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Mainstream Music Monday: A Breezy, Feel-Good Warm-Up Song That Instantly Lifts the Room
If you want a track that settles riders into their cadence with ease—while still bringing that early-class spark—this one delivers. Its crisp beat and uplifting vibe make it a standout choice for a smooth flat-road warm-up. Grab the breakdown and see how to use every musical moment to your advantage.Read more…
The Gratitude Ride (2025)
After a minor biking mishap (don’t worry, I’m fine!), the Gratitude Ride has been updated into a 60-minute profile with fresh songs and coaching cues. Bring gratitude, connection, and energy to your classes this week!Read more…
Friday Favorites: The Best “Pick-Me-Up” Track for End-of-Class HIIT
Looking for a short, spicy track to ignite a breathless push? This indie-pop duo delivers a punchy 100 rpm burst you can use as a quick anaerobic interval that leaves riders exhilarated…and wanting more.Read more…
Theme Ride Thursday: Celebrating World Techno Day 🌍🎶
As indoor cycling instructors, we know just how transformative music can be in a class. It drives every pedal stroke, sets the rhythm, and inspires riders to push harder while staying in the flow. World Techno Day (December 9) is the perfect moment to celebrate electronic music in all its forms—techno, melodic techno, trance, club, and house—tracks with rhythms and tempos that naturally support seated or standing climbs, helping riders settle into the ride and find their flow.Read more…
Wednesday Timeless Classics: From Church to the Cycle Studio
This old-school gospel song infuses hip-hop elements to take your classes to higher ground with a distinctive beat.Read more…
Friday Favorites: Intervals to Keep You Unstuck
This week’s pick is all restless energy and a bassline that refuses to let you sit still. It’s gritty, hypnotic, and perfect for locking into the beat while pushing past your limits. Get ready for a track that feels like rebellion bottled into 4 minutes.Read more…
Theme Ride Thursday: Four Thanksgiving Profiles and Four Bucket Playlists to Choose From!
The cornucopia of ICA Thanksgiving profiles is overflowing with four different and exciting rides—you should be able to teach a different one in the days leading up to Thanksgiving. Here they are all in one place to make it easier for you to locate them. Read more…
Theme Ride Thursday: Black Friday Playlist and Two Shopping-Themed Profiles
The day after Thanksgiving is not for the weak or the weary. You and your riders will stay energized not just on Black Friday but through the whole holiday season with songs from our Black Friday playlist and two energizing retail-therapy-themed profiles.Read more…
How to Develop a Faster Cadence, Part 5: Three Video Tips for Quicker Pedaling
In Part 5 of our cadence series, Jennifer shares three final high-cadence tips on video—including a technique borrowed from skiing that may unlock higher leg speed, a reminder about neuromuscular adaptation, and guidance on when (and if) you should stand at fast cadences. This short video will help you troubleshoot the most common barriers to pedaling quickly and smoothly.Read more…
Mainstream Music Monday: Reflection, Nostalgia, and Gratitude
Looking for a cool-down that goes deeper than lowering resistance and slowing cadence? This reflective track invites riders to think about the hills and flats of their year—what challenged them, what changed them, and what they’re grateful for. It’s the perfect choice for Thanksgiving week, pairing beautiful lyrics with cueing that leaves every rider feeling grounded, thankful, and a little stronger.Read more…








