Friday Favorites: Sometimes Darkness Can Show You the Light
2024-01-26
From the first drumbeats of this driving track, you know you’re going to be asked to give your all to this effort. Read more…
Theme Ride Thursday: Groundhog Day (An Out-and-Back Ride)—Class Profile and Two Bucket Playlists
2024-01-25
It’s time for a déja vu of our Canyon Ride, this time with a Groundhog Day theme. This concept is perfect for an entertaining out-and-back ride where you use an original song on one direction of the ride and a remix or cover of that song on the return. Contributor Susan Lafond has done all the hard work for you in creating this playlist.Read more…
Wednesday Timeless Classics: A Relentless, Driving Climb
2024-01-24
According to the artist, the song is intended to sound like an alcoholic’s internal dialogue. Released in 1996, it found new life on the soundtrack of a cult film. In 2004, it was voted as the fourth-best dance track ever. Read more…
Class Profile: RIP 2023, A Tribute to Artists We Lost in 2023
2024-01-12
Putting together this year’s tribute ride for the incredible artists we lost in 2023 was a journey filled with emotions, nostalgia, and difficulty, much like the past decade of creating these special rides for the ICA community. Let me know how you enjoy this loop profile.Read more…
Wednesday Timeless Classics: Two Songs That Elevate Your Ride to a Spiritual Experience
2024-01-10
Two spellbinding songs from the same double remix album that together create an ethereal 15-minute climb with mesmerizing, tribal drumbeats. It’s more than just a climb; it’s a transformative journey through sound, rhythm, and the classic indoor cycling experience. Johnny G would be proud!Read more…
Mainstream Music Monday: Upbeat and Catchy Track for Intervals
2024-01-08
If you haven’t discovered this artist yet, I think you’ll like what you hear! Her upbeat and catchy songs are filled with positive messages, perfect for the New Year, feel-good fundraising events, or any time you want to spread a good message. Oh, and they push you to work harder, too!Read more…
Theme Ride Thursday: I Have a Dream, A Tribute Ride to Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.
2024-01-04
Embark on a transformative journey with our Martin Luther King tribute ride, a truly empowering experience. Last year, two riders approached me after my class, expressing profound gratitude for the moving tribute. The ride is not easy, but the impactful songs help to overcome the difficulties. If you prefer to craft your own tribute ride, explore our curated bucket playlist featuring more than 110 powerful songs that encapsulate the essence of this remarkable man, his spirit, and the cultural and societal backdrop of his era.Read more…
Ten Tips to Help Your Beginner Riders Feel More Comfortable So They Come Back Again and Again
2024-01-01
Ten tips that you can do while teaching to make newbies feel comfortable and reduce any intimidation they may feel when coming to your cycling class for the first time so that they return again and again.Read more…
Unleash Your Strength with “Hillacious”—A Power-Packed Strength-Building Profile
2023-12-30
In our world of indoor cycling training, there’s a potent training objective that taps into the muscle fibers responsible for generating force. These workouts maximize strength and force development through slower cadences at higher intensities. Introducing “Hillacious,” a strength ride by our very own Karen Cruz with this very objective.Read more…
Mainstream Music Monday: Give Me Some Love
2023-12-25
This track fits perfectly as a second warm-up song with three opportunities to surge the legs or stand. Or, use it as an endurance or longer recovery track. If you aren’t a fan of this artist yet, wait until you read a little about him—I bet you’ll seek out more of his music! Read more…