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Kala Markel (Page 5)

Friday Favorites: Be Unstoppable Up This Tough Climb

2022-11-04
By: Kala Markel
On: November 4, 2022
In: Weekly Music Suggestions
With: 0 Comments

I love songs that require you to dig in and also uplift you and remind you that you can do hard things. This week’s suggestion does both. Read more…

Mainstream Music Monday: Have a Good Time with This Flat Road

2022-09-26
By: Kala Markel
On: September 26, 2022
In: Weekly Music Suggestions
With: 0 Comments

I found a great track this week by a popular mainstream DJ in Norway and you just have to give him a listen! His energy is great and so is this song for a fast flat. Read more…

Friday Favorites: Save Some Love for This Classic Cool-Down

2022-09-16
By: Kala Markel
On: September 16, 2022
In: Weekly Music Suggestions
With: 0 Comments

I’m taking it way back to the 1980s for this week’s suggestion. A surefire classic that works as a perfect cool-down track at the end of a difficult ride. Read more…

Mainstream Music Monday: Can You Ride Up This Hill?

2022-08-08
By: Kala Markel
On: August 8, 2022
In: Weekly Music Suggestions
With: 2 Comments

It may be from a few decades ago, but this song has made a huge resurgence this summer and I think it’s the perfect track to challenge yourself, and your riders, to dig in on a challenging ride uphill. Read more…

Friday Favorites: Iron Out Your Pedal Stroke with This Fast Flat Track

2022-06-10
By: Kala Markel
On: June 10, 2022
In: Weekly Music Suggestions
With: 0 Comments

This week’s suggestion is a great electronic track that made its way into the mainstream in 2005. Even though it’s a little older, it’s still a favorite and is great for working on speed and pedal drills. Read more…

Mainstream Music Monday: This Short Song Will Get You Moving (Your Legs…or Your Entire Body!)

2022-05-02
By: Kala Markel
On: May 2, 2022
In: Weekly Music Suggestions
With: 1 Comment

This week’s song was an “instant hit” on TikTok recently, and maybe you’ll find it super fun in your cycling class, too!Read more…

Friday Favorites: You Can Ride This Train Either Way—Warming Up or Cooling Down!

2022-04-22
By: Kala Markel
On: April 22, 2022
In: Weekly Music Suggestions
With: 0 Comments

A great, versatile song that is perfect for either warming the legs up with speed increases, or as a cool-down to slow the legs after a hard class. And with the dueling vocals, there are even more options for this track. Read more…

Mainstream Music Monday: Love This Flat Road for All It Can Offer!

2022-03-14
By: Kala Markel
On: March 14, 2022
In: Weekly Music Suggestions
With: 0 Comments

You’ll love this track for yourself and your riders as a great reminder during warm-up, cool-down, or as an active recovery in the middle of a ride. Use it when you think your riders need a little self-love motivation!Read more…

Friday Favorites: A Cheerful Flat Road

2022-02-25
By: Kala Markel
On: February 25, 2022
In: Weekly Music Suggestions
With: 0 Comments

This song is sure to lift your spirits and works as a great warm-up (or cool-down) for your ride. You can almost imagine yourself on a warm, sunny day, riding your bicycle in the sunshine. Read more…

Mainstream Music Monday: Just Remember… Breathe

2022-01-24
By: Kala Markel
On: January 24, 2022
In: Weekly Music Suggestions
With: 2 Comments

This week’s suggestion features a powerful track that reminds us to keep moving forward and to remember that sometimes, we can only go one breath at a time. Read more…

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