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Embark on a transformative journey with our Martin Luther King Jr. tribute ride, a deeply empowering experience rooted in purpose and reflection. After one of my classes, two riders approached me—not to talk about the workout, but to express how meaningful the tribute had been. The ride is intentionally challenging, yet the music provides both strength and resolve. For instructors who prefer to build their own tribute, we’ve curated a bucket playlist of more than 120 powerful songs that capture the spirit of Dr. King, his vision, and the world he sought to change.Read more…

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I’ve got an epic Spotify bucket playlist with a whopping 270+ songs that I’ve been curating for years and it’s time to share it with you. It’s like my musical time machine, and I’ve always thought of unleashing it as a themed ride on days of the week. What better day to turn this into a reality than on National Thank God It’s Monday Day? While it’s filled with songs about Monday, it also contains songs about every day of the week, including the weekend—you can call it a sonic journey through the entire week!Read more…

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January 1 is World Day of Peace. In this era of unrest around the globe, it’s the perfect time to conduct a peace-themed ride. Or, if you’re moved to respond to the weight of unsettling current events with a simple message of peace, you don’t need a whole ride dedicated to it. Check out our bucket playlist (~110 songs) for a couple of songs to set the tone at the beginning and end of your next ride.Read more…

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Celebrate National Violin Day with a playlist that showcases the powerful, emotional, and energizing magic of string instruments. From soaring climbs to steady flats, violins add depth and intensity to every pedal stroke. Discover how these timeless melodies can transform your next ride! We’ve got you covered with 160 songs in our bucket playlist.Read more…

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If you’re ready to bring a fresh kind of high-energy drive to your indoor cycling classes, drum and bass (D&B) might be your new secret weapon. With fast, rolling rhythms and deep, pulsing basslines, this genre works beautifully for endurance flats, FTP tests, VO2 max efforts, and even short anaerobic pushes. We’ve also included numerous song suggestions and a dozen cue ideas to help you match the unique flow and intensity of D&B tracks—keeping cadence high and energy steady from start to finish.Read more…

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National Cat Day is coming, why not throw in a few feline tracks to celebrate our whiskered companions? While I haven’t (yet!) dedicated an entire profile to my cats, I’ve occasionally spiced up my playlists with a song or two from a purr-fectly curated cat-themed playlist that I’ve been nurturing for years. It’s got 150 tracks, some serious and some whimsical and fun. Here are a few of my favorites for you fellow crazy cat lovers to consider.Read more…