If you’re always searching for music your riders haven’t heard a hundred times, this forgotten gem from 1984 might be exactly what you’re looking for. With its steady 81 rpm cadence and infectious energy, it’s a natural fit for warm-ups, endurance rides, and tempo work.Read more…
One of the biggest songs of 2026 is ready for your playlist. This week’s Mainstream Music Monday features a chart-topping country hit that’s perfect for a second warm-up song, using simple surge intervals to wake up the legs and prepare riders for the work ahead.Read more…
Enjoy this wild, brash, foul-mouthed banger that’s ready to be the song of the summer for 2026. Think late ’90s, early 2000s post-punk.Read more…
A hypnotic, rhythmic climb built for steady, focused work, ideal for building sustained muscular endurance. No dramatic lifts or choruses—just a pulsing drive that draws you in and holds you there. The same track was performed live in front of the pyramids of Giza for a millennium celebration, a moment where ancient history met futuristic sound in an unforgettable spectacle.Read more…
This pop superstar’s second single off her third album was expected to pay homage to Robert Smith’s band. Instead, it mimicked a hit song from another legacy rockstar, Billy Corgan. With ’90s rock as an influence to one of today’s biggest pop stars, this power ballad will appeal to both the Gen X and Gen Z population in your classes.Read more…
Start your ride with an upbeat song that captivates riders from the first note and builds naturally into a set of energizing surges.Read more…
This week’s MMM pick is packed with bright electro-pop energy and perfectly timed opportunities to wake up the legs. Best used as a second warm-up track, it’s a fun way to introduce short bursts of speed and power before the real work begins.Read more…
This song has a big-sound vibe that makes you want to pedal.Read more…
This week’s Timeless Classic proves that some of the best cycling tracks don’t start as cycling tracks at all. Born from an iconic film score and reimagined by one of electronic music’s most influential producers, it delivers 6 minutes of tension, power, and momentum that pair perfectly with longer, sustained threshold efforts and ramp climbs. The challenge isn’t finding the rhythm—it’s refusing to let go of it.Read more…
I’ve got a new pick that’s current, catchy, and packed with the kind of energy that makes you want to stay on the gas. It’s one of those songs that pulls you in from the first few beats and makes the whole climb feel a little more fun.Read more…