I created this profile In Honor of Mountains to celebrate International Mountain Day on December 11, but, of course, good climbing profiles with great music can be used any time of the year. Almost all of the songs are based on the theme of mountains and being “on top of the world.” 2023: A NEW ALL-CLIMBING VERSION OF THIS PROFILE HAS BEEN ADDED!Read more…
Did you know that December 11 is International Mountain Day? What a joy to know that something we love to simulate in our cycling classes has been given its own day to be honored! It’s a great way to create a theme and promote a special day of climbing to honor mountains. We give you a playlist on the theme of mountains, summit, and top of the world with 160 songs to help you create your own mountain-themed ride. We also have two special profiles on this theme, including a new one called “The Alpine Ascent: Celebrating International Mountain Day.”Read more…
As indoor cycling instructors, we understand the profound impact that music can have on our classes. It’s the driving force behind every pedal stroke, helping our riders find motivation, rhythm, and a sense of purpose on their journey. World Techno Day (December 9) is the perfect opportunity to celebrate the genre that has become synonymous with high-energy workouts and futuristic beats—electronic music.Read more…
World Hello Day is November 21, and we’ve got you covered with over 180 songs for a Hello-themed ride! Whether you’re celebrating the spirit of connection or subbing a class for the first time, these playlists offer the perfect way to introduce yourself and kick things off on a positive note. Say hello, set the tone, and get ready for an unforgettable ride!Read more…
We’ve compiled a playlist of iconic TV theme songs that will have your riders grinning from ear to ear. Whether you use these tunes for recoveries, intervals, or a full-on theme ride, the nostalgia factor is off the charts—get ready for sing-alongs and smiles as your class remembers their favorite shows!Read more…
Whether your Thanksgiving Day includes the rigors of traveling to make it home for the holiday or participating in local Turkey Trot fun races, there’s one thing we all have in common on Thanksgiving…we eat—a LOT! This profile follows a rider through all of these activities, including a dinner with all the works. Read more…
ICA member Bill Jenks sent me this Thanksgiving “story ride,” a cross between Jonathan Livingston Seagull and The Wizard of Oz. Take your students on a journey to meet Tom the turkey, who dreams about soaring with the eagles and flying off to some wonderful place where he can be happy. All the songs align with the message.Read more…
The cornucopia of ICA Thanksgiving profiles is overflowing with four different and exciting rides—you should be able to teach a different one in the days leading up to Thanksgiving. Here they are all in one place to make it easier for you to locate them. Read more…
The day after Thanksgiving is not for the weak or the weary. You and your riders will stay energized not just on Black Friday but through the whole holiday season with songs from our Black Friday playlist and two energizing retail-therapy-themed profiles.Read more…
World Freedom Day can be a powerful journey of resilience and empowerment, where each climb and sprint symbolizes breaking through personal barriers and celebrating the triumph of freedom. We have both a bucket playlist and a new profile to celebrate the pursuit of freedom.Read more…