This week’s pick builds from a steady groove in the saddle to a standing finish. Forget the bank balance, because the only thing climbing here is your effort. Ride the ramp and see where it takes you.Read more…
Some songs are so perfect for indoor cycling that you just assume they’ve been in the ICA library forever. Imagine my surprise when I discovered this 2007 favorite somehow slipped through the cracks! It’s gritty, ridiculously catchy, and has enough swagger to make me want to point the bike uphill and add some resistance.Read more…
This versatile song can play many roles. I love to use it as a warm-up, but it also works beautifully in the middle of your ride as a gentle climb, a slight headwind, or a moderate-energy flat road. Wherever you place it, the singer’s haunting, otherworldly voice has a way of drawing you in and making even the simplest stretch of road feel deeper, more mysterious, and more meaningful.Read more…
A pop icon steps into a new era with a bass-driven track that’s made for movement. Turn up the resistance, lock into the rhythm, and let the music do the persuading.Read more…
A massive, high-energy global smash fuses 1990s dancehall reggae with modern Latin rhythm, giving a forgotten one-hit wonder an unexpected second life. Find out which nearly 30-year-old sample got a reggaeton reboot, and why it is the perfect way to start class off on the right pedal.Read more…
Some songs practically coach themselves. This one gradually gathers emotional and musical momentum, giving you a perfect opportunity to build the effort right along with it.Read more…
A recognizable classic gets an unexpected new life in this week’s Friday Favorite. With a steady climbing beat and a message of resilience, it’s the perfect track for digging in when the resistance gets heavy.Read more…
This song was recorded by an obscure French electronic duo, titled after a little-known indie rocker, and remixed by another French artist. So why has such an esoteric tune been appreciated by my riders for over 20 years? Because it makes for an awesome progressive climb.Read more…
Smooth, soulful, and effortlessly cool, this modern R&B hit proves that powerful rides don’t always need a massive drop. With its hypnotic groove and steady pulse, it’s the perfect soundtrack for riders who love to settle in, find their flow, and let the music carry them.Read more…
This song, from the debut album of a hot, young, Twin Cities–based rock band, will inspire your riders to give more on a short, powerful flat road.Read more…