This hilly, fun holiday profile will fill your class with cheer. But heads up…it includes five songs that are unavailable on any streaming service. To use these energetic mashup songs, you’ll have to download the MP3s from a website. If that’s not for you, no problem—we have a holiday bucket playlist with almost 300 songs to choose from, including about 50 newer gems.Read more…
Most songs you may have heard of for Hanukkah you wouldn’t use in an indoor cycling class. We wanted to offer you some fun alternatives that work great to add to a holiday playlist.Read more…
One of my favorite yearly traditions over the holidays is to teach a Winter Solstice ride using songs from our bucket playlist on the theme of lights. Here is my most recent version of Shari Miranda’s Winter Solstice theme profile…plus Shari’s updated version of her profile as well! We both use some of the same songs, but we do different things to the songs; this way, you can choose which choreography you prefer! Be sure to download both versions. 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.” 2023: A NEW ALL-CLIMBING VERSION OF THIS PROFILE HAS BEEN ADDED!Read more…
Did you know that December 11 is International Mountain Day? What a joy to know that something we love to simulate in our cycling classes has been given its own day to be honored! It’s a great way to create a theme and promote a special day of climbing to honor mountains. We give you a playlist on the theme of mountains, summit, and top of the world with 160 songs to help you create your own mountain-themed ride. We also have two special profiles on this theme, including a new one called “The Alpine Ascent: Celebrating International Mountain Day.”Read more…
As indoor cycling instructors, we understand the profound impact that music can have on our classes. It’s the driving force behind every pedal stroke, helping our riders find motivation, rhythm, and a sense of purpose on their journey. World Techno Day (December 9) is the perfect opportunity to celebrate the genre that has become synonymous with high-energy workouts and futuristic beats—electronic music.Read more…
Here is a second profile that celebrates One-Hit Wonders. Riders always love these profiles because, by their very definition, all the songs are hits. Read more…
The cornucopia of ICA Thanksgiving profiles is overflowing with four different and exciting rides—you should be able to teach a different one in the days leading up to Thanksgiving. Here they are all in one place to make it easier for you to locate them. Read more…
The day after Thanksgiving is not for the weak or the weary. You and your riders will stay energized not just on Black Friday but through the whole holiday season with songs from our Black Friday playlist and two energizing retail-therapy-themed profiles.Read more…
Let’s “Mo”tivate: It’s Mustache Month! Here are two ideas for theme rides to promote Movember and Men’s Health.Read more…