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🚴‍♀️ Theme Ride Thursday: End of the World Day (May 21) 🌍💥
Grab your helmets and your sense of humor—because it’s the end of the world…again. Or not. May 21 is End of the World Day! Whether you’re escaping an asteroid or doing your final sprint through the gates of Valhalla, this is a theme ride idea that lets you mix humor, storytelling, and music with just enough existential dread to keep things spicy. Use our bucket playlist of 235 songs and these creative coaching ideas to help you create your last class on Earth. Make it legendary and ride like there’s no tomorrow…again! 🚴‍♀️🌍🔥Read more…
Wednesday Timeless Classics: A Song That Builds Emotion and Power
This song is an iconic piece from the mid-’80s, known for its slow, steady build in both energy and emotion. Starting off soft and ambient, it gradually intensifies, making it perfect for a progressive 3-2-1 drill at 100 rpm. As the track reaches its peak, you’ll feel the power surge, giving your riders the perfect opportunity to push their limits and finish strong.Read more…
Mainstream Music Monday: You Had Me at Hello
With its high cadence and built-in recovery, this 9-minute track brings a little piece of heaven right into your 3-2-1 interval ride.Read more…
Friday Favorites: Pure Gold on the Bike
Looking for a song that delivers both feel-good energy and versatility? This track is a total win for your ride—perfect for a warm-up, flat, or cool-down with its uplifting groove and empowering vibe. It’s the kind of song that pays off, on and off the bike.Read more…
Mainstream Music Monday: An Ethereal Cool-Down
This is space for riders to savor being done, feel accomplishment, and get lost in the beautiful ether.Read more…
How to Coach Resistance (Part 2): Why a 1–10 Resistance Scale Doesn’t Work for Coaching Resistance
In part 1 of this series on coaching resistance in cycling classes, I described a popular but ineffective coaching method: assigning a specific number of “turns” on the resistance knob. Now I want to address another flawed method: using a 1–10 resistance scale. Honestly, this one might be even worse—because it’s not tied to anything meaningful. It’s arbitrary, inconsistent, and ultimately unhelpful. Here are four reasons why this method leads to confusion.Read more…
Friday Favorites: The First Track from a First Album Makes a Great Second Song
The second song in a playlist provides a key transition from the warm-up to the meat of the profile. This song, from the debut album of a rising singer-songwriter, serves as an excellent example.Read more…
Mainstream Music Monday: Slow Roll with Big Feels
Sometimes the best part of a ride is the moment you finally let go. This track isn’t about speed—it’s about feeling every note as you catch your breath and cool down. It’s soulful, cinematic, and just might leave you emotional in the best way.Read more…
Pedal into National Bike Month: Fun, Festive, and Fitness-Focused Ideas
May and June are prime time to get your riders inspired and moving. We’ve packed this page with creative ideas—from quick wins to full-on themed events—to help your studio tap into the excitement of National Bike Month, Ride to Work Day, and World Bicycle Day. Whether you’re building buzz with themed playlists or hosting a big charity ride, these ideas will get your riders talking and pedaling. Let’s ride!Read more…
Friday Favorites: A Fun, Iconic Punk Anthem
If this tune isn’t in your “favorites” list, it should be.Read more…