The summer equinox is June 21—yet another great reason to create a fun theme ride. Here is a challenging profile, plus links to numerous other summer-themed profiles that you can use all through the summer, as well as bucket playlists (over 500 targeted songs!) to create your own.Read more…
The Rainbow Ride is a profile for Pride Month and beyond. What makes this challenging profile truly special is its versatility. Whether it’s a Monday morning pick-me-up or a Friday Afternoon Club (FAC) celebration, this playlist-driven ride brings people together through the sheer joy of music and movement. Read more…
A shout-out to all dads from ICA, including a profile called “Papa Palooza” by Fern Stancer. Also included is a bucket Spotify playlist with 150 songs to choose from to honor the fathers in your classes!Read more…
Riding a bike that goes nowhere is so much better with your friends. Let’s celebrate “National Best Friends Day” on June 8th and “International Friendship Day” on July 30th with a fun profile by Fern and a bucket playlist of awesome songs about friendships (190 of them)! Read more…
Inspired by New York’s breathtaking Adirondack High Peaks, this 60-minute ride features five progressive climbs that build strength and endurance. From steady efforts to dynamic surges, each climb mirrors the challenge of summiting one of the 46 famed peaks. The final push channels the grit needed to reach Mount Marcy, the tallest in the state. Get ready to ride through history, beauty, and raw determination.Read more…
We’ve got four bucket playlists to celebrate the lazy, hazy days of summer and the end of the school year! Plus, we have two profiles. The “Jump in the Pool” and the “Surfin’ Safari” profiles are bound to get your riders smiling and ready for the pool or beach! Read more…
The Force is strong with this one! National Space Day (May 2) and Star Wars Day (May the 4th Be With You) align for an epic intergalactic theme ride. Choose from four stellar bucket playlists with over 560 spacey, sci-fi, and celestial songs, plus three out-of-this-world profiles to launch your class into orbit. Read more…
Our Paris–Roubaix profile has long been one of the most-loved race day rides at ICA. It’s unlike anything else you’ll teach—after all, there aren’t many chances to immerse your riders in the chaos and challenge of grinding over ancient cobblestones, dodging mud or dust, and fighting for traction. While the real-life course is brutal, in class we keep it safe and fun…but still work our butts off. The best news—it’s been updated for 2025 with inspired coaching to help you make this ride even more memorable. My latest playlist was updated last year—and it’s my best one yet!Read more…
Just in time for Tax Day (in the US), Susan has created an entertaining theme ride called “The Taxman Cometh.” In this muscular endurance profile, all of the songs in the playlist relate to taxes and the almighty dollar.Read more…
Progressive dueling intervals has been a staple profile template here at ICA for nearly a decade—and for good reason. It’s dynamic, versatile, and delivers a powerful workout that keeps riders engaged from start to finish. Now, I’m throwing it back with a brand-new take, packed with indie and alternative rock hits from the decade that gave us grunge, garage rock, and some seriously unforgettable anthems.Read more…