Theme Ride Thursday: School’s Out, Bring on the Summer!

Ah, summer—officially starting on June 21, but who’s counting? We’re already feeling those vibes! The sun’s shining, days are stretching longer, and kids are already plotting their escape from school. So, dust off your itsy-bitsy, teeny-weeny, yellow polka-dot bikini and crank up the tunes because we’ve got not one, not two, but three epic bucket playlists to soundtrack your summer shenanigans.

First up, our “School’s Out/Graduation” bucket playlist (with ~80 songs)! Wave goodbye to textbooks and pop quizzes with hits like Alice Cooper’s classic anthem and Pink Floyd’s rebellious “Another Brick in the Wall.” Whether you’re bidding adieu to elementary, high school, or college, this playlist’s got the jams to mark the end of the academic grind.

Next, groove to our “Summer” playlist, filled with over 300 tracks that scream sunshine, sand, and good vibes. From Pharrell’s infectious “Happy” to tunes that just make you wanna roll down the car windows and belt out the lyrics, this playlist is your sonic summer escape.

And let’s not forget the ultimate dream: the “Vacation” playlist (with 110 tracks)! As the Go-Go’s crooned, “Vacation, all I ever wanted. Vacation, had to get away.” Whether you’re jetting off solo, with pals, or with the fam, our vacation playlist sets the perfect soundtrack for your summer adventures.

Mix and match these playlists for the ultimate summer-themed ride. With so much musical goodness, you’ll have enough inspiration to create profiles for weeks without hearing the same tune twice!

Don’t have time to craft your own profile? No sweat! Dive into Karen’s classic “Jump in the Pool” ride for a guaranteed crowd-pleaser.

From further back in our archives but still oh-so-fun, check out our Summer Surfin’ Safari Interval Profile, chock-full of classic surf songs. (Don’t be afraid to pull this one out again in the depths of winter when we’re back to battling the polar vortex.) Here’s some feedback from an instructor who used this profile:

And now, “drums please…”