It is an indisputable fact that ROCK AND ROLL IS PERFECT FOR CYCLING CLASSES in so many ways. Yes, that’s all caps—I’m yelling it from the rooftops! Here are a few of my favorite classic and modern rock songs and what I do to them. We also provide links to 14 varied rock-oriented profiles on ICA for you to play with. Read more…
October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month, and it’s the perfect time to design an empowering ride that celebrates strength, hope, and resilience. Whether you’re leading a fundraiser, teaming up for a specialty class, or simply dedicating one of your regular rides, this theme will inspire connection and community. We’ve also pulled from our collection of 35 inspirational playlists to give you all the music you need to honor survivors, support fighters, and remember loved ones.Read more…
This track is a rare gem—3 minutes of relentless, high-octane energy that makes it perfect for FTP tests, VO2 max intervals, or any sustained high-intensity effort.Read more…
Take your riders on a dynamic journey with Varied Ramp Intervals: Descending Duration. Six intervals gradually shorten while moving from Zone 3 to Zone 5. The longer ramps demand focus and persistence, rewarding steady effort, while the shorter ones keep riders engaged and challenged, even as fatigue sets in.Read more…
The Autumn Equinox is September 22—time to celebrate this season that brings a sense of change, beauty, and reflection. This change in the weather and shorter daylight hours also has a magical effect on indoor cycling studios around the world. As autumn settles in, you notice fuller classes as outdoor athletes find their way back indoors. The earlier sunsets and cooler temperatures signal a natural change in routines, making it a perfect time to welcome these riders back. Creating an autumn-themed ride is a fantastic way to acknowledge the change in the air with your regulars and make new riders feel at home. Read more…
Our featured track this week feels more like a moving meditation than a warm-up song. Gentle at first, then soaring and expansive, it draws riders inward, helping them clear distractions and find presence in the moment. By the end, the room is primed for both strength and focus. It’s also ideal for special rides—think charity events, long endurance sessions, or moments when you want the room to feel united.Read more…
National Dance Day is just around the corner—September 20! What better way to celebrate than by infusing your indoor cycling sessions with the electrifying energy of dance-inspired beats and lyrics? Our three bucket playlists feature over 440 songs, curated to energize your riders and keep them grooving throughout the ride. You can also celebrate this engaging theme any day of the year!Read more…
The piano is renowned for its ability to convey a wide range of emotions, from melancholy to euphoria. I’ve created a sweet-spot profile of long intervals using all songs with fabulous piano segments. Lively piano melodies are incredibly motivating and can infuse your class with energy and soul—I know you and your riders are going to love this profile!Read more…
Short, sharp, and explosive. When the driving beat kicks in, it powers you through 2 minutes of pure intensity—perfect fuel for anaerobic intervals or a hard-charging finish of a race profile. Before the song starts, look out at your class and say, “Here we go…”Read more…
This is a theme ride based on Latin pop songs that can be used any time of the year but will be particularly popular from September 15 to October 15 to “celebrar” the contributions of the multitude of talented Latino musicians for Hispanic Heritage month. The rhythm of the “música” will keep riders “bailando” even as they leave class. The overall objective is “divertirse,” or to have fun, with this strength interval profile of three long fiesta sets with progressively increasing intensity.Read more…