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Friday Favorites: The Perfect Rhythm to Start Your Ride Strong
With its feel-good rhythm and empowering vibe, this song sets the perfect pace to ease into your ride. Bonus points if you recognize it from a fashion-filled film intro.Read more…
Theme Ride Thursday: An Excuse for the Roller Coaster Ride!
Did you know there’s a National Roller Coaster Day? Long before I discovered that fun fact, I was already teaching one of my most popular profiles—the Roller Coaster Ride—a mountain bike simulation full of climbs, drops, and whoop-de-doos. Now, I’ve got two versions of this ride: the original format and a themed update featuring songs that reference roller coasters. Check them out and let me know which one you love most!Read more…
Wednesday Timeless Classics: The Power of Inner Strength Is Amazing
This week’s Timeless Classic brings emotional depth and a steady, powerful drive—perfect for climbing with intention. The lyrics speak to rising above adversity and unlocking the strength within. Use it to inspire a breakthrough moment in your riders as they dig deep and discover what’s possible.Read more…
Mainstream Music Monday: Add Resistance and a Little Bit of Attitude
Need a track that brings the sass and the sweat? This one’s got big energy, bold lyrics, and the kind of beat that makes your legs want to move…even on a Monday!Read more…
Friday Favorites: Hardcore + Ambient = A Perfect High-Intensity Interval
This hardcore band adds sounds that aren’t traditionally used in heavy music. This approach has resulted in both their popularity and some controversy. It’s also produced some choice cuts to use for high-intensity intervals. Read more…
Mainstream Music Monday: A Catchy Pop Tune for HIT Intervals
This song is catchy as hell, and its high energy makes it perfect for short, intense intervals. Read more…
🎵 Friday Favorites: Reggae Vibes and Smiles for Miles
A laid-back reggae groove that brings all the good vibes—ideal for a warm-up, endurance flat, or sweat-worthy sweet-spot effort just below threshold. Total mood booster!Read more…
Class Profile: “Video Trained the Cycling Star!” Threshold Intervals with MTV’s First Hits
“Video Trained the Cycling Star” is a nostalgic threshold interval ride powered by songs from MTV’s first 100 videos. With six progressively shorter intervals and a playlist pulled entirely from MTV’s launch day, this ride blends challenging efforts with pop culture fun. Includes trivia for each song to share during recoveries.Read more…
Wednesday Timeless Classics: Drums That Make You Want to Dance
This group has a signature drumming style that rises and falls, allowing you to choreograph melodramatic climbs with brief plateaus into your profile. Read more…
Mainstream Music Monday: Indie-Folk Triple Threat 🎶
This infectious song full of rhythm and personality is a collaboration of three folk legends that keeps the legs moving and spirits lifted—yet beneath its upbeat exterior lies a thoughtful reflection on a deeper issue. Read more…