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Friday Favorites: A Perfect Trippy Tune for Two Longer Interval Pushes
This song was made for FTP intervals!Read more…
Mainstream Music Monday: Riders Won’t Be in the Saddle for Long!
A combination of flawless production and soaring vocals by two Brits at the top of their game results in an inspiring festival anthem.Read more…
Friday Favorites: Push Your Pedals to This Rock Hit
A pop-rock favorite from 1996 is the perfect blend of mainstream and rock to reach a wide audience of riders. Even better? This track can be dual-purpose as a flat road for a warm-up or a cool-down! Read more…
Wednesday Timeless Classics: A Surf Classic Reborn
The song makes it easy to harness its rhythmic power and inspire your riders to push their limits. At just over 2 minutes, it’s perfect for a mid-cadence high-intensity interval.Read more…
Mainstream Music Monday: A Dreamy Cover for a Fast Flat
Try this mixture of electronic, indie, rock, and dream-pop.Read more…
Profile: Four Climbs—An Exploration of Musical Genres
As indoor cycling instructors, we have a unique opportunity to break the monotony of our participants’ sometimes limited musical preferences. It’s common to have riders who gravitate toward the familiar beats of pop, dance, and rock, leaving a treasure trove of musical genres unexplored. If that’s the case where youRead more…
Friday Favorites: Catchy and Upbeat!
Enjoy the positives in your life with this feel-good song.Read more…
Mainstream Music Monday: Oh, Charlie
Don’t blame me if your riders fall in love with this one. Read more…
Ask the Expert: My Student Puts Too Much Resistance and Pedals Too Slow, Part 2
Instructors should understand the very real risks of high resistance/low cadence pedaling, and know when to provide options for their riders. This article covers the physiological reasons behind why very low cadence is not beneficial either indoors or for cyclists outdoors. I also present ways to address a rider who is resistant to taking your advice and continues to pedal too slowly in a big gear.Read more…
Friday Favorites: Is This the Greatest Dance Song of All Time?
A great song for Tabata intervals.Read more…