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Weekly Music Suggestions

Wednesday Timeless Classics: Hypnotic New Wave Climb

2026-06-17
By: Jennifer Sage
On: June 17, 2026
In: Weekly Music Suggestions
With: 1 Comment

A brooding 1982 new wave hit that became one of the first staples of early MTV—and early Spinning classes. At 60 rpm, this nearly 8-minute track delivers a sustained, muscular climb with a hypnotic groove that makes it perfect for focused threshold work.Read more…

Mainstream Music Monday: A New Song from Toy Story 5

2026-06-15
By: Fern Stancer
On: June 15, 2026
In: Weekly Music Suggestions
With: 0 Comments

Nostalgic, reflective, and fresh off a major soundtrack release, this song brings a softer energy to your playlist. Perfect for recovery work, cool-downs, or a moment of reflection, it invites riders to settle in, catch their breath, and connect with the music.Read more…

Friday Favorites: American Pop Party Anthem

2026-06-12
By: Susan Lafond
On: June 12, 2026
In: Weekly Music Suggestions
With: 0 Comments

This song has been waiting 11 years for its moment. Give it one in your cycling studio.Read more…

Mainstream Music Monday: Don’t Let This One Disappear on You

2026-06-08
By: Kala Markel
On: June 8, 2026
In: Weekly Music Suggestions
With: 0 Comments

This track is smooth, steady, and just a little bit sneaky. It builds in all the right places and brings the kind of energy your riders won’t see coming, but will definitely feel. A slightly older pop hit, but with plenty of remix versions, it’s a great addition to your library. Are you ready to climb and play with control? Read more…

Wednesday Timeless Classics: Cinematic Power

2026-06-03
By: Jennifer Sage
On: June 3, 2026
In: Weekly Music Suggestions
With: 0 Comments

Not just one, but two powerful tracks by this artist that deliver cinematic intensity, emotional depth, and perfect coaching terrain for climbs, flats, and everything in between. This group has found its way into six ICA profiles so far! Read more…

Mainstream Music Monday: Turning Emotional Loss into a Pop Anthem

2026-06-01
By: Mark Fiddler
On: June 1, 2026
In: Uncategorized, Weekly Music Suggestions
With: 0 Comments

If you feel that beat, you’ll want to sway too, and surrender to the emotion and soaring chorus vocals!Read more…

Friday Favorites: Push a Little More

2026-05-29
By: Susan Lafond
On: May 29, 2026
In: Weekly Music Suggestions
With: 0 Comments

Three choruses, 23 seconds each. One deceptively easy 80 bpm groove that turns into the perfect surge trigger—and the lyrics practically shout the cue for you. This track belongs in your warm-up rotation.Read more…

Mainstream Music Monday: Maybe Rock Music Isn’t Dead

2026-05-25
By: Bill Pierce
On: May 25, 2026
In: Weekly Music Suggestions
With: 0 Comments

While many people have said that rock is dead, this artist proclaimed that the dance floor is dead when she released this single that makes for a solid short, hard climb.Read more…

Friday Favorites: The Queen of Pop Takes the Ride

2026-05-22
By: Fern Stancer
On: May 22, 2026
In: Weekly Music Suggestions
With: 1 Comment

Not every song needs perfect numbers. This Friday Favorite is all about building intensity, chasing the energy, and finishing strong with one of pop’s most iconic tracks.Read more…

Wednesday Timeless Classics: Wild West Showdown

2026-05-20
By: Jennifer Sage
On: May 20, 2026
In: Weekly Music Suggestions
With: 1 Comment

This eclectic, clever mix of electronic, flamenco, and spaghetti western will have your class roaring up the hill as if to chase a bank robber getting away on horseback. Read more…

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