Mainstream Music Monday: Let It Build
2026-09-28
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…
Friday Favorites: A Familiar Sound, Reimagined
2026-09-25
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…
Wednesday Timeless Classics: Not Your Grandaddy’s Progressive Climb
2026-09-23
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…
Mainstream Music Monday: No Rush, Just Rhythm
2026-09-21
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…
Friday Favorites: Need More?
2026-09-18
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…
Friday Favorites: We Gonna Burn So Bright
2026-09-11
Three short bursts of fire, a powerful message, and several ways to put this 87 bpm rocker to work in your next class.Read more…
Wednesday Timeless Classics: This Powerful Climb Needs No Cues
2026-09-09
The first time I heard this song was at a Spinning® session at CanFitPro a gazillion years ago. Josh Taylor was leading the sold-out session; everyone was out of the saddle pedaling in sync. The lights were low, the energy was through the roof, and Josh didn’t have to say much at all. The beats, the rhythm, the sweat, the drums drove the pedals. The music was in complete control of the room. I remember to this day the impact this song had on me, and I wasn’t even riding—I was observing!Read more…
Mainstream Music Monday: A Reason to Ride
2026-09-07
Every rider needs a reason to keep going, one more mile, one more hill, one more journey. This week’s pick comes off an album whose name literally translates to “reason for being,” and it’s tailor-made for setting the tone before the real work begins. Here’s the track and the story behind it.Read more…
Friday Favorites: Heavy Legs, Heavier Vibes
2026-09-04
Looking for a song that feels powerful from the very first note? This early-2000s rock favorite is built for riders who love challenging efforts and music with serious attitude.Read more…
Mainstream Music Monday: One More Song of Summer
2026-08-31
Before we say goodbye to summer, add one more hit to your playlist. This infectious track brings global energy to a flat road with energetic leg surges.Read more…