This track is perfect for part of a long, steady moderate to hard climb where the goal is to focus on the moment. At 85 rpm, it can also be a warm-up or endurance track. Read more…
The perfect warm-up track that invites a gentle cadence and starts off quietly, but then adds just the right touch of energy to wake you up without energizing you too much. Also great for endurance or tempo rides.Read more…
It’s astounding to me that this song has been around since 1995! It is as relevant and fun for your cycling class as the day it was released. In fact, you cannot go wrong with just about every song on this classic album.Read more…
This track will light your pedals on fire.
No, that’s not hyperbole.
Trust me.Read more…
The Spanish guitar sounds have found a permanent spot in my Vuelta a España rides and work well as a warm-up or a mild climb. Read more…
This fun, peppy track is perfect for short high-intensity intervals and will have you asking your riders, “How bad do you want it? You gotta work for it!”Read more…
The 4-3-2 Intervals profile is a longer version of the popular 3-2-1 Intervals…and the difficulty is increased as well. Your riders who prefer the challenge and focus of longer efforts will truly enjoy this one. I even give you two options for teaching it. Read more…
This timeless classic will take you back to the early days of Spinning, a testament to the worldly and varied musical tastes of Johnny G. It’s every bit as beautiful now as it was then. Use it to set a mood for an endurance ride or any mind-body profile. It also makes a meditative cool-down.Read more…
This song is the quintessential cool-down song at 84 rpm: peaceful, soothing, and alluring. I give you two versions; one in French (perfect for a Tour de France stage finisher) and the other in English. I have a feeling this track—maybe even both versions—will definitely find their way into your cool-downs.Read more…
Riding rolling hills on a bicycle can be a thrill, especially when they are short and continuous. Because of this, they translate beautifully into indoor cycling classes. But teaching rolling hills is more than just alternating a climb with a “downhill.” To coach them in an authentic way, it’s important to understand how a cyclist would approach them, how gravity will affect your speed of ascent, and how cyclists take the descent. Then you need to know how to use the energy of the music to define your ups and downs. They are so much fun that your riders will be asking for them by name!Read more…