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Mainstream Music Monday: Fast Flat for Pedal Drills
This week’s suggestion features an indie/alternative band that we have only ever featured one time prior on this site. Despite their popularity, we need to work on bringing you more of their music. Hope you enjoy this fast flat!Read more…
Friday Favorites: Returning to One’s Roots
A universally appealing, ivory-tickling romp reminiscent of Billy Joel and Elton John that will motivate riders up and over two rolling hills.Read more…
Quick Profile: Black Friday Intervals in the Shopping Mall
This is a journey ride based upon the US holiday of Black Friday, which occurs the day after Thanksgiving. The intent of the profile is to mimic some of the experiences that occur on Black Friday and to match the stress with high-intensity intervals.Read more…
Mainstream Music Monday: Climb to the Beat Drops of this Tech House Track
This song is just plain fun—let the beat drops bring you out of the saddle, or do jumps as you climb to the beat. Read more…
How to Develop a Faster Cadence, Part 2: Four Considerations for Training Leg Speed
In part 1 of this cadence series, we discussed why cadence matters so much in indoor cycling classes. In this chapter, you’ll see how form and technique—and ultimately pedal stroke—are at the foundation of being able to pedal more quickly. We give you four considerations to keep in mind when training higher cadence. Read more…
Friday Favorites: Be Unstoppable Up This Tough Climb
I love songs that require you to dig in and also uplift you and remind you that you can do hard things. This week’s suggestion does both. Read more…
Tears From the Moon: Lunar Eclipse Theme Ride and Bucket Playlist
EDIT: We have an eclipse on November 7th, 2022!
May 16, 2022, is the next total eclipse of the moon. Use this threshold climbs profile and playlist to celebrate this celestial event. Also included is a bucket playlist of over 200 songs about the moon, earth, stars, and planets. Feel free to switch out a few songs and use this profile for any full moon throughout the year.Read more…
Wednesday Timeless Classics: The PERFECT Song for a Long Set of 30/30s
It’s hard to find songs that work perfectly for a long set of 30/30s, but I have found it, the MOST perfect track. Over the past 25 years of teaching, I’ve also used this classic from 1971 (I cannot believe it’s that old!) as a 7-minute, concerted climb. It’s also good for jumps if that’s your thing. If this isn’t in your repertoire yet, you’re going to want to use it soon! Read more…
Mainstream Mondays: When You Need a Banger Song for a Climb
If this melody gets stuck in your head, know that resistance is futile.Read more…
Friday Favorites: Keep Your Legs Spinning Around
I don’t know how or where I discovered this great song but I just love it when the lyrics tell my riders what to do!Read more…