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Friday Favorites: An Anthem of Empowerment
This isn’t just a song—it’s a call to push through the burn, embrace the challenge, and rise stronger with every climb.Read more…
Theme Ride Thursday: World Party Day, April 3 (New Profile)
There are so many great reasons to bring party and celebration songs into your classes—whether it’s a rider’s birthday, wedding, retirement, your studio’s anniversary, or even your favorite team winning the championship! 🎉 Or, no special reason at all—except that April 3 is World Party Day (and my birthday! 😉). Whatever the occasion, I’ve got you covered with over 230 high-energy party songs to get your riders in a celebratory mood, plus two fun profiles to choose from!Read more…
Obsessed with Cycling Drills: The On-Ramp
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…
Mainstream Music Monday: A Thrashing Banger from a Famous Band
A blend of thrashing punk guitars and poppy harmonies in a song tailor-made for an intense 3-minute effort.Read more…
Friday Favorites: A Power-Packed Ride with Emotional Depth
This week’s pick is more than just a high-energy track—it’s a powerful journey of resilience and raw emotion. With its steady drive and dynamic energy, this 6-minute song is perfect for sweet-spot or threshold efforts, 3-2-1 ramp intervals, or over/under challenges. Get ready to add a meaningful punch to your playlist!Read more…
Wednesday Timeless Classics: An ’80s Classic That Never Fades
I probably play this artist more than any other ’80s group. But can you blame me? Their tracks are made for the cycling studio, often landing in that perfect moderate tempo for an endurance or tempo flat, right around the mid-80s rpm.Read more…
Mainstream Music Monday: The High-Energy Pop Climb Your Playlist Needs
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…
Friday Favorites: A 2025 Tune That Sounds Old for Women’s History Month
March is Women’s History Month. Use this song from an all-female band as a way to honor music from recent history.Read more…
Precision Intervals: Threshold and VO2 Max
This intense interval-based profile by Fern Stancer challenges riders with a strategic mix of threshold (Zone 4) and VO2 max (Zone 5) efforts, each performed at a distinct cadence. The goal is to highlight how leg speed influences both physiological response and perceived exertion, pushing riders to new limits.Read more…
Mainstream Music Monday: Reheat Those Tacos!
This artist has successfully reheated her own gourmet nachos.Read more…






