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Mainstream Music Monday: A Moving Climb
This week’s suggestion is a song that debuted barely two weeks ago and it is a must-have. It is everything you could want: a powerful track with great vocals, a meaningful message, and enough energy to propel you forward up the mountain. Don’t feel the need to climb to this track? That’s OK, because it makes a fantastic cool-down and stretch song, too. Read more…
Friday Favorites: The Next Big Thing
This artist’s recent album cycle included features in all the major publications, including the NY Times, Rolling Stone, and the Wall Street Journal. They all called him “the next big thing” in rock music. I just call him awesome. His latest album is my favorite of the year and this track is the best of the best.Read more…
Wednesday Timeless Classics: From Chill-Out Flat to Introspective Climbing
I’ve used this beautiful and versatile song in countless profiles, including several master classes in the early 2000s at WSSC. Its introspective rhythm and steady 82 rpm tempo make it adaptable for a wide range of uses in your profiles—whether it’s warming up, cruising on flat roads, climbing, or cooling down.Read more…
Mainstream Music Monday: A Rhythm-Driven Track to Get Hearts Pumping
With its driving beat and infectious energy, this track is the perfect choice to fuel a steady, hard effort in the saddle at 88 rpm. But this versatile song can also serve as an excellent second warm-up track with “leg openers” to 100 rpm on the chorus.Read more…
Obsessed with Cycling Drills: Teaching Switchbacks, Part 2
In part 1, I provided six general tips for teaching switchbacks, including how many, how often, how long, and how to use the music. In part 2, you will find five different scenarios for designing and cueing your switchbacks to make your classes more exciting and engaging, increasing your coaching repertoire and improving your visualization and motivation skills.
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Friday Favorites: A Driving Electronic Song for Intervals
This song lets you know it’s time for “put-your-head-down-lose-yourself” intensity.Read more…
Mainstream Music Monday: A Spiritual Climb
This song is a prayer for resilience and support but also for hope. Read more…
Obsessed with Cycling Drills: Teaching Switchbacks, Part 1
Discover everything you need to know about teaching switchbacks in your indoor cycling classes—from using music to define the turns to deciding how long they should last, how many to include, and when to incorporate them for maximum impact. Read more…
Friday Favorites: Bringing You Closer to Your Final Destination
Come on, feet! Start movin’!Read more…
Wednesday Timeless Classics: Run Down This Classic Rock Track
I’ve used this classic rock track in my playlists since the early 2000s. It’s provided the energy and beat to drive many playlists for over 20 years.Read more…