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Bastille Day is July 14. The Tour de France happens during the month of July. And there is always a reason to play French music in your cycling classes all year round. I’ve got everything you need in our bucket playlists of over 650 French songs, including pop, rock, alternative, hip-hop, dance, electronic, and, of course, the iconic classics such as Edith Piaf’s “La Vie en Rose.” Read more…

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International Reggae Day provides the perfect backdrop for this Step Outside Your Musical Box exploring reggae, dancehall, and reggaeton. This post breaks down how these connected genres differ, how they overlap, and how to use them effectively in the cycling studio—plus curated ICA bucket playlists to help you expand your musical range with confidence.Read more…

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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 540 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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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…

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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…