Flying 40s is a high-intensity, short-duration, lower-cadence interval profile with an aim to increase muscular strength and power output. This drill is also known as “40/20s.” This profile will guide you in explaining the physical sensations your riders should experience in order to achieve the desired adaptations. Read more…
It’s the 30th anniversary of this iconic film, so get your boosters ready because your class will blast off with this high-octane master class by ICA contributor Robert Baldi. Robert was inspired by the 3D re-release of Top Gun, and as he watched the movie again realized it had the perfect ingredients for an amazing interval ride. Oh, and a popular playlist to boot! Read more…
This high-intensity profile is very engaging and will keep your riders focused and challenged. It was a massive success with my class. You will learn how to employ surges and accelerations around the beat of the song. Read more…
We love this theme for several reasons. It solves the problem of music selection for a diverse age range and provides a memorable and creative experience for riders. Trust us, you will never run out of music to choose from.Read more…
This iconic bicycle race now includes a women’s version! Weather forecasts show that it will be an epic first edition with heavy rain on the horizon—one of the things that makes this race so iconic and challenging on the slippery, muddy pavé (cobbles). Here is an updated profile and playlist to use (whether you depict the men’s or the women’s race). Read more…
It’s almost “Roctober”. Are you ready? Rock ’n’ Roller Tempo Climbs is an interval workout consisting of short efforts with progressively higher cadences. Cyclists would call this a hill repeat workout at a tempo pace. We give you the science behind the benefits of tempo climbing and provide the cues (including some humorous ones) so you can easily describe this to your riders. The benefits will have them chomping at the bit to do more of these types of profiles more often!Read more…
This profile and playlist are on fire! I originally created this ride for the Tokyo Olympics and refer to Olympic athletes throughout, but it doesn’t have to be a profile you use just during the Olympics. Use it anytime you want a motivational, empowering ride. It makes a great “master class” for a special event.Read more…
In celebration of the Tokyo Olympics, here are three Olympics profiles from our archives. You can swap out songs from three playlists with hundreds of tracks to choose from: our updated Olympics playlist, one with songs about winning and victory, and another we call “Game Time,” with tracks good for just about any sport. Read more…
That’s one small step for man, one giant leap for mankind. ~Neil ArmstrongRead more…
The 4-3-2 Intervals profile is a longer version of the popular 3-2-1 Intervals…and the difficulty is increased as well. Your riders who prefer the challenge and focus of longer efforts will truly enjoy this one. I even give you two options for teaching it. Read more…