Mainstream Music Monday: A Recovery Song With a Fun Energy
2022-09-12
This song is just over 2 minutes so it’s perfect between high-intensity efforts, but it has enough energy to use as a fast flat itself.Read more…
Ideas for a Royals-Themed Ride in Honor of Queen Elizabeth II
2022-09-10
Here are several ideas for a royals-themed ride to honor the passing of Queen Elizabeth II, including a bucket playlist of 165 songs about royalty, kings, queens, etc., and two British Invasion profiles from our archives using songs by British groups. Read more…
The Wisdom of Dr. Seuss for the Indoor Cycling Instructor
2022-09-08
“You’re off to great places! Today is your day! Your mountain is waiting, So…get on your way!” Here are 18 famous inspirational Dr. Seuss quotes to apply to what we do in our indoor cycling classes. Feel free to share this article with your club or studio!Read more…
Wednesday Timeless Classics: Use This Track When You Want to Feel Good
2022-09-07
I’ve enjoyed using this timeless classic track in my cycling classes for several decades. The passage of time hasn’t dated this song for the cycling studio—it still feels fresh and works perfectly as a warm-up or moderate flat road at 90 rpm.Read more…
Profile: End-of-Summer/Back-to-School Rolling Hills—Were You the Teacher’s Pet?
2022-09-02
As your riders are coming back to class after sending their kids off to college, high school, or grade school, hit them with this challenging but fun rolling hills theme ride. Read more…
Friday Favorites: Are You a Beast?
2022-09-02
This is a very, very interesting song! Use it for a hill repeat at threshold.Read more…
Friday Favorites: This Warm-Up Song Got Me a Teaching Job!
2022-08-26
A beautiful indie song that works well as a warm-up or a 90 rpm flat. Some might use this song for their wedding! Read more…
“No Pain, No Gain” in Indoor Cycling?
2022-08-01
We’ve all heard the adage “No Pain, No Gain,” and the reasons it’s a myth. But we also hear that it’s not possible to really succeed or improve performance unless you learn to suffer at your chosen sport. So what is it? Where is the line drawn? And how should indoor cycling instructors coach? Should we never use words like “suffering” in our coaching?Read more…
Wednesday Timeless Classics: A Classic Remake of a Classic
2022-07-27
One of my most favorite songs to use as a cool-down after an epic journey ride, a song that I’ve been using for over 20 years. There is really not much to say about this song except when you start using it, it will be a happy day!Read more…
Mainstream Music Monday: Show Them You’re Fabulous!
2022-07-25
It’s a short song so don’t worry about pushing well past your threshold on the standing segments.Read more…