlap, and how to use them effectively in the cycling studio—plus curated ICA bucket playlists to help you expand your musical range with confidence.Read more…
Hold on to your sparklers, folks, and get ready to ride to these songs of freedom! We’ve got four Fourth of July theme profiles to choose from—or make your own from our extensive collection of hundreds of songs.Read more…
A brooding 1982 new wave hit that became one of the first staples of early MTV—and early Spinning classes. At 60 rpm, this nearly 8-minute track delivers a sustained, muscular climb with a hypnotic groove that makes it perfect for focused threshold work.Read more…
The summer equinox is June 21—yet another great reason to create a fun theme ride. Here is a challenging profile, plus links to numerous other summer-themed profiles that you can use all through the summer, as well as bucket playlists (over 500 targeted songs!) to create your own.Read more…
A shout-out to all dads from ICA, including a profile called “Papa Palooza” by Fern Stancer. Also included is a bucket Spotify playlist with 150 songs to choose from to honor the fathers in your classes!Read more…
Juneteenth offers a meaningful opportunity to celebrate history, culture, and the contributions of Black Americans through music and movement. We’re sharing two ICA resources to help you create thoughtful and inspiring rides for this important day.Read more…
The Rainbow Ride is a profile for Pride Month and beyond. What makes this challenging profile truly special is its versatility. Whether it’s a Monday morning pick-me-up or a Friday Afternoon Club (FAC) celebration, this playlist-driven ride brings people together through the sheer joy of music and movement. Read more…
Not just one, but two powerful tracks by this artist that deliver cinematic intensity, emotional depth, and perfect coaching terrain for climbs, flats, and everything in between. This group has found its way into six ICA profiles so far! Read more…
June 8 is World Ocean Day. One of the criteria for deciding whether a concept or an “international day” is worthy of a theme ride is whether there are a lot of songs on that theme that are good for indoor cycling. The good news: oceans definitely qualify, especially if you add the theme of water or beaches, or even just songs that make you feel like you’re sitting on a beach mesmerized by the hypnotic lapping of the waves (an Ibiza chill song comes to mind).Read more…
Are you ready to combine your love of running and cycling? This June 5, celebrate Global Running Day by bringing the spirit of the run to your cycling classes with our bucket playlist of over 330 songs! You can also draw inspiration from any running event, such as an international race or local fundraising fun run to create an engaging themed ride like this any time of the year.Read more…