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Class Profile: A Tribute to Live Aid, 40 Years Later—Profile with Four Epic Climbs
Celebrate the 40th anniversary of Live Aid with a ride inspired by one of music’s most iconic moments. Fern Stancer’s profile features four powerful climbs fueled by legendary performances.Read more…
Friday Favorites: A Classic Song from a GOAT Band
This song’s passion and drive will motivate your riders to work hard.Read more…
Wednesday Timeless Classics: The Only Band That Mattered
This song, from an iconic and influential band, has been a finisher in many of my playlists for over 20 years. Why? Because this short duration, high-energy, fast-cadence song totally rocks.Read more…
How to Create and Lead a Tour de France Stage (Plus Six Pre-Made Tour Stage Profiles to Use)
Leading a stage of the Tour de France in your cycling classes is an exhilarating experience, both for your riders and for you as an instructor. It’s an opportunity to use your best inspirational coaching skills paired with empowering music. Let’s dive into tips on creating and leading a Tour de France stage in your cycling classes! Read more…
Friday Favorites: More than Meets the Melody
This upbeat-sounding duet hides a haunting message—a conversation between a grieving woman and the spirit of her lost love. Beneath the lively melody lies a powerful story of loss and memory, making it a perfect warm-up track for cycling, where you can surge your leg speed to the rhythm of the emotionally charged chorus.Read more…
Mainstream Music Monday: A Fun Headbanger
This band has become even more confident, digging deep into the idea that making music should be fun, with lyrics that can be witty and quirky, but always expressed with a no-apologies, headbanging, post-punk guitar sound.Read more…
Friday Favorites: Vintage ’80s Vibe, Timeless Climb
An iconic name from the 1980s returns with a new track that’s perfect for a slow, steady climb. With its smooth electronic vibe and introspective lyrics, it sets the tone for a longer effort where riders can settle in, find their rhythm, and commit to the road ahead—no surges, just sustained strength.Read more…
Summer Surfin’ Safari Interval Profile
Get ready to ride the waves—inside your studio! This fun, summer-themed profile features eight intervals that alternate between slower climbs and faster flats, each hovering around threshold intensity or just above. With a beachy soundtrack and vibrant energy, it’s the perfect class to celebrate sunshine—or to chase it when the weather turns cold. (If you’re in the southern hemisphere, now’s the perfect time to bring the heat!)Read more…
Wednesday Timeless Classics: Hypnotic, Exotic Flat Road
This track from a 2001 movie soundtrack has long been a part of my playlists, especially when I need an exotic or hypnotic track. It fits well in any profile with a mind-body focus for a warm-up, cool-down, or moderate-intensity flat road at 95 rpm. Read more…
Mainstream Music Monday: Let the Good Vibes Roll!
This upbeat, chart-topping track blends country and pop vibes, making it a powerful choice for a seated climb with cues to stand on each chorus. Let the good vibes roll as riders tap into its message of shared strength and support.Read more…