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Friday Favorites: Double the Tom Toms and Double the Fun
The heavy percussion, staccato guitar, and syncopated horns will get your class rocking in this fast warm-up. Read more…
Mainstream Music Monday: A Powerful Recovery
This track drives a steady, determined energy, perfect for a recovery phase that keeps the momentum alive. With lyrics that emphasize resilience and strength, it encourages riders to reconnect with their power and refocus for the challenges ahead. Read more…
Friday Favorites: You’re More Than Enough
This delightful track is wonderfully versatile—use it as a warm-up, a fast flat, or even a longer recovery song. With its uplifting lyrics, it’s a perfect fit for an inspirational profile or a special event ride—or when you simply want to make your riders smile. 😊Read more…
Mainstream Music Monday: Ride the Rhythm
Looking for a track that’ll instantly lift the vibe in your next cycling class? This Afrobeat-inspired hit has been taking over playlists everywhere, with a rhythm so addictive your riders won’t be able to resist pedaling to the beat. Trust me, this one’s a game-changer for warm-ups or flat road drills!Read more…
Friday Favorites: Feel the Burn
For moments that demand maximum effort and intensity.Read more…
Cover Me: A Musical Out-and-Back Adventure
ICA contributor Susan Lafond reimagined the classic out-and-back Canyon Ride with a creative twist. She paired each song on the “out” portion of the ride with its cover or remix for the “back,” transforming the journey into a musical adventure. Here is my variation of this concept with a fresh approach to terrain. The covers I’ve chosen are distinct enough from the originals to add excitement and variety, with riders eagerly anticipating the second version of each song.Read more…
Theme Ride Thursday: Groundhog Day Theme Ride—Originals and Covers for an Out-and-Back Adventure
It’s time for a déja vu of our Canyon Ride, this time with a Groundhog Day theme. This concept is perfect for an entertaining out-and-back ride where you use an original song on one direction of the ride and a remix or cover of that song on the return. Contributor Susan Lafond has done all the hard work for you in creating this playlist.Read more…
Introducing Ebb and Flow 3.0: A Unique Steady-State Ride That Your Riders Will Love
Introducing Ebb and Flow 3.0, my favorite steady-state ride, complete with a brand-new playlist that had my riders raving afterward. This third version stays true to its roots: a continuous Zone 3 effort that keeps you moving steadily at a moderate intensity for 50 minutes. No recoveries (aside from warm-up and cool-down), just one long, flowing ride.Read more…
Mainstream Music Monday: Ride the Country Wave
Country music is having a moment and its popularity is soaring. This track from a well-known musician is a perfect option to add more country into your playlists.Read more…
Friday Favorites: This Is Good
This song works well for the second track in a playlist. It has the beat, energy, and catchiness that fits in as a perfect transition from warm-up to hard work. It’s from a musician who received my prestigious Best New Artist award in 2024. Who was your Best New Artist from last year?Read more…