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Mainstream Music Monday: A Quick Burst of Energy
Need a track that brings a ton of energy in a short duration? This band, who will be inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame later this year, brings it to you.Read more…
Class Profile: Climbing the Adirondack High Peaks
Inspired by New York’s breathtaking Adirondack High Peaks, this 60-minute ride features five progressive climbs that build strength and endurance. From steady efforts to dynamic surges, each climb mirrors the challenge of summiting one of the 46 famed peaks. The final push channels the grit needed to reach Mount Marcy, the tallest in the state. Get ready to ride through history, beauty, and raw determination.Read more…
Friday Favorites: Set Your Climb Ablaze 🔥
Be sure to bring a fire extinguisher to cool off your riders after they feel the burn with this progressive climb.Read more…
How to Coach Resistance in Your Indoor Cycling Class, Part 4: Solving for X—Coaching Resistance with Cadence and Intensity as Your Guide
In Part 4 of this series, we tackle the heart of resistance cueing: helping riders find the right amount of load to match your intended intensity for each segment. Instead of defaulting to “turn it up,” you’ll use a simple yet powerful equation to connect cadence, resistance, and intensity—and learn how to coach that relationship more clearly. You’ll also get specific cues to help riders discover their own ideal resistance at various cadences and efforts, along with song suggestions to support each scenario.Read more…
Theme Ride Thursday: Unite Your Passion for Cycling and Running This Global Running Day!
Are you ready to combine your love of running and cycling? This June 5, celebrate Global Running Day by bringing the spirit of the run to your cycling classes with our bucket playlist of almost 300 songs! You can also draw inspiration from any running event, such as an international race or local fundraising fun run to create an engaging themed ride like this any time of the year.Read more…
Theme Ride Thursday: School’s Out, Bring on the Summer Fun!
We’ve got four bucket playlists to celebrate the lazy, hazy days of summer and the end of the school year! Plus, we have two profiles. The “Jump in the Pool” and the “Surfin’ Safari” profiles are bound to get your riders smiling and ready for the pool or beach! Read more…
Theme Ride Thursday: All Things Bicycle! Four Bucket Playlists for World Bike Day
World Bicycle Day is on June 3 and Ride Your Bike to Work Day is June 28. ICA is here to help you with the perfect bike-themed music to honor the reason that our indoor cycling classes even exist! We give your four bucket playlists to choose from with the categories of “bikes,” “ride,” “miles/distance/speed,” and “mountains”—a total of over 500 songs to choose from for your bicycle-themed profile! Read more…
Monday Mainstream Music: A Short Track with Serious Punch
This short, high-energy track from a rising British pop star is perfect for an all-out effort. Use it in a HIIT profile for a 2.5-minute max push, or as a fiery, race-ending finish with a final sprint to the line. Either way, expect breathless riders and burning legs.Read more…
Friday Favorites: Give It Everything!
With its driving beat and bold, no-holding-back attitude, this track sets the tone for one final push. It’s perfect for motivating riders to dig deep, commit fully, and leave everything they’ve got on the bike.Read more…
Theme Ride Thursday: Spill the Red, Red Elderberry Wine
While some themes are perfect for crafting entire playlists tailored to a specific profile, others lend themselves better to sprinkling just a few select tunes into your playlist, offering a subtle nod to the occasion. National Wine Day falls into that category, but boy are there some great songs to add to your ride! Read more…