Summertime Playlist
2015-06-07
Here are 132 summer-themed songs to choose from for your fun-in-the-sun and school’s-out profiles. Then, come back in 8 months to dig these out again when you’re tired of wearing a heavy winter coat!Read more…
Some Cool Music Video Ideas
2015-05-21
For those who have video and Wi-Fi capabilities, here are a couple of mesmerizing music videos to give your riders something entrancing to watch when you don’t want to talk much….Read more…
Italian Music for the Giro d’Italia!
2015-05-11
If you are planning on doing a Giro d’Italia stage, throwing a little Italian pop, hip-hop, a soundtrack classic, or a fun cultural tune will make your ride even more authentic and exciting! Here is a bucket playlist of 175 Italian songs to spice up your Giro playlist. These also work well for an around-the-world theme ride. Read more…
Confession: I Played “Mack the Knife” In My Cycling Class!
2015-04-10
I have a 75-year-old rider named Sally who mentioned she didn’t know any of my music (even though I play a lot of classic rock). So I came to class equipped with a song she was sure to know, and it brought a huge smile to her face—as well as my other riders! It’s the perfect beat for a flat road. Do you have any special classics you play for your older riders?Read more…
Tips For Organizing Your iTunes Library To Make Playlist Creation Easier
2015-04-05
Come take a tour with me through my iTunes to see how I organize my music into folders and general playlists, as well as my individual playlists for my class profiles. These tips may save you many hours as you create your own playlists with much less hassle!Read more…
85 Ways to Play The Fool in Your Classes!
2015-03-26
It’s time to be a little less serious! Here are 85 fun songs to keep your riders smiling in your April Fool’s theme ride. I bet some of them never crossed your mind! Please add to this list if you have any more suggestions, and let us know if you play any jokes on your riders. Read more…
St. Patrick’s Day Song List 2015 (and an Irish Joke To Tell Your Classes)!
2015-03-11
Here is our new updated St. Patrick’s Day song list for 2015, with 121 fun songs to use in your profiles. I also included a really fun joke you can tell your class during your St. Paddy’s Day theme ride. Erin Go Bragh!Read more…
FREE Songs For Fast Introspective Flats
2015-03-07
Announcing the release of Technologia, a new album by Chronos, with luscious downtempo soundscapes from Russia. The best news? You can get it legally for free! I’ve highlighted 3 of the tracks that are good for the cycling studio and how to use them.Read more…
Fabulous Song You Are Going to LOVE!
2015-02-19
This fabulous song will set you and your riders free. At 125 bpm, it’s the perfect climb, matching the freeing message in the video. If you are able to project videos, make sure to add this one to your collection!Read more…
I HAVE A DREAM! PLAY THIS SONG IN YOUR CLASS THIS WEEK!
2015-01-17
I don’t usually use all-caps in a headline, but I wanted to get your attention! I play this song almost every year on Martin Luther King’s birthday, and I, or my students, never tire of it. It is a spectacularly beautiful song to use in a cycling class.Read more…