Mainstream Music Monday: A Sweet Song for Valentine’s Day
2022-02-14
A song that is impossibly romantic at heart, with a narrative built around youthful struggle, dreams of getting away, and being in love. Read more…
Friday Favorites: A Killer Beat for Standing Efforts
2022-01-28
When you want an irresistible bass hook and beat for standing efforts. Read more…
RIP 2021: Artists We Lost in 2021
2022-01-10
Alas, here is my annual tribute to artists we lost the previous year. They include numerous classic rock band members including the Rolling Stones, ZZ Top, The Moody Blues, The Monkeys, Bay City Rollers, and The Animals. We also lost epic artists from numerous other genres: R&B, disco, hip-hop, reggae, pop, country, and more. Read more…
Theme Ride Thursday: Music for Your Holiday Playlist
2021-12-16
Consider this holiday playlist your soundtrack not only for your indoor cycling classes this year, but also for cookie baking, gift wrapping, and that long ride to Grandma’s house!Read more…
Tokyo Olympics: Modify One of Our Past Three Olympic Profiles for These Games
2021-07-23
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…
Step Outside Your Musical Box: Motown
2021-01-28
Although it’s a also record company, the Motown sound is considered a genre as well. It’s a sound that combines soul, rhythm and blues, pop, and characteristics of gospel music, and its artists are largely African American. Come take a walk down memory lane.Read more…
Theme Ride Thursday: Songs About Light
2020-12-17
Here is a bucket playlist of over 180 tracks about shining lights, turning on/up the lights, or lights out. Use them for your Winter Solstice profile or create an entirely new theme ride playlist at any other time of the year.Read more…
Tips for Selecting Warm-Up and Cool-Down Songs—PLUS Here Are Over 1,800 Songs to Choose From!
2020-03-28
Your warm-up song sets the tone for your class; your cool-down song closes the chapter on your ride. Both are every bit as important as your energetic and inspirational songs sandwiched between them. Here are some of the guidelines I use when selecting warm-up and cool-down songs and some of the exceptions. Included here are two ICA bucket playlists for warm-ups and cool-downs with over 1,300 songs to choose from.Read more…
This Moon Appearance Has Been 150 Years in the Making—Seems Like a Great Theme Ride!
2020-03-26
The next supermoon is on April 7. We think you should throw these songs into your playlist. Read more…
33 Inspirational Playlists with 3,300+ Songs to Last You a Lifetime!
2020-01-12
I’ve been curating inspirational playlists for years. These have now morphed into 33 different playlists on Spotify that have well over 3,300 empowering, motivating songs; songs that will touch your heart and help you turn the pedals. They are perfect for charity rides, special events, local fundraisers, or just when you need the perfect song to push your riders. Why not decide to become known as that instructor who has a positive message in every single class? These playlists can help you do just that.Read more…