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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
Electroclash: syncopated rhythm of early electro with its hardware corrupted and its mind in the gutter.Read more…