Friday Favorites: The Perfect 5-Minute Grind
2025-12-19
A true ’80s new wave classic, this song delivers a consistent rhythm that makes climbing feel powerful and controlled.Read more…
Wednesday Timeless Classics: Two Versions, One Relentless ’80s Drive
2025-12-17
This week’s timeless classic comes in both a short and an extended version—same energy, same tempo, but very different coaching opportunities. One offers a built-in reset before the intensity hits; the other is long, steady, and unapologetically demanding. Perfect for everything from VO2 max intervals to sustained sweet-spot or threshold work.Read more…
Mainstream Music Monday: Stimulate Your Pleasure Hormone with This Song
2025-12-15
She’s no longer dancing on her own. Now she’s feeling euphoric on the dance floor. This song provides an opportunity to bring that emotion from the club to the cycling studio.Read more…
Friday Favorites: Looking for the Perfect Gift?
2025-12-12
A song with a positive message about love and appreciation to help make riders feel more hopeful in the New Year.Read more…
Mainstream Music Monday: Following the Glow
2025-12-08
This recent indie track shines with nostalgia and drive, capturing that pull toward home while navigating ambition and shadows alike. Perfect for a steady flat road at 84 rpm, it works beautifully as a warm-up—or an inspiring final push. Its uplifting energy and lyrics also make it a standout for a Winter Solstice theme ride, celebrating the return of light and renewal.Read more…
Friday Favorites: An Instant Classic That Works Beautifully for Climbs
2025-12-05
This song became a global hit for a reason—it mixes emotion, energy. At a steady 128 bpm, it fits climbs and interval work. Riders will connect with it the moment the beat drops.Read more…
Monday Mainstream Music: Uplifting Hip-Hop for Recovery and Flats
2025-12-01
Here’s a rare find—four hip-hop tracks (all from the same artist!) that are short, inspiring, and perfect for recovery or a grounding flat. The message is all about rising, receiving, and appreciating the moment…making these songs a powerful reset anywhere in your ride.Read more…
Friday Favorites: Not Just for Tax Day
2025-11-28
This song from the hottest rock band in the world is a must-have to include in your Tax Day playlist. But I’m not waiting until then since I’ve already used it in a profile and I’ll be playing it a lot between now and April 15.Read more…
Mainstream Music Monday: A Breezy, Feel-Good Warm-Up Song That Instantly Lifts the Room
2025-11-24
If you want a track that settles riders into their cadence with ease—while still bringing that early-class spark—this one delivers. Its crisp beat and uplifting vibe make it a standout choice for a smooth flat-road warm-up. Grab the breakdown and see how to use every musical moment to your advantage.Read more…
Friday Favorites: The Best “Pick-Me-Up” Track for End-of-Class HIIT
2025-11-21
Looking for a short, spicy track to ignite a breathless push? This indie-pop duo delivers a punchy 100 rpm burst you can use as a quick anaerobic interval that leaves riders exhilarated…and wanting more.Read more…