This hip-hop/R&B classic taught me about expanding my musical interests in the early 2000s. Now, I use this 88 rpm track often as a warm-up or in my sweet-spot workouts.Read more…
This high-intensity profile is very engaging and will keep your riders focused and challenged. It was a massive success with my class. You will learn how to employ surges and accelerations around the beat of the song. Read more…
This song fills the role of a moderate climb at 64 rpm, and the rhythm will have your head nodding gently with the beat. Because it’s not too energetic, a track like this works well as part of a long climb of 10–15 minutes or more. Read more…
Allow your riders to control when and if they stand, as long as they can make it through the whole 6 minutes.Read more…
“Intro” by The xx will probably never be replaced as the greatest recovery track ever, but this short track is definitely on the podium, especially with great lyrics to guide you to slow down.Read more…
This iconic bicycle race now includes a women’s version! Weather forecasts show that it will be an epic first edition with heavy rain on the horizon—one of the things that makes this race so iconic and challenging on the slippery, muddy pavé (cobbles). Here is an updated profile and playlist to use (whether you depict the men’s or the women’s race). Read more…
It’s almost “Roctober”. Are you ready? Rock ’n’ Roller Tempo Climbs is an interval workout consisting of short efforts with progressively higher cadences. Cyclists would call this a hill repeat workout at a tempo pace. We give you the science behind the benefits of tempo climbing and provide the cues (including some humorous ones) so you can easily describe this to your riders. The benefits will have them chomping at the bit to do more of these types of profiles more often!Read more…
Breathe. Focus. Ride in silence.Read more…
This high-cadence classic rock song is a classic in more ways than one.Read more…
This short song will bring a smile to your face and is so versatile you can use it for everything from a recovery to an endurance profile, and even for high-intensity intervals.Read more…