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Susan Lafond

Friday Favorites: Addictive…and Vindictive 💀

2025-10-31
By: Susan Lafond
On: October 31, 2025
In: Weekly Music Suggestions
With: 0 Comments

Danger lurks in the dark, pulling you into the shadows, and the climb becomes a chase—are you being hunted, or are you the hunter? Each pedal stroke drags you deeper into the unknown, resistance rising like a chill up your spine. Will your riders conquer the hill…or be conquered by it?Read more…

Mainstream Music Monday: Fuel the Quiet Fight

2025-10-06
By: Susan Lafond
On: October 6, 2025
In: Weekly Music Suggestions
With: 2 Comments

A moody, genre-blending track that’s perfect for creating an atmosphere of focused intensity.Read more…

Friday Favorites: 4, 3, 2…Are You Ready?

2025-09-19
By: Susan Lafond
On: September 19, 2025
In: Weekly Music Suggestions
With: 0 Comments

A blending of talent from two superstar DJs produces an energetic track to use for sprints or intervals. Read more…

Mainstream Music Monday: Need Road Trip Vibes?

2025-08-25
By: Susan Lafond
On: August 25, 2025
In: Weekly Music Suggestions
With: 0 Comments

This may be your last chance to leave it all behind and get away before summer fades. Let the beat carry you somewhere lighter—whether it’s a road trip, a warm-up, or just a ride on a flat road. Close your eyes, take a breath, and let this track be your escape route. ☀️🚗🚴‍♀️💭Read more…

Friday Favorites: The Starting Line Soundtrack

2025-08-08
By: Susan Lafond
On: August 8, 2025
In: Weekly Music Suggestions
With: 1 Comment

This atmospheric, slightly psychedelic track is perfect for the start of class—steady enough for a focused warm-up, with just the right build to get riders mentally ready. Use it as your opener or second song to set the pace and signal it’s time to ride.Read more…

Mainstream Music Monday: Indie-Folk Triple Threat 🎶

2025-07-14
By: Susan Lafond
On: July 14, 2025
In: Music Resources, Weekly Music Suggestions
With: 3 Comments

This infectious song full of rhythm and personality is a collaboration of three folk legends that keeps the legs moving and spirits lifted—yet beneath its upbeat exterior lies a thoughtful reflection on a deeper issue. Read more…

Mainstream Music Monday: Let the Good Vibes Roll!

2025-06-16
By: Susan Lafond
On: June 16, 2025
In: Weekly Music Suggestions
With: 0 Comments

This upbeat, chart-topping track blends country and pop vibes, making it a powerful choice for a seated climb with cues to stand on each chorus. Let the good vibes roll as riders tap into its message of shared strength and support.Read more…

Friday Favorites: Set Your Climb Ablaze 🔥

2025-05-23
By: Susan Lafond
On: May 23, 2025
In: Weekly Music Suggestions
With: 1 Comment

Be sure to bring a fire extinguisher to cool off your riders after they feel the burn with this progressive climb.Read more…

Mainstream Music Monday: You Had Me at Hello

2025-05-05
By: Susan Lafond
On: May 5, 2025
In: Weekly Music Suggestions
With: 0 Comments

With its high cadence and built-in recovery, this 9-minute track brings a little piece of heaven right into your 3-2-1 interval ride.Read more…

Friday Favorites: Pure Gold on the Bike

2025-05-02
By: Susan Lafond
On: May 2, 2025
In: Weekly Music Suggestions
With: 0 Comments

Looking for a song that delivers both feel-good energy and versatility? This track is a total win for your ride—perfect for a warm-up, flat, or cool-down with its uplifting groove and empowering vibe. It’s the kind of song that pays off, on and off the bike.Read more…

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