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Theme Ride Thursday: Country Music Awards Edition 🤠🎶 (With a Ride Profile to Boot!)
Inspired by the Country Music Awards, this ready-to-teach profile takes riders through three progressively longer climbs set to a mix of classic and crossover country hits. Whether you’re a lifelong fan or just curious to dip your boots into the genre, you’ll find the perfect soundtrack for the saddle. You’ll also get themed cues to bring that Nashville energy to your class—plus two big bucket playlists full of traditional and crossover country tracks perfect for the cycling studio.Read more…
Mainstream Music Monday: Slow Roll with Big Feels
Sometimes the best part of a ride is the moment you finally let go. This track isn’t about speed—it’s about feeling every note as you catch your breath and cool down. It’s soulful, cinematic, and just might leave you emotional in the best way.Read more…
Pedal into National Bike Month: Fun, Festive, and Fitness-Focused Ideas
May and June are prime time to get your riders inspired and moving. We’ve packed this page with creative ideas—from quick wins to full-on themed events—to help your studio tap into the excitement of National Bike Month, Ride to Work Day, and World Bicycle Day. Whether you’re building buzz with themed playlists or hosting a big charity ride, these ideas will get your riders talking and pedaling. Let’s ride!Read more…
Friday Favorites: A Fun, Iconic Punk Anthem
If this tune isn’t in your “favorites” list, it should be.Read more…
Theme Ride Thursday: Pet Lovers Unite for International Pet Month (May)
Take it from me, a crazy cat lady, there are some super-fun songs about cats that work well in the cycling studio! Same goes for dog lovers. And bird fanatics. We have five bucket playlists for you to explore for International Pet Month in May! Read more…
Theme Ride Thursday: Power Your Ride with Percussion for International Drum Month
There is a scientific reason why humans love drumming—drums move us in ways few other instruments do! When you hear that intriguing driving or tribal beat, you feel compelled to tap your fingers, sway your body, and nod your head, and you want to get out on the dance floor. Here are more than 230 songs to choose from for a drumming-focused theme ride for International Drum Month…or any time of the year.Read more…
Theme Ride Thursday: Blast Off! Space Day Meets May the 4th 🚀
The Force is strong with this one! National Space Day (May 2) and Star Wars Day (May the 4th Be With You) align for an epic intergalactic theme ride. Choose from four stellar bucket playlists with over 560 spacey, sci-fi, and celestial songs, plus three out-of-this-world profiles to launch your class into orbit. Read more…
Theme Ride Thursday: You Bring the Guac, We’ll Bring the Tunes—A Cinco de Mayo Playlist!
Celebrate the Battle of Puebla with these Mexican artists. Our bucket playlist has about 190 songs to choose from for your Cinco de Mayo theme ride! Read more…
Mainstream Music Monday: A Climb That is Pure Fun
With a beat that grabs you from the first note, this new song from a beloved artist is a go-to for an energizing climb.Read more…
How to Coach Resistance in Your Indoor Cycling Class, Part 1: Why “Add a Turn” Misses the Mark
Coaching resistance is one of the more challenging aspects of being an indoor cycling instructor. In this series, you will learn the two most common yet ineffective methods of teaching resistance. We will then provide you with a technique of encouraging your riders to add load in a way that will help them experience what your profile is calling for so they can be more successful. We will end with dozens of creative coaching cues for adding resistance. You will emerge a better, more informed instructor. Read more…