Friday Favorites: Break the Mold with This “Post-Rock” Beauty
2024-04-12
What is remarkable about the music is the genre—”post-rock”—definitely rock, but absent the guitar hooks, with more instrumentals and an ambient sound.Read more…
RIP, Christine McVie…We’ll See You Everywhere
2022-11-30
Today, the world lost one of the most amazing and talented singer-songwriters of the past seven decades. Here is a list of Christine McVie’s iconic songs to add to your tribute ride.Read more…
Friday Favorites: A 10-Minute Song? Yes!
2022-07-01
If you think a 10-minute song is too long for indoor cycling, think again.Read more…
Mainstream Music Monday: Two Cool-Down Songs, One Theme
2022-01-31
This pair of pop songs forms the perfect end to an “I’m OK” profile, with lyrics that promote an inspiring message. Read more…
Theme Ride Thursday: Get Your Freak On!
2019-09-11
Missy Elliot isn’t the only one that likes to sing about freaks or getting freaky. I’ve collected over 100 songs around this theme of freaks and geeks, from Superfreak to Freakshow so you can have some freakin’ fun! Read more…
Theme Ride Thursday: Light It Up!
2019-05-30
If you’re looking to shine a little light on some new music then there’s bound to be something in here for you. Read more…
Theme Ride Thursday: Periodic Elements
2019-04-11
Sorry scandium and vanadium..while we looked up every element, we just couldn’t find songs about you and a few of your friends! Read more…
Theme Ride Thursday: Let’s Go!
2018-10-04
Sometimes you need a song to get you moving. This playlist features songs with lyrics that beg you to move and get going! Any one of these songs will have riders trucking down the road, cruising toward the finish line. Giddyup!Read more…
How to Incorporate Longer Intervals, Part 5: Nine Tips to Make Long Intervals More Interesting
2018-09-09
By now, I am hoping you recognize the physical and mental benefits of incorporating longer intervals into your repertoire of classes, whether you plan on doing FTP testing or not. The question remains, how do I keep my riders interested? Won’t they be bored? What if I get bored? Here are nine tips (linking to numerous drills and over a hundred cues) to make your long intervals more interesting so you can keep your riders engaged and happy. Read more…
Three Advanced Cueing Methods to Help Participants Dial Up Success
2018-07-11
Cycling instructors face an interesting challenge. We have the task of putting together safe, effective, and fun workouts, while choosing music that will motivate and move the soul. Beyond that we must also clearly, concisely, and repeatedly convey meaning, feeling, and intention to a room full of very different people with diverse learning styles and potentially dissimilar fitness levels. This article addresses your road map to success by describing three specific methods of communication to convey the desired level of effort and intensity required by participants within each and every class you teach.Read more…