Friday Favorites: A Classic Song from a GOAT Band
2025-07-05
This song’s passion and drive will motivate your riders to work hard.Read more…
Wednesday Timeless Classics: The Only Band That Mattered
2025-07-02
This song, from an iconic and influential band, has been a finisher in many of my playlists for over 20 years. Why? Because this short duration, high-energy, fast-cadence song totally rocks.Read more…
Friday Favorites: More than Meets the Melody
2025-06-27
This upbeat-sounding duet hides a haunting message—a conversation between a grieving woman and the spirit of her lost love. Beneath the lively melody lies a powerful story of loss and memory, making it a perfect warm-up track for cycling, where you can surge your leg speed to the rhythm of the emotionally charged chorus.Read more…
Mainstream Music Monday: A Fun Headbanger
2025-06-23
This band has become even more confident, digging deep into the idea that making music should be fun, with lyrics that can be witty and quirky, but always expressed with a no-apologies, headbanging, post-punk guitar sound.Read more…
Friday Favorites: Vintage ’80s Vibe, Timeless Climb
2025-06-20
An iconic name from the 1980s returns with a new track that’s perfect for a slow, steady climb. With its smooth electronic vibe and introspective lyrics, it sets the tone for a longer effort where riders can settle in, find their rhythm, and commit to the road ahead—no surges, just sustained strength.Read more…
Mainstream Music Monday: Let the Good Vibes Roll!
2025-06-16
This upbeat, chart-topping track blends country and pop vibes, making it a powerful choice for a seated climb with cues to stand on each chorus. Let the good vibes roll as riders tap into its message of shared strength and support.Read more…
Friday Favorites: One of the Best Classic Rock Remixes Ever
2025-06-13
This song will have both your mature riders and club-going youngsters climbing with exuberance.Read more…
Mainstream Music Monday: Reverse Ramp with a Feel-Good Indie Vibe
2025-06-09
A bright, upbeat track with a steady 85 bpm tempo makes this one ideal for warm-ups, endurance segments, sub-threshold work, or a controlled reverse ramp to gradually reduce intensity.Read more…
Friday Favorites: A Throwback Interval Track
2025-06-06
This week’s suggestion is an oldie but a goodie for those of us teaching in the prime pop music times of the late 2000s. This track is a chaotic, glitchy throwback that defies expectations. Just when you think you’ve settled into the rhythm, it veers off, demanding your full attention and energy. It’s the kind of song that turns a routine ride into an electrifying experience. Ready to shake up your playlist?Read more…
Wednesday Timeless Classics: Layered, Theatrical, and Deeply Moving Track for Your Warm-Up
2025-06-04
Transport your riders with this sweeping, emotionally rich track that works beautifully as a warm-up, steady flat, or reflective cool-down. There’s also a shorter version perfect for recovery moments between efforts. A timeless favorite that captures the magic of early Spinning® days.Read more…