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Mainstream Music Monday: A Relentless 3-Minute Powerhouse for VO2 Max Work
This track is a rare gem—3 minutes of relentless, high-octane energy that makes it perfect for FTP tests, VO2 max intervals, or any sustained high-intensity effort.Read more…
Friday Favorites: A Powerful Climb from the ’90s
A ’90s anthem that builds from soft pedal strokes to an emotional push that leaves everything on the road.Read more…
Class Profile: Varied Ramp Intervals—Descending Duration
Take your riders on a dynamic journey with Varied Ramp Intervals: Descending Duration. Six intervals gradually shorten while moving from Zone 3 to Zone 5. The longer ramps demand focus and persistence, rewarding steady effort, while the shorter ones keep riders engaged and challenged, even as fatigue sets in.Read more…
Wednesday Timeless Classics: Uplifting and Inspiring
Our featured track this week feels more like a moving meditation than a warm-up song. Gentle at first, then soaring and expansive, it draws riders inward, helping them clear distractions and find presence in the moment. By the end, the room is primed for both strength and focus. It’s also ideal for special rides—think charity events, long endurance sessions, or moments when you want the room to feel united.Read more…
Mainstream Music Monday: Pedal to the Pop Floor
This week’s pick comes in hot—glossy, bold, and unapologetically high-octane. If you like your tracks fierce and your beats fast, don’t skip this one. Plus, it’s super versatile so you’ll definitely be able to find more than one way to get it into your next class!Read more…
Friday Favorites: Break Out Your Flannel
Many current bands are harkening back to the sound of ’90s grunge but this one does it the best. And this song is an infectious earworm to climb to. If your riders like bands like Veruca Salt, Hole, or The Breeders, they’ll love this tune.Read more…
Theme Ride Thursday: 🚴♀️ Ride Back to 1975—50 Years of Legendary Tracks
Take your riders on a 50-year flashback! Each year, you can celebrate the hits from half a century ago with a themed ride full of nostalgia, stories, and timeless music. We’ll show you how to find the top songs, add fun trivia, and build a “bucket playlist” you can return to again and again. This year, we’ve already done the work for you…presenting, 1975!Read more…
Theme Ride Thursday: Talk Like a Pirate Day
Ahoy there, matey! September 19 marks the spot for International Talk Like a Pirate Day, a chance to let yer inner pirate out and use the word “booty” to yer heart’s content. Check out our pirate lingo refresher and bucket playlist of almost 140 songs to choose from. We also give ye plenty ‘o tips to create a smashin’ theme ride, including some fun sub-themes.Read more…
Mainstream Music Monday: A Short, Powerful Climb
This haunting ballad-turned-electronic-remix blends raw, emotional vocals with a steady, driving beat, making it perfect for a slow, resistance-heavy climb. The track builds tension layer by layer, creating a visceral experience that challenges riders both physically and emotionally as they push to the top.Read more…
Friday Favorites: It’s Time to Go!
Short, sharp, and explosive. When the driving beat kicks in, it powers you through 2 minutes of pure intensity—perfect fuel for anaerobic intervals or a hard-charging finish of a race profile. Before the song starts, look out at your class and say, “Here we go…”Read more…