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…

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…

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…

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…