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Weekly Music Suggestions

Mainstream Music Monday: A New Pop Anthem Perfect for a Progressive Climb

2026-03-16
By: Fern Stancer
On: March 16, 2026
In: Weekly Music Suggestions
With: 0 Comments

This song brings pop that’s ideal for a progressive climb. As the song builds, it inspires riders to layer resistance and intensity, mirroring the lyrical theme of “letting the light in.” The result is a powerful 5-minute climb that gradually opens into a strong final push.Read more…

Friday Favorites: A Legendary Pioneer of Electro House Gives Us This Perfect Banger

2026-03-13
By: Mark Fiddler
On: March 13, 2026
In: Uncategorized, Weekly Music Suggestions
With: 0 Comments

This song grabs you and says, “we’re going to work!”Read more…

Wednesday Timeless Classics: A 7-Minute ’80s Groove Built for Long Intervals

2026-03-11
By: Jennifer Sage
On: March 11, 2026
In: Weekly Music Suggestions
With: 0 Comments

A steady, energetic groove built for sustained effort—perfect for long intervals at sweet spot or threshold, or a series of VO2 max repeats that keep riders locked in from start to finish.Read more…

Mainstream Music Monday: Climb to a Song That Inspired Award Winners

2026-03-09
By: Bill Pierce
On: March 9, 2026
In: Weekly Music Suggestions
With: 0 Comments

In the past few weeks, this song was used by a gold medal–winning Olympic athlete and the artist who performed it won a Brit Award. Since it was the inspiration behind award winners, it will definitely inspire your classes.Read more…

Friday Favorites: The Song That Should Have Been Bigger

2026-03-06
By: Susan Lafond
On: March 6, 2026
In: Weekly Music Suggestions
With: 0 Comments

This song was written as a gut-punch response to extremism—and that tension is baked into every beat. If you want a track that dares you to go harder and actually delivers, this is it.Read more…

Mainstream Music Monday: Faster. Stronger. Better. 🔥 Celebrating Women’s Strength

2026-03-02
By: Jennifer Sage
On: March 2, 2026
In: Weekly Music Suggestions
With: 2 Comments

A powerhouse anthem for International Women’s Day—or any ride where you want to celebrate the strength, resilience, and fire of women.Read more…

Friday Favorites: You Live, You Learn

2026-02-27
By: Fern Stancer
On: February 27, 2026
In: Weekly Music Suggestions
With: 0 Comments

A grounded cadence with intentional pushes. Add resistance, rise out of the saddle, and use each build as a moment to grow stronger physically and mentally.Read more…

Wednesday Timeless Classics: Hypnotic World Beats for a Cinematic Climb

2026-02-25
By: Jennifer Sage
On: February 25, 2026
In: Weekly Music Suggestions
With: 0 Comments

This is one of those tracks that sneaks up on you. Ethnic textures layered over a steady, hypnotic beat. It feels expansive, cinematic…like the road just opened up in front of you.Read more…

Mainstream Music Monday: The Song That Begs for More

2026-02-23
By: Kala Markel
On: February 23, 2026
In: Weekly Music Suggestions
With: 0 Comments

This inescapable Grammy-sweeping earworm is still ruling radio and social media. In fact, I bet you’ve hummed its cheeky hook without realizing. Who knew its slinky builds and punchy drops were made for crushing studio climbs that your riders will chant through? Read more…

Friday Favorites: A Fun, Energetic Song Pet Lovers Will Appreciate

2026-02-20
By: Bill Pierce
On: February 20, 2026
In: Weekly Music Suggestions
With: 0 Comments

This high-energy song will strike an emotional chord with the pet lovers in your class. You’ll want to take it anywhere with you.Read more…

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