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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…
How to Develop a Faster Cadence, Part 1: Why Cadence Matters
Developing a faster cadence requires purposeful, focused training and should be an essential part of your indoor cycling class objectives. But pedaling quickly is not as easy as it sounds. This series will guide you through the reasons why cadence matters and the physiology of cadence, as well as provide you with technique tips, ample drills, cueing, and even full profiles on how to teach your riders about cadence. Read more…
Mainstream Music Monday: Is It Pop or Hyperpop?
Two hyperpop artists collaborated to create this straightforward mainstream pop song that makes for a fantastic climb.Read more…
Friday Favorites: An Eerie, Unique Track to Add to Your Halloween Playlist
To quote a review of this song: “(it builds) with a transmissible fire throughout its 3-and-a-half minute long run-time, (and) explodes with a raw, high-octane bass drop.” Storytellers will want to use this in your next Halloween theme ride!Read more…
Wednesday Timeless Classics: A Gentle But Rhythmic Warm-Up
I started using songs from this album when I first became certified in 1996. Over two decades later, I still come back to this song as a warm-up or gentle flat road, and it always retains its freshness. It is the quintessential “timeless classic”!Read more…
Mainstream Music Monday: The PERFECT Song for Sprints!
Not only does this song have the perfect energy for sprints—energy that builds up to the perfect moment of explosion out of the saddle—it also has the motivating lyrics to go along with it! And you can do two of them during this song.Read more…
Friday Favorites: Tell Me What You Want Want
A refreshing and new song that hits 90 BPM and is perfect for a Cadence Ladder profile. Read more…
Two More Rocktober Profile Options
While these two profiles by Julianne Lafleur consist of all rock songs perfect for Rocktober, your rock-and-roll lovers will enjoy them any time of the year! Read more…