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Profile: In Honor of Mountains to Celebrate International Mountain Day
I created this profile In Honor of Mountains to celebrate International Mountain Day on December 11, but, of course, good climbing profiles with great music can be used any time of the year. Almost all of the songs are based on the theme of mountains and being “on top of the world.” 2023: A NEW ALL-CLIMBING VERSION OF THIS PROFILE HAS BEEN ADDED!Read more…
Mainstream Music Monday: Fuel the Fire and Feel the Speed
It’s time to turn up the cadence and feel the energy. Encourage riders to push the pace as they sense of urgency in the lyrics. Read more…
Friday Favorites: A Classic Club Banger to Climb
This week’s favorite is one of my own from the late ’90s/early 2000s. It’s a surefire track to get you and your riders climbing to a solid beat. Plus, there are several remixes available for you to choose the length that best meets your riding needs!Read more…
Wednesday Timeless Classics: Finding Gratitude through Adversity
Use this intense 6-minute track to fuel a challenging ramp climb, inviting riders to dig deeper with every progression. A longtime favorite of mine, this song makes a special appearance in my Thanksgiving ride each year—but its message of resilience and strength fits any season.Read more…
Mainstream Music Monday: Beautiful Flat Road
This song emphasizes resilience and the power of seeing beauty in the everyday, no matter how challenging life may be.Read more…
Friday Favorites: The Original Plus a Great Cover of One of the Greatest Rock Songs of All Time
Whether you play the original or this cover, I love this song as the last push of the ride. Riders love it too, and seem to be able to squeeze out just a little more energy as they cross the finish line.Read more…
Class Profile: Three Transformative Climbs—Finding Resilience Within
Indoor cycling is more than just a workout; it’s a reflection of life’s journey. Each climb in this ride symbolizes the obstacles we face off the bike. With every uphill struggle, we’re reminded of life’s challenges that test us physically, mentally, and emotionally. This ride is about digging deep and embracing each challenge, one turn of the pedal at a time.Read more…
Thanksgiving Quick Profile: Gobble ’Til You Wobble
Whether your Thanksgiving Day includes the rigors of traveling to make it home for the holiday or participating in local Turkey Trot fun races, there’s one thing we all have in common on Thanksgiving…we eat—a LOT! This profile follows a rider through all of these activities, including a dinner with all the works. Read more…
When Turkeys Fly: A Different Twist on a Thanksgiving Profile!
ICA member Bill Jenks sent me this Thanksgiving “story ride,” a cross between Jonathan Livingston Seagull and The Wizard of Oz. Take your students on a journey to meet Tom the turkey, who dreams about soaring with the eagles and flying off to some wonderful place where he can be happy. All the songs align with the message.Read more…
Mainstream Music Monday: We Ride or We Die
Watch out, danger ahead! Use the lyrics of this song to motivate your riders to give their all in the three short, anaerobic built-in intervals.Read more…