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Bastille Day is July 14. The Tour de France happens during the month of July. And there is always a reason to play French music in your cycling classes all year round. I’ve got everything you need in our bucket playlists of over 700 French songs, including pop, rock, alternative, hip-hop, dance, electronic, and, of course, the iconic classics such as Edith Piaf’s “La Vie en Rose.” Read more…

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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…

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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…

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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…

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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…