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Theme Ride Thursday: Blast Off! Space Day Meets May the 4th 🚀
The Force is strong with this one! National Space Day (May 2) and Star Wars Day (May the 4th Be With You) align for an epic intergalactic theme ride. Choose from four stellar bucket playlists with over 560 spacey, sci-fi, and celestial songs, plus three out-of-this-world profiles to launch your class into orbit. Read more…
Theme Ride Thursday: You Bring the Guac, We’ll Bring the Tunes—A Cinco de Mayo Playlist!
Celebrate the Battle of Puebla with these Mexican artists. Our bucket playlist has about 190 songs to choose from for your Cinco de Mayo theme ride! Read more…
Mainstream Music Monday: A Climb That is Pure Fun
With a beat that grabs you from the first note, this new song from a beloved artist is a go-to for an energizing climb.Read more…
How to Coach Resistance in Your Indoor Cycling Class, Part 1: Why “Add a Turn” Misses the Mark
Coaching resistance is one of the more challenging aspects of being an indoor cycling instructor. In this series, you will learn the two most common yet ineffective methods of teaching resistance. We will then provide you with a technique of encouraging your riders to add load in a way that will help them experience what your profile is calling for so they can be more successful. We will end with dozens of creative coaching cues for adding resistance. You will emerge a better, more informed instructor. Read more…
Friday Favorites: Tuning In for Focus, Form, and Endurance
Looking for a track that meets you where you are—whether you’re zoning in on form, grinding through intervals, or finding your rhythm on a flat road? This one builds without pushing, drives without overwhelming, and somehow makes every pedal stroke feel intentional. It’s been on repeat in my rides lately, and once you try it, you’ll see why.Read more…
Theme Ride Thursday: Celebrate the Beauty of the Earth with an Earth Day–Themed Ride
What better way to pay tribute to Mother Earth than through the very act of cycling—one of the most environmentally friendly modes of transportation? Whether indoors or out, riding a bicycle connects us to the planet in a deeply meaningful way. This April, bring that connection into your cycling studio with an Earth Day–themed ride that celebrates the breathtaking beauty of nature and reminds us why protecting it matters. We’ve created two bucket playlists to help you craft the perfect Earth Day ride, with over 500 songs to choose from.Read more…
Theme Ride Thursday: Calling All Cycling Superheroes—Songs for National Superhero Day
Songs from our heroes and superheroes bucket playlist (270+ songs) will inspire your riders to find their superpower! Read more…
Wednesday Timeless Classics: A Gentle Descent into Stillness
Some songs are more than music—they’re an invitation to let go. This week’s Timeless Classic brings a soulful, calming energy that helps riders transition from the intensity of class to a peaceful, refreshed state of mind. It’s a track that’s stood the test of time, offering the perfect backdrop to lower heart rates, ease breathing, and send everyone off the bike feeling grounded and renewed.Read more…
Mainstream Music Monday: Every Day Is a Good Day for This Song!
We all could use more short recovery songs, especially when they’re this uplifting! Everything about this track is spot-on—the tempo, the energy, the length, and most of all, the positive message.Read more…
Friday Favorites: A Fierce Finale for a VO2 Max Ride
Looking for the perfect high-energy closer to cap off your HIIT profile? This driving trance track delivers 4 minutes of pure intensity—ideal for your final Zone 5 push. With three strategically timed standing intervals and a relentless rhythm at 68 rpm, it’s built to challenge your riders right when they think they’re out of gas. Read more…