Indoor cycling is more than just a workout; it’s a reflection of life’s journey. Each climb in this ride symbolizes the obstacles we face off the bike. With every uphill struggle, we’re reminded of life’s challenges that test us physically, mentally, and emotionally. This ride is about digging deep and embracing each challenge, one turn of the pedal at a time.Read more…

ICA member Bill Jenks sent me this Thanksgiving “story ride,” a cross between Jonathan Livingston Seagull and The Wizard of Oz. Take your students on a journey to meet Tom the turkey, who dreams about soaring with the eagles and flying off to some wonderful place where he can be happy. All the songs align with the message.Read more…

Get ready to rock your sweet-spot training with this 1980s-inspired profile, perfect for any time of the year but especially great for Rocktober! This ride features three long intervals designed to target that optimal “sweet spot” between high Zone 3 and low Zone 4. I’ve also provided a rockin’ bucket playlist of over 400 rock songs from 1980s should you want to switch out a track or two. Read more…

Celebrate James Bond Day with a thrilling ride that’s as smooth as 007 himself. Our “Shaken, Not Stirred” profile combines spy-themed music and HIIT drills to keep your riders engaged. Plus, with two spy-centric bucket playlists (~150 songs), you’ll have everything you need to create a high-stakes adventure in your next class!Read more…

This is a theme ride based on Latin pop songs that can be used any time of the year but will be particularly popular from September 15 to October 15 to “celebrar” the contributions of the multitude of talented Latino musicians for Hispanic Heritage month. The rhythm of the “música” will keep riders “bailando” even as they leave class. The overall objective is “divertirse,” or to have fun, with this strength interval profile of three long fiesta sets with progressively increasing intensity.Read more…