I first came up with the concept for the Ebb and Flow profile in 2017 and have varied my playlists over the years using some of my favorite endurance tracks. This new version has a variety of genres from classic rock, remixes, indie, world, D&B, and other more mainstream tracks. My class loved it—I hope you do too! Read more…
Use this track when you have riders who appreciate classic rock, who can immerse themselves for long periods, close their eyes and forget where they are, and who appreciate self-directed riding. Don’t use this song if your riders must be distracted every minute with changes in position or cueing.Read more…
This song has the kind of energy that makes it extremely versatile—I use it for lower, moderate, and higher intensities, depending on the profile.Read more…
The original extra-long version of this classic trance song is not on most streaming services, but a more recent remix of it can be found on Spotify, Amazon, and Apple Music. It makes for a great 7-minute focused climb.Read more…
We’ve all had those moments where we need a short song to use as a filler to round out a profile. This 2-minute versatile hip-hop song is the perfect track, either as a recovery or a moderate-intensity transition. Read more…
Every year for the past five years, Julianne has given us a fun Grammy profile—and this year she delivers yet another great one. This one is quite challenging, with two long loops of gradually increasing intensity.Read more…
This song, in my humble opinion, can be used for one purpose, and one purpose only…when you want to make it hurt. The way 4-minute VO2 max intervals hurt.Read more…
Without a doubt, this is one of the greatest trance songs ever written and one of the greatest songs for the indoor cycling studio. The artist sadly passed away in late 2022. I first used it in a WSSC conference session called “Rolling Hills and Switchbacks” in 2002. I’m reposting this WTC so even more instructors can share this thrilling experience with their riders.Read more…
Incorporating longer intervals of 5 to 20 minutes into your cycling classes can unlock a higher level of fitness, but many instructors are reluctant to introduce them. In part 1 of this four-part series, we’ll address why longer intervals are crucial for building endurance, strength, and mental toughness. Plus, we’ll explore how to overcome the common resistance and help your riders love these powerful training efforts.Read more…
2022, you sucked! At least from the point of view of number of artists lost last year. Wow, it was hard to select songs for my tribute ride—I had to leave so many out. But here it is and I think you’ll enjoy it. As always, feel free to switch out songs from the bucket playlist of all the artists we lost—you may have some preferences different than mine.Read more…