Once every 60 years, the Fire Horse returns to the Chinese zodiacābringing bold momentum, passion, and unstoppable energy. This Theme Ride Thursday shows you how to channel that powerful symbolism into a ride built on rhythm, strength, sustained climbs, and forward-focused movement.Read more…
Valentine’s Day is right around the corner, and ICA has six Valentine’s Day cycling profiles that will challenge your students both physically and mentally while they sing along. Help your students reach their fullest potential in self-love this year by inspiring them through your choice of music, coaching, and cues found in these profiles.Read more…
This one goes out to all the lovers and the haters. Check out our Valentine’s Day and AntiāValentine’s Day playlists.Read more…
A modern indie groove with an easy cadence and plenty of space for coaching. It works beautifully for a warm-up, a moderate flat road, or an extended recovery where consistency matters more than intensity.Read more…
It takes only a few seconds for the room to change. As those iconic opening beats pulse through the room, heads lift, smiles appear, and riders settle in, knowing theyāre about to be carried through a long, demanding climb by a rhythm that has endured for decades.Read more…
If you loved the iconic electronic-rock sound that defined the late ’80s and ’90s, this track will feel like coming home. Released decades later, it carries the same DNAāclean rhythms, forward momentum, and a duration thatās perfect for longer sustained efforts on the bike.Read more…
Embark on a transformative journey with our Martin Luther King Jr. tribute ride, a deeply empowering experience rooted in purpose and reflection. After one of my classes, two riders approached meānot to talk about the workout, but to express how meaningful the tribute had been. The ride is intentionally challenging, yet the music provides both strength and resolve. For instructors who prefer to build their own tribute, weāve curated a bucket playlist of more than 120 powerful songs that capture the spirit of Dr. King, his vision, and the world he sought to change.Read more…
With nearly 13 minutes of uninterrupted rhythm, this iconic house track creates the perfect environment for a deep, immersive climb. Spoken cues guide the listener through the anatomy of the music itself, encouraging focus, mindfulness, and connection. Itās not just something you ride toāitās something you experience.Read more…
I’ve got an epic Spotify bucket playlist with a whopping 270+ songs that I’ve been curating for years and it’s time to share it with you. It’s like my musical time machine, and I’ve always thought of unleashing it as a themed ride on days of the week. What better day to turn this into a reality than on National Thank God It’s Monday Day? While itās filled with songs about Monday, it also contains songs about every day of the week, including the weekendāyou can call itĀ a sonic journey through the entire week!Read more…
This weekās timeless classic comes in both a short and an extended versionāsame energy, same tempo, but very different coaching opportunities. One offers a built-in reset before the intensity hits; the other is long, steady, and unapologetically demanding. Perfect for everything from VO2 max intervals to sustained sweet-spot or threshold work.Read more…