As indoor cycling instructors, we have a unique opportunity to break the monotony of our participants’ sometimes limited musical preferences. It’s common to have riders who gravitate toward the familiar beats of pop, dance, and rock, leaving a treasure trove of musical genres unexplored. If that’s the case where you Read more…
Genre Profiles
Genre Profiles
This exciting, challenging profile includes fast flats, energetic leg surges, accelerations, and climbs. The playlist features an all-star lineup of female rock artists. While this profile works year-round, it’s especially perfect to spotlight during Rocktober! Read more…
I have provided two versions for coaching this high-intensity interval profile. One is with power (watts) and the other is with perceived exertion, for when you don’t have power meters. It’s perfect for those new to teaching with watts. It’s a very challenging profile and not for the faint-hearted. For that reason, I also include a fair amount of cueing suggestions on how to give permission for riders to back off or sit one (or two or three) of the intervals out. Read more…
Have you ever walked into your class filled with giddy anticipation, fueled by an awesome playlist that’s ready to rock the room? That’s exactly what I felt earlier this week when I introduced my new rock-themed ride. It turned out to be a resounding success, with one rider whispering to Read more…
We love this theme for several reasons. It solves the problem of music selection for a diverse age range and provides a memorable and creative experience for riders. Trust us, you will never run out of music to choose from. Read more…
Get ready to rock your sweet-spot training with this 1980s-inspired profile, perfect for any time of the year but especially great for Rocktober! This ride features three long intervals designed to target that optimal “sweet spot” between high Zone 3 and low Zone 4. I’ve also provided a rockin’ bucket playlist of over 400 rock songs from 1980s should you want to switch out a track or two. Read more…
New Wave Threshold Intervals
New Wave Threshold Intervals
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Here is a second profile that celebrates One-Hit Wonders. Riders always love these profiles because, by their very definition, all the songs are hits. Read more…
One hit wonders are by their very definition, songs that most people know but usually have no idea who the artist/band is because they are only known for one song. Because of their familiarity, they are great to add into rides but not all one hit wonders are created equal and therefore, not all good for indoor cycling. ICA has put together a new profile that you can use as well as a list of over 175 songs if you choose to just put one or two songs in to a ride. Read more…
A great way to build the energy of a concert into your indoor cycling class is to use live music. Picking the right track is not always easy. ICA will help you to choose the perfect songs with a profile to use and lots of other options to choose from. Read more…
out and back covers
out and back covers
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It’s time for a déja vu of our Canyon Ride, this time with a Groundhog Day theme. This concept is perfect for an entertaining out-and-back ride where you use an original song on one direction of the ride and a remix or cover of that song on the return. Contributor Susan Lafond has done all the hard work for you in creating this playlist. Read more…
ICA’s movie soundtrack bucket playlist currently has over 250 songs on it. With so many fantastic options, we have also created a new profile for you to use. Read more…
Iconic Video Power Pedal
Iconic Video Power Pedal
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Are you craving a ride that’s all about ramping up your aerobic endurance? Look no further! Dive into the Progressive Aerobic Intervals profile by Bill Pierce. Read more…