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Obsessed with Cycling Drills: The On-Ramp
Riding the line. Riding the sustainable limit. Riding on the edge. Statements like these give me the warm fuzzies, like a pair of warm, fuzzy slippers for your heart. Just as important as knowing your limit is the ability to arrive at or ramp up to the intended intensity. If we step on the gas too hard too soon, we risk blowing up; if we take too long to build to the target intensity, we risk short-changing the effort. Welcome to The On-Ramp: A fun way to learn how to approach grueling, leg-grinding, lung-searing sustainable efforts.Read more…
Mainstream Music Monday: A Thrashing Banger from a Famous Band
A blend of thrashing punk guitars and poppy harmonies in a song tailor-made for an intense 3-minute effort.Read more…
Friday Favorites: A Power-Packed Ride with Emotional Depth
This week’s pick is more than just a high-energy track—it’s a powerful journey of resilience and raw emotion. With its steady drive and dynamic energy, this 6-minute song is perfect for sweet-spot or threshold efforts, 3-2-1 ramp intervals, or over/under challenges. Get ready to add a meaningful punch to your playlist!Read more…
Theme Ride Thursday: Don’t Get Fooled Again—Two April Fool’s Day Bucket Playlists
April Fool’s Day is quickly approaching. What pranks do you have in store for your class?Read more…
Theme Ride Thursday: April Showers Playlists and Profiles
April is known for wet weather, coast to coast. And do you know what’s awesome on rainy days? Good tunes accompanied by a great profile. How about two storm-themed profiles to choose from plus two bucket playlists on the theme of rain and flowers to expand your musical options?Read more…
Theme Ride Thursday: 🐶 National Puppy Day—A Paws-itively Fun Way to Celebrate in Your Cycling Classes! 🐾
You don’t need to dedicate an entire theme ride to our canine companions (unless you really want to), but why not sprinkle in a few dog-themed songs to make your fellow dog-loving riders smile? Whether you’re climbing hills, sprinting, or recovering, here are some of our favorite tracks to work into your ride.Read more…
The Empowered Women Ride: Sweet-Spot Intervals
Here’s another powerful Women’s History Month profile—this time, a challenging yet rewarding sweet spot ride. Even though this ride honors the women in our classes for Women’s History Month, you can acknowledge the men in a way that makes them feel included while keeping the focus on empowerment. I give you some tips on how to do that.Read more…
Wednesday Timeless Classics: An ’80s Classic That Never Fades
I probably play this artist more than any other ’80s group. But can you blame me? Their tracks are made for the cycling studio, often landing in that perfect moderate tempo for an endurance or tempo flat, right around the mid-80s rpm.Read more…
Mainstream Music Monday: The High-Energy Pop Climb Your Playlist Needs
Looking for a song that brings the perfect balance of energy, rhythm, and motivation to your indoor cycling class? This track builds anticipation, delivers an electrifying drop, and keeps riders locked into the beat—whether they’re sprinting, climbing, or cruising through a steady-state ride. Trust me, once you add this track to your playlist, you won’t want to ride without it!Read more…
Friday Favorites: A 2025 Tune That Sounds Old for Women’s History Month
March is Women’s History Month. Use this song from an all-female band as a way to honor music from recent history.Read more…