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Profile: Lather, Rinse, Repeat…and Cruise!
This challenging profile is a remake of one of the foundational profiles on ICA (we already have two different versions of Lather, Rinse, Repeat), but it has an interesting twist in the second half. I provide instructors with two versions of this profile; one has cueing and intensity cues for those teaching with power and the other has cueing and perceived exertion cues for instructors without power. Read more…
Mainstream Music Monday: Been Saving This One for Ya
Indie-blues rock turns mainstream pop-rock.Read more…
Friday Favorites: Iron Out Your Pedal Stroke with This Fast Flat Track
This week’s suggestion is a great electronic track that made its way into the mainstream in 2005. Even though it’s a little older, it’s still a favorite and is great for working on speed and pedal drills. Read more…
Mainstream Music Monday: Move Those Feet to the Beat
An intoxicating hybrid of rock, pop, dance, and funk that is sure to please any rider. Use this flat road–inspired single to kick off your warm-up or as a strategically planned interval in your aerobic profile to entice the legs to accelerate to a faster cadence.Read more…
Friday Favorites: A Blast from the Past
Put a smile on riders’ faces, excitement in their hearts, and energy in their feet when you start your profile with this crowd-pleasing song from the ’70s.Read more…
Wednesday Timeless Classics: This Track Will Make You Want to Race!
This is a song from the late 1980s you’ll have a lot of fun with. The riff is catching from the very beginning, and it’s filled with great sound effects and sound bites. All the while, you’ll feel the desire to just race! Here are four different versions to choose from—one of them will be perfect for your profile!Read more…
Slava Ukraine! Slava Ukrainian Music!
Here is a playlist of eclectic Ukrainian songs that would be good for a cycling class. Play a track or two in solidarity with Ukraine or plan your own fundraising event to help refugees. I also explain how I sourced these tracks so you can find more great Ukrainian artists.Read more…
Friday Favorites: When You Need a Gentle Climb
This climbing track promotes softly sitting in the saddle as you dole out your effort; no ebbs and flows, just consistent output. Quiet. Thoughtful. Reflective.Read more…
Mainstream Music Monday: A Catchy Song to Start Your Class
Punk roots, but overlaid with bright lyrics and loud choruses.Read more…
Quick Profile: Red, White, and BOOM—A Patriotic Profile
Summers in the US are filled with patriotic holidays. Use this profile as a baseline for your summer holiday rides and simply swap out some songs to make it appropriate for Memorial Day, Fourth of July, or Labor Day.