đ March Madness isnât just a sporting eventâitâs the sporting event of the year. Three weeks of pure adrenaline, where every game can shatter dreams or spark legendary comebacks. The heartbreak of an underdog upset, the wild roar of a buzzer-beaterâthereâs nothing like it. And donât even get me started on those brackets…
đ„ Bring That March Madness Passion to the Bike
What makes March Madness legendary? Passion. You can feel it everywhereâthe fire in the playersâ eyes, the intensity of the coaches, the electricity from the fans. Itâs do-or-die. One bad game? Youâre out. These athletes push their minds and bodies to the absolute limit, battling for that shot at glory with every ounce of heart they have.
That same passion belongs in your studio. Itâs time to channel that energy, play like thereâs no tomorrow, and leave it all on the bike.
đ Your March Madness Playbook: Profile + Playlists
Get ready to dive into the ultimate challenge with Karen Cruzâs March Madness Ride! This ride mirrors the intensity of the tournament itselfâsix rounds of bracket-busting effort, starting with strength-building drills and ramping up to fierce competition. Just like the tournament, every round gets tougher. This interval-heavy workout will push riders through powerful efforts and short recoveriesâperfect for testing their limits. (Itâs designed for 45 minutes, but weâve got extra song suggestions if youâre running a longer class!)
đ¶ Two Playlists to Keep Your Ride in Overtime Mode
đ “Full-Court Press” Playlist (46 songs)
Built by instructors who live for basketball season, this playlist is packed with tracks that echo the thrill of the game. Some songs bring those basketball vibes directly, while others are fueled by raw, competitive energyâperfect for capturing the intensity of a high-stakes matchup.
đ„ “Game Time / Game On” Playlist (255 songs)
This is your go-to for high-octane, all-sport anthems that scream WIN. Itâs the soundtrack of determination and triumphâsongs thatâll fire up your riders for every sprint, every hill, and every last push. When itâs time to bring it on, this is the playlist that delivers.
ICA members can find the bucket playlists and Karen’s March Madness profile below.Â
Good luck with your brackets!
As both a music and basketball aficionado, I’m happy to contribute another hoops-related song in addition to my suggestions below: Hangover Game by MJ Lenderman. It’s about the championship game that Michael Jordan allegedly played with the flu or food poisoning. It’s humorous and it rocks.
https://open.spotify.com/track/0KgqfFDS6vvzZ50IozlD1Y?si=a8560b50d8cd48c2
No March Madness in 2020 đ
I know, crazy huh! We often schedule our TRT posts two weeks in advance, so obviously the cancelation happened after it was scheduled. Moving forward, I am going to be cognizant of not posting a seasonal theme that no one can really take advantage of. Instead, I want to post a lot of fun theme ideas that instructors will be able to take advantage of once we are out of this threat.
Be well!
I am not a basketball fan, but I used the March Madness profile this past Sunday and received numerous compliments for this Race Day theme ride, which simulates running up and down the court with the numerous surges. The storyline of a Cinderella team advancing through the brackets is so heartwarming and entertaining. The coaching cues are first class and “Shots” is my favorite interval due to the seamless flow in the choreography. If you haven’t used this profile yet this year, it isn’t too late. You have until April 9.
Great playlist and thanks. I added a few different songs by artists who will perform at the 2018 NCAA March Madness Musical Festival which starts Friday, March 30, 2018. I find this is a fun way to keep it fresh every year.
I’m sure we can find a way to apply this to sporting events in the UK , but could you please explain the meaning and context of ‘the brackets’. Thanks
Hi Martyn. Brackets refer to schedule of games that are played to determine the champion.
Here’s a link as I think that might be easier.
http://i.turner.ncaa.com/sites/default/files/external/printable-bracket/2016/bracket-ncaa.pdf
For those of us in Chicago, and Bulls fans from back in the MJ days anywhere, Alan Parsons Project’s Sirius is synonymous with basketball. When I’ve used this, I’ve acccompanied it with the player’s intros, finishing with “and from North Carolina, number 23…”
There is an entire double CD devoted to songs about basketball: http://store.carparkrecords.com/products/544704-cak104-carpark-sweet-sixteen-basketball-picture-disc-12
Proceeds all go to charity. The best song by far is “Practice” by Skylar Spence fka St. Pepsi. It samples AI’s infamous rant where he repeats “we talkin’ ’bout practice” and is sure to bring a familiar grin to any hoop fan.