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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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Get ready to ride the waves—inside your studio! This fun, summer-themed profile features eight intervals that alternate between slower climbs and faster flats, each hovering around threshold intensity or just above. With a beachy soundtrack and vibrant energy, it’s the perfect class to celebrate sunshine—or to chase it when the weather turns cold. (If you’re in the southern hemisphere, now’s the perfect time to bring the heat!)Read more…

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Dust off your glass slippers and don your Mickey ears as we commemorate 100 years of Walt Disney’s enchantment. Bring the magic to your cycling studio with handpicked playlists featuring more than 270 iconic Disney songs, or use Fern’s profile and playlist to save you hours of your time. It’s time to pedal to the beat of Disney’s magic!Read more…

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Grab your helmets and your sense of humor—because it’s the end of the world…again. Or not. May 21 is End of the World Day! Whether you’re escaping an asteroid or doing your final sprint through the gates of Valhalla, this is a theme ride idea that lets you mix humor, storytelling, and music with just enough existential dread to keep things spicy. Use our bucket playlist of 235 songs and these creative coaching ideas to help you create your last class on Earth. Make it legendary and ride like there’s no tomorrow…again! 🚴‍♀️🌍🔥Read more…

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There are so many great reasons to bring party and celebration songs into your classes—whether it’s a rider’s birthday, wedding, retirement, your studio’s anniversary, or even your favorite team winning the championship! 🎉 Or, no special reason at all—except that April 3 is World Party Day (and my birthday! 😉). Whatever the occasion, I’ve got you covered with over 230 high-energy party songs to get your riders in a celebratory mood, plus two fun profiles to choose from!Read more…

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ICA contributor Susan Lafond reimagined the classic out-and-back Canyon Ride with a creative twist. She paired each song on the “out” portion of the ride with its cover or remix for the “back,” transforming the journey into a musical adventure. Here is my variation of this concept with a fresh approach to terrain. The covers I’ve chosen are distinct enough from the originals to add excitement and variety, with riders eagerly anticipating the second version of each song.Read more…