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Kala Markel (Page 3)

Friday Favorites: Can You Survive This Heavy Climb?

2024-02-16
By: Kala Markel
On: February 16, 2024
In: Weekly Music Suggestions
With: 0 Comments

A great rock track that begs for you to ride with strength and confidence. Will you overcome the mountain, or will the climb overcome you? With this song in your arsenal, you’ll be sure to lead your riders to success. Read more…

Mainstream Music Monday: Don’t Be a Stranger to This Fast Flat

2024-01-22
By: Kala Markel
On: January 22, 2024
In: Music Resources, Weekly Music Suggestions
With: 0 Comments

This week’s track is a short one, but you don’t want to sleep on it. It has a driving beat that will help elevate your riders’ pedal stroke and rhythm to a new level. Read more…

Friday Favorites: A Feel-Good Cool-Down

2023-12-29
By: Kala Markel
On: December 29, 2023
In: Music Resources, Weekly Music Suggestions
With: 0 Comments

This week’s suggestion is a song from the early 2000s that continues to be one of my all-time favorites. It has a soothing melody, soulful vocals, and encourages us to remember we are nothing short of amazing. Read more…

Mainstream Music: Don’t Miss this Great Flat Road

2023-11-27
By: Kala Markel
On: November 27, 2023
In: Weekly Music Suggestions
With: 0 Comments

Warning: Before you see what this week’s suggestion is, I suggest you check your temperature…because you’re about to run a fever. A pop king gives us a great flat road that is both short and sweet, and perfect for so many moments during your cycling class!Read more…

Friday Favorites: A Bluesy Climb to Challenge You

2023-11-10
By: Kala Markel
On: November 10, 2023
In: Weekly Music Suggestions
With: 0 Comments

If you’re ready to grind hard into the weekend, this track is for you. An interesting artist with a fun bluesy-rock, dance feel is the center of attention this week. Use it as a solo climb or as part of a multi-song mountain; either way, you’re going to love it!Read more…

Mainstream Music Monday: A Short, Hoppy Flat Road

2023-10-16
By: Kala Markel
On: October 16, 2023
In: Weekly Music Suggestions
With: 0 Comments

This week’s suggestion is a surefire winner. It’s a short pop/rock song with awesome energy that hits you from the first note. I promise you’ll find plenty of places to sneak it into your classes. Go ahead, you know you want to check it out! Read more…

Friday Favorites: Push Your Pedals to This Rock Hit

2023-09-22
By: Kala Markel
On: September 22, 2023
In: Weekly Music Suggestions
With: 0 Comments

A pop-rock favorite from 1996 is the perfect blend of mainstream and rock to reach a wide audience of riders. Even better? This track can be dual-purpose as a flat road for a warm-up or a cool-down! Read more…

Mainstream Music Monday: A Steady Beat to Beat the Heat

2023-08-28
By: Kala Markel
On: August 28, 2023
In: Weekly Music Suggestions
With: 0 Comments

This week’s suggestion is a great track to help you hold on to summer. It’s so versatile that you’re sure to find many uses in your classes. It’s got a steady beat for those of you who love to ride to the music!Read more…

Friday Favorites: Stop Talkin’, Start Movin’

2023-08-04
By: Kala Markel
On: August 4, 2023
In: Weekly Music Suggestions
With: 0 Comments

This week’s suggestion focuses on bringing meaning into your warm-up by playing with cadence or pedal stroke drills to help your riders learn to connect to their bikes for the rest of the class. Read more…

Mainstream Music Monday: Work on Those Good Habits

2023-07-17
By: Kala Markel
On: July 17, 2023
In: Weekly Music Suggestions
With: 0 Comments

One thing you’ll love about this week’s suggestion is that it is versatile. It can be used as a recovery flat, a great climb, or my favorite, working on those good habits of solid, even pedal strokes! Read more…

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