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Did you know there is a National Roller Coaster Day? Long before I found that out I was doing a super fun mountain-bike simulation ride I call “The Roller Coaster Ride.” I’ve now got yet another excuse to teach this fun profile next week! I’ve got two versions of this profile; one uses numerous songs with the theme of roller coasters. Let me know which one is your favorite!Read more…

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Are you a big fan of 80s music? Do you love the iconic sounds of Duran Duran? If your riders are also fans of their music or just passionate about the 80s, we’ve got a fantastic idea for you! August 10th is Duran Duran Appreciation Day, offering a perfect opportunity to create a themed ride or celebrate with a few of their timeless hits.Read more…

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This is the seventh track from this group in the ICA music archives. I hope you’ve got all seven in your repertoire—they’re all that good, and they’ve been a part of Spinning® and cycling studios since the early 1990s! This one is perfect for a warm-up or a long, sub-threshold interval at 86 rpm. Read more…

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On August 1, 1981, MTV aired its very first broadcast and became a driving force in music culture, providing countless unforgettable moments. Riding to the tracks that once graced the screens of early MTV will evoke nostalgia for your older participants while introducing your younger riders to the roots of music video culture. So, let’s hop on our bikes, immerse ourselves in the magic of MTV’s inception, and pedal to the rhythms that defined an era of music television. Read more…