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Wednesday Timeless Classics: From Chill-Out Flat to Introspective Climbing
I’ve used this beautiful and versatile song in countless profiles, including several master classes in the early 2000s at WSSC. Its introspective rhythm and steady 82 rpm tempo make it adaptable for a wide range of uses in your profiles—whether it’s warming up, cruising on flat roads, climbing, or cooling down.Read more…
Mainstream Music Monday: A Rhythm-Driven Track to Get Hearts Pumping
With its driving beat and infectious energy, this track is the perfect choice to fuel a steady, hard effort in the saddle at 88 rpm. But this versatile song can also serve as an excellent second warm-up track with “leg openers” to 100 rpm on the chorus.Read more…
Obsessed with Cycling Drills: Teaching Switchbacks, Part 2
In part 1, I provided six general tips for teaching switchbacks, including how many, how often, how long, and how to use the music. In part 2, you will find five different scenarios for designing and cueing your switchbacks to make your classes more exciting and engaging, increasing your coaching repertoire and improving your visualization and motivation skills.
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Friday Favorites: A Driving Electronic Song for Intervals
This song lets you know it’s time for “put-your-head-down-lose-yourself” intensity.Read more…
Theme Ride Thursday: Rock-and-Roll for Rocktober (Because Rock Rules!)
It is an indisputable fact that ROCK AND ROLL IS PERFECT FOR CYCLING CLASSES in so many ways. Yes, that’s all caps—I’m yelling it from the rooftops! Here are a few of my favorite classic and modern rock songs and what I do to them. I’ve actually transitioned to using more rock and pop in my playlists (and less electronic music) as I’ve had a shift in my class demographics. Read more…
Theme Ride Thursday: Celebrate World Animal Day with a Ride Full of Creature Comforts!
World Animal Day is a day of action for animal rights and welfare that falls annually on October 4. Celebrate our furry friends with this bucket playlist filled with 360 songs about all kinds of animals.Read more…
Theme Ride Thursday: Ride Like a Spy—Shaken, Not Stirred Profile & Playlists
Celebrate James Bond Day with a thrilling ride that’s as smooth as 007 himself. Our “Shaken, Not Stirred” profile combines spy-themed music and HIIT drills to keep your riders engaged. Plus, with two spy-centric bucket playlists (~150 songs), you’ll have everything you need to create a high-stakes adventure in your next class!Read more…
Mainstream Music Monday: A Spiritual Climb
This song is a prayer for resilience and support but also for hope. Read more…
Obsessed with Cycling Drills: Teaching Switchbacks, Part 1
Discover everything you need to know about teaching switchbacks in your indoor cycling classes—from using music to define the turns to deciding how long they should last, how many to include, and when to incorporate them for maximum impact. Read more…
Friday Favorites: Bringing You Closer to Your Final Destination
Come on, feet! Start movin’!Read more…