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June 8 is World Ocean Day. One of the criteria for deciding whether a concept or an “international day” is worthy of a theme ride is whether there are a lot of songs on that theme that are good for indoor cycling. The good news: oceans definitely qualify, especially if you add the theme of water or beaches, or even just songs that make you feel like you’re sitting on a beach mesmerized by the hypnotic lapping of the waves (an Ibiza chill song comes to mind).Read more…

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World Bicycle Day is on June 3 and Ride Your Bike to Work Day is June 28. ICA is here to help you with the perfect bike-themed music to honor the reason that our indoor cycling classes even exist! We give your four bucket playlists to choose from with the categories of “bikes,” “ride,” “miles/distance/speed,” and “mountains”—a total of over 500 songs to choose from for your bicycle-themed profile! Read more…

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Home of the FREE because of the BRAVE. In addition to this bucket playlist of 140 songs, I’ve included a link to the profile and playlist from an incredible Memorial Day ride I took with ICA member Michael Reilly in New York. You’ll also find a video of Michael teaching—his ride is powerful, heartfelt, and sure to inspire your own.Read more…

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Inspired by the Country Music Awards, this ready-to-teach profile takes riders through three progressively longer climbs set to a mix of classic and crossover country hits. Whether you’re a lifelong fan or just curious to dip your boots into the genre, you’ll find the perfect soundtrack for the saddle. You’ll also get themed cues to bring that Nashville energy to your class—plus two big bucket playlists full of traditional and crossover country tracks perfect for the cycling studio.Read more…

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There is a scientific reason why humans love drumming—drums move us in ways few other instruments do! When you hear that intriguing driving or tribal beat, you feel compelled to tap your fingers, sway your body, and nod your head, and you want to get out on the dance floor. Here are more than 230 songs to choose from for a drumming-focused theme ride for International Drum Month…or any time of the year.Read more…