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Wednesday Timeless Classics: One-Hit Wonder a Hit for a Climb
Love it or hate it (many people are solidly on one side or the other!), no one can deny those final lyrics of this classic from the 1990s are perfect for an indoor cycling class as you roll over the top of a steep climb.Read more…
Mainstream Music Monday: You’re On Your Way to Success
Almost everything this artist does is a feel-good, joyful celebration of life and love. Read more…
Friday Favorites: It Won’t Be Long Until You Use This Song!
This song is 10 years old but it’s only a matter of time before you use it for a hard, driving flat road effort. You can use it in an interval profile with ascending or descending cadence—this is your mid-80s song. Or pop it into an assessment such as an FTP test.Read more…
Winter Solstice Profile
This is a different twist to our typical December profiles, and one that you will find useful throughout a cold winter. Shari Miranda brings you her Winter Solstice Profile, with all songs pertaining to “light” and “sunshine.” This profile is perfect for those who prefer not to do a holiday-themed ride. You and your students will enjoy this journey to the light!Read more…
Theme Ride Thursday: Warm Up Your Winter Playlist
While the cold isn’t something I’d normally celebrate, we’ve got a slew of songs ready to help ease the pain. Hopefully this winter playlist will get you through those sub-zero temperatures that’ll be here before you know it!Read more…
Mainstream Music Monday: A Perfect Challenging Climb
This week’s track is another great climb. With a mesmerizing backbeat, it is the perfect song to practice some pedal-stroke drills. Read more…
Quick Profile: Flying 40s
Flying 40s is a high-intensity, short-duration, lower-cadence interval profile with an aim to increase muscular strength and power output. This drill is also known as “40/20s.” This profile will guide you in explaining the physical sensations your riders should experience in order to achieve the desired adaptations. Read more…
Friday Favorites: There Are No Shortcuts!
This motivational track has two short (20-to-30-second), high-powered efforts to use for anaerobic intervals built into it—how perfect is that? The lyrics will make sure you squeeze out every drop!Read more…
Wednesday Timeless Classics: Slow, Mindful Climb
A classic from 1994, almost all the tracks from this album have appeared in my playlists over the years. This one is a long, slow, steep climb, one in which you can ride in silence as your students immerse themselves with closed eyes and focus on their breath and their pedal stroke.Read more…
Mainstream Music Monday: HOT DANG!
Pumping synths, killer baselines, and textured vocals will hit you hard.Read more…