The Force is strong with this one! National Space Day (May 2) and Star Wars Day (May the 4th Be With You) align for an epic intergalactic theme ride. Choose from four stellar bucket playlists with over 560 spacey, sci-fi, and celestial songs, plus three out-of-this-world profiles to launch your class into orbit. Read more…
There are so many great reasons to bring party and celebration songs into your classesāwhether itās a riderās birthday, wedding, retirement, your studioās anniversary, or even your favorite team winning the championship! š Or, no special reason at allāexcept that April 3 is World Party Day (and my birthday! š). Whatever the occasion, Iāve 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…
ICA contributor Susan Lafond reimagined the classic out-and-back Canyon Ride with a creative twist. She paired each song on the āoutā portion of the ride with its cover or remix for the āback,ā transforming the journey into a musical adventure. Here is my variation of this concept with a fresh approach to terrain. The covers Iāve chosen are distinct enough from the originals to add excitement and variety, with riders eagerly anticipating the second version of each song.Read more…
Itās time for a dĆ©ja vu of our Canyon Ride, this time with a Groundhog Day theme. This concept is perfect for an entertaining out-and-back ride where you use an original song on one direction of the ride and a remix or cover of that song on the return. Contributor Susan Lafond has done all the hard work for you in creating this playlist.Read more…
This profile is more than just a ride; itās a celebration of tempo, technique, and the music that has defined 2024. By alternating between slow and fast cadences, riders will experience firsthand the intricate interplay between power, effort, and pacing strategies.Read more…
Looking for a fun, festive profile to bring holiday cheer to your riders? This ride is packed with seasonal tunes (and a few laughs). Along the way, your riders will pedal their hearts out to help save Christmasāand celebrate when the mission is a success. Itās the perfect last-minute addition to your holiday lineup!Read more…
Itās that time of year againāthe grand finale of 2024āwhen we all love looking back to relive the highlights.Read more…
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.”Ā 2023: A NEW ALL-CLIMBING VERSION OF THIS PROFILE HAS BEEN ADDED!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, thereās one thing we all have in common on Thanksgiving…we eatāa 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…