Oct 1st is International Coffee Day. A celebration of our love for caffeine. ICA has two bucket playlists for you to incorporate some songs for your riders.Read more…
The piano is renowned for its ability to convey a wide range of emotions, from melancholy to euphoria. I’ve created a sweet-spot profile of long intervals using all songs with fabulous piano segments. Lively piano melodies are incredibly motivating and can infuse your class with energy and soul—I know you and your riders are going to love this profile!Read more…
As we all know, music can serve as a powerful tool to motivate, engage, and enhance the indoor cycling experience. We can celebrate this each year on International Music Day, a global observance dedicated to promoting the importance and the impact of music in our lives. Read more…
Ahoy there, matey! September 19 marks the spot for International Talk Like a Pirate Day, a chance to let your inner pirate out and use the word “booty” to your heart’s content. Check out our playlist and pirate lingo refresher. Read more…
National Hispanic Heritage Month is the perfect time for indoor cycling instructors to infuse a burst of vibrant energy into their classes. One way to honor this rich cultural celebration is by leading a Latin-themed profile with the pulsating rhythms of Latin music.Read more…
Are you working for the weekend? Well then, let the countdown begin! Susan has a new theme profile for you called “Union-Powered: A Labor Day Ride,” and our Labor Day bucket playlist has almost 200 songs for you to peruse. Read more…
It’s time for the kiddos to head back to school. While we’re all getting used to the new routine, we’ve pulled our favorite back-to-school profiles and updated our back-to-school playlist. Read more…
Did you know there was a National Roller Coaster Day? Long before I found that out I was doing a super fun mountain-bike simulation ride I call “The Roller Coaster Ride.” I’ve now got yet another excuse to teach this fun profile next week! I’ve got two versions of this profile, one uses numerous songs with the theme of roller coasters. Let me know which one is your favorite!Read more…
On August 1, 1981, MTV aired its very first broadcast and became a driving force in music culture, providing countless unforgettable moments. Riding to the tracks that once graced the screens of early MTV will evoke nostalgia for your older participants while introducing your younger riders to the roots of music video culture. So, let’s hop on our bikes, immerse ourselves in the magic of MTV’s inception, and pedal to the rhythms that defined an era of music television. Read more…
One hit wonders are by their very definition, songs that most people know but usually have no idea who the artist/band is because they are only known for one song. Because of their familiarity, they are great to add into rides but not all one hit wonders are created equal and therefore, not all good for indoor cycling. ICA has put together a new profile that you can use as well as a list of over 175 songs if you choose to just put one or two songs in to a ride.Read more…