This week has been a challenging one for many of us in the United States, and I felt the need for a truly transformative ride. I wanted a profile that would push us to dig deep, both mentally and physically, and face our challenges with strength and resilience. Drawing inspiration from some of my favorite songs—and a few that speak powerfully to standing tall and rising again—I created this profile to help us channel our energy and determination.
Introducing Three Transformative Climbs: Finding Resilience Within. This is one of the most empowering profiles I’ve crafted in a long time. It’s designed to help you develop and showcase powerful coaching skills that go beyond the bike and resonate deeply with riders.
Indoor cycling is more than just a workout; it’s a reflection of life’s journey. Each climb in this ride symbolizes the obstacles we face off the bike. With every uphill struggle, we’re reminded of life’s challenges that test us physically, mentally, and emotionally. This ride is about digging deep and embracing each challenge, one turn of the pedal at a time.
Together, we’ll tap into our inner strength, build unshakable confidence, and go beyond what we thought possible with every ascent. With stretches of silence and music that fuels resilience, you’ll find that every summit conquered leaves you stronger and more fearless, ready for what comes next. Here, we climb not just to reach the top, but to grow, to gain confidence, and to unlock our potential within.
What is resilience? It’s the strength to keep moving forward, even when facing steep challenges or setbacks. In this ride, resilience means staying committed to the climb, embracing the struggle, and trusting that each pedal stroke brings us closer to growth. It’s the quiet, steady power that allows us to overcome obstacles, knowing each push upward prepares us for whatever lies ahead—on or off the bike.
Closing Words
I taught this ride this morning, and my riders truly embraced it—they worked extra hard, left everything on the bike, and connected deeply with the music. Their appreciation reminded me of the power of a ride that speaks to both body and soul.
My closing words to my class were the following:
“As we cool down, take a moment to reflect on what you’ve just conquered. Today, you took on a climb that stretched you and maybe even scared you. But here you are, stronger for it. Each pedal stroke was proof of your resilience, showing that limits aren’t as fixed as they seem.
Every time you face a challenge that feels out of reach, you’re building a deeper belief in yourself. You’re confirming that, yes, you’re stronger than you gave yourself credit for. Let this settle within you—knowing you’ve faced this and come through with power and grace.
So next time you face something daunting, remember today. Remember the mountain you climbed and the strength you discovered. You have what it takes. You’ve proven it. Carry that strength forward.”
Please let me know if you try this ride and how your class responds—I’d love to hear how it resonated with your riders.
I was planning to use the profile this past week – love it! But I felt that we all needed something a bit lighter and used the Happy Ride. Hit the spot. I like Susan’s idea of using it as we enter into the new year..
That’s a great idea! I might do it again in January, just change out a few songs. We all need a transformation for the new year anyway!
Thank you for putting this ride together, its been a rough week.
It has been a hard one. I hope this profile and the coaching offer some solace and strength. I plan to pull it out again in winter, perhaps changing the first two songs and the cool-down.
I am thrilled you included one of my most favorite songs, “I’ll Be There” by Robin Schulz, Rita Ora, Tiago PZK. I am including this in my upcoming class schedule for January when we all need the extra motivation to dig deeper within ourselves.
It’s a favorite of mine! And it hit home for me when I put this together—I needed people to be there for me and vice-versa.