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…
June 8 is World Ocean Day. One of the criteria for deciding whether a concept or an “international day” is worthy of a theme ride is whether there are a lot of songs on that theme that are good for indoor cycling. The good news: oceans definitely qualify, especially if you add the theme of water or beaches, or even just songs that make you feel like you’re sitting on a beach mesmerized by the hypnotic lapping of the waves (an Ibiza chill song comes to mind).Read more…
A shout-out to all dads from ICA, including a profile called “Papa Palooza” by Fern Stancer. Also included is a bucket Spotify playlist with 150 songs to choose from to honor the fathers in your classes!Read more…
Dixie first presented this Boston Marathon ride at WSSC in the mid 2000s, and it quickly became one of the iconic, empowering sessions instructors spoke about across the country. I was thrilled when she agreed to write it up for ICA members, including all of her powerful coaching cues, and filled with the intensity and the rich history of the Boston Marathon. You are in for a special treat! NEW for 2023 we have a running-themed bucket playlist with over 300 songs.Read more…
The Rainbow Ride is a profile for Pride Month and beyond. What makes this challenging profile truly special is its versatility. Whether it’s a Monday morning pick-me-up or a Friday Afternoon Club (FAC) celebration, this playlist-driven ride brings people together through the sheer joy of music and movement. Read more…
The end of the world was one of my first non-holiday theme rides back in 2011 and it opened my eyes to how fun they can be—and how much my riders appreciated them. Themed rides like this have always been entertaining, but I prefer to do them when there’s a specific date or event to focus on, so I was thrilled to discover that there’s actually a National End of the World Day on May 21!Read more…
This money-themed profile will have you riding the ladder of success and saving up in the recoveries so you can spend it all on the high-intensity intervals! All songs are about money: wanting it, spending it, not having it, sharing it, and realizing it’s not that important! You’ll hear everything from classic rock to hip-hop, EDM to retro, and pop to country.Read more…
On May 15, we celebrate the International Day of Families. For instructors who want a ready-made class profile, try this ride called “It’s A Family Affair.” It’s an interval-based workout with challenging sections that push your limits while allowing you to reflect on the people who make life meaningful.Read more…
Drumming and cycling share a common thread: rhythm. When you pair a high-energy beat with a high-intensity interval ride, the results are electrifying. I’ve created a drumming-inspired interval ride, “Pedal and Percussion: Intervals to the Drum Beat,” designed to push your limits.Read more…