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Class Profile: “Video Trained the Cycling Star!” Threshold Intervals with MTV’s First Hits
“Video Trained the Cycling Star” is a nostalgic threshold interval ride powered by songs from MTV’s first 100 videos. With six progressively shorter intervals and a playlist pulled entirely from MTV’s launch day, this ride blends challenging efforts with pop culture fun. Includes trivia for each song to share during recoveries.Read more…
Theme Ride Thursday: Pedaling Down Memory Lane for MTV’s Launch Anniversary
On August 1, 1981, MTV aired its very first broadcast and became a driving force in music culture, providing countless unforgettable moments. Riding to the tracks that once graced the screens of early MTV will evoke nostalgia for your older participants while introducing your younger riders to the roots of music video culture. So, let’s hop on our bikes, immerse ourselves in the magic of MTV’s inception, and pedal to the rhythms that defined an era of music television. Read more…
Wednesday Timeless Classics: Drums That Make You Want to Dance
This group has a signature drumming style that rises and falls, allowing you to choreograph melodramatic climbs with brief plateaus into your profile. Read more…
Mainstream Music Monday: Indie-Folk Triple Threat 🎶
This infectious song full of rhythm and personality is a collaboration of three folk legends that keeps the legs moving and spirits lifted—yet beneath its upbeat exterior lies a thoughtful reflection on a deeper issue. Read more…
Friday Favorites: A Dancehall Throwback for Speed
Picture this: A rhythm so infectious it makes legs move before you even realize what’s happening. It starts laid-back, then snaps into a syncopated dancehall groove that refuses to let go. Your riders won’t know what hit them until they’re sprinting full-tilt. Curious yet?Read more…
Mainstream Music Monday: Old Vibes, New Fire—Feel the Tension Rise
This moody, beat-driven track takes a familiar sound and turns it into a powerful climb—perfect for pushing from Z3 to Z5 while the tension builds.Read more…
Class Profile: A Tribute to Live Aid, 40 Years Later—Profile with Four Epic Climbs
Celebrate the 40th anniversary of Live Aid with a ride inspired by one of music’s most iconic moments. Fern Stancer’s profile features four powerful climbs fueled by legendary performances.Read more…
Friday Favorites: A Classic Song from a GOAT Band
This song’s passion and drive will motivate your riders to work hard.Read more…
Wednesday Timeless Classics: The Only Band That Mattered
This song, from an iconic and influential band, has been a finisher in many of my playlists for over 20 years. Why? Because this short duration, high-energy, fast-cadence song totally rocks.Read more…
How to Create and Lead a Tour de France Stage (Plus Six Pre-Made Tour Stage Profiles to Use)
Leading a stage of the Tour de France in your cycling classes is an exhilarating experience, both for your riders and for you as an instructor. It’s an opportunity to use your best inspirational coaching skills paired with empowering music. Let’s dive into tips on creating and leading a Tour de France stage in your cycling classes! Read more…