You’re going to need some oxygen for this song from 1978. The tempo lends itself to the perfect warm-up rhythm, a moderate flat road, a hard fast climb, or the song right before your cool-down when you want to gradually decrease the intensity in stages.Read more…
Leading a stage of the Tour de France in your cycling classes is an exhilarating experience, both for your riders and for you as an instructor. It’s an opportunity to use your best inspirational coaching skills paired with empowering music. Let’s dive into tips on creating and leading a Tour de France stage in your cycling classes! Read more…
Bastille Day is July 14. The Tour de France happens during the month of July. And there is always a reason to play French music in your cycling classes all year round. I’ve got everything you need in our bucket playlists of 600 French songs, including pop, rock, alternative, hip-hop, dance, electronic, and, of course, the iconic classics such as Edith Piaf’s “La Vie en Rose.” Read more…
This high-octane track will supercharge your interval training. At 3 minutes with an energetic 83 rpm, it’s perfect for a Zone 5 (supra-threshold) VO2 max effort and for those with power, it works nicely as a 3-minute FTP test. You can also pull this one out for 30/30s.Read more…
I just love this song to pieces! It has a happy-go-lucky feel, and you can’t help but smile when you climb to it. UPDATE June 2024: We are reposting this WTC to honor Paul Spencer (Dario G) who passed away on 6/17/2024. Read more…
Embark on a new profile inspired by the summer Equinox. It’s more than just a thrilling ride—it’s a chance for riders to master the connection between cadence, resistance, and their influence on intensity and power output.Read more…
Craving more climbing challenges? Look no further! If you love to conquer those peaks in your classes, this new profile is a must-add to your schedule. Get ready to elevate your ride with these exhilarating climbs!Read more…
June 8 is World Ocean Day. One of the criteria for deciding whether a concept or an “international day” is worthy of a theme ride is whether there are a lot of songs on that theme that are good for indoor cycling. The good news: oceans definitely qualify, especially if you add the theme of water or beaches, or even just songs that make you feel like you’re sitting on a beach mesmerized by the hypnotic lapping of the waves (an Ibiza chill song comes to mind).Read more…
A shout-out to all dads from ICA, including a new express profile called “Papa Palooza” by Fern Stancer. Also included is a bucket Spotify playlist with 115 songs to choose from to honor the fathers in your classes!Read more…
A killer high-cadence track from a New Zealand electronica duo that I first heard at a Spinning® event two decades ago! At over 8 minutes long, it will take tremendous focus to stay committed to a cadence of 100 rpm, but you will be aided by those dub-infused beats.Read more…