A versatile track perfect for a warm-up, a longer easy segment between hard climbs, or an endurance profile; the energy of this song will support a moderately hard effort as well. Read more…
My 2021 tribute ride seemed to fall together quite well this year; the energy, tempo, and variety of the tracks fit perfectly into a longer-interval profile. There are tracks from just about every genre we love to use in cycling classes.Read more…
There’s not much else to say with this amazing song. Put it in between some hard efforts or at the end of a ride and pedal easy, asking your riders, “Can you feel it?” Read more…
Alas, here is my annual tribute to artists we lost the previous year. They include numerous classic rock band members including the Rolling Stones, ZZ Top, The Moody Blues, The Monkeys, Bay City Rollers, and The Animals. We also lost epic artists from numerous other genres: R&B, disco, hip-hop, reggae, pop, country, and more. Read more…
The drill for this short track will have your riders’ legs burning and breaths coming hard and fast, but they might even applaud you when it’s over! After they catch their breath, that is.Read more…
Are you and your riders slaves to the dark beat? This song will get your riders addicted!Read more…
All I can say is, you really need to add this song to your collection! This DJ is more known for longer trance hits, but this classic from 2002 was one of the first songs with a hip-hop vibe that I used in my classes. The infectious groove gets you from the get-go.Read more…
This hip-hop track is perfect for a recovery or endurance effort, or as a cool-down. Just sit and pedal. Read more…
Using visualization and imagery coaching techniques to inspire your students allows you to connect with your students on a much deeper level. Part 1 discusses the immense power of using visualization. Part 2 will provide colorful examples of expanding your coaching language. Parts 3–7 will give specific cues for flats, climbs, high-intensity efforts, and warm-up and cool-down. You will never run out of things to say again!Read more…
This song will motivate your riders to give you everything they have on the final interval. Read more…