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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 700 songs to choose from.Read more…

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One of the biggest frustrations instructors have is the music. Even if you feel confident about finding and using music, it can still be a time-consuming process for those who really care about a quality product. ICA to the rescue! Here are 10 bucket playlists with over 6,400 songs, broken down into cadence buckets: 55 to 69 rpm, 70 to 79 rpm, 80 to 89 rpm, 90 to 99 rpm, and 100+ rpm. They are further divided into two music genre categories: electronic and rock/pop/indie/alternative. You’re welcome—I’ve just saved you hundreds of hours! Read more…

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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…

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Well, this is upsetting. Two tribute posts in two days, and both from the same era. We’ve lost another rock legend, this time Ric Ocasek. If you don’t know the name, you for sure know his music—The Cars, one of the most essential new wave rock bands of the late 1970s and early 1980s.Read more…

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Here are some suggested songs for a tribute profile to the Women’s World Cup. We are proud of our Team USA but, of course, these songs are there for you to support any of your favorite women’s teams and sports. I also posted links to three new Spotify playlists for Women’s Empowerment, Victory and Champions, and Pushing It to the Limit. Read more…

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Here is the follow-up to my Facebook Live video on the importance of recovery within your interval-training sessions. This one comes with lots of great add-ons, including a 12-page guide on how to use music and coaching to keep riders engaged during the recoveries. It also comes with three Spotify playlists to help you choose both your high-intensity short interval songs of 1–3 minutes, and short songs that are good for your recoveries. You’ll never be lacking for recovery song options! Read more…