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Mainstream Music Monday: Can You Feel It?
There’s not much else to say with this amazing song. Put it in between some hard efforts or at the end of a ride and pedal easy, asking your riders, “Can you feel it?” Read more…
Friday Favorites: Hold Steady
A moderate flat for a tempo pace at a steady and sustainable aerobic intensity in Zone 3.Read more…
RIP 2021: Artists We Lost in 2021
Alas, here is my annual tribute to artists we lost the previous year. They include numerous classic rock band members including the Rolling Stones, ZZ Top, The Moody Blues, The Monkeys, Bay City Rollers, and The Animals. We also lost epic artists from numerous other genres: R&B, disco, hip-hop, reggae, pop, country, and more. Read more…
Mainstream Music Monday: Don’t Stop ‘Til You Get It
The drill for this short track will have your riders’ legs burning and breaths coming hard and fast, but they might even applaud you when it’s over! After they catch their breath, that is.Read more…
Friday Favorites: Addicted to the Beat
Are you and your riders slaves to the dark beat? This song will get your riders addicted!Read more…
Wednesday Timeless Classics: Dance Grooves Meet Hip-Hop
All I can say is, you really need to add this song to your collection! This DJ is more known for longer trance hits, but this classic from 2002 was one of the first songs with a hip-hop vibe that I used in my classes. The infectious groove gets you from the get-go.Read more…
Mainstream Music Monday: Lovely Pop Tune for Recovery or Seated Tempo Climb
This brand-new pop love song worked perfectly in a recent playlist. It’s easy to ride to tempo on a moderate hill and also works well for a recovery song. It’s definitely “awwww”-worthy!Read more…
Mainstream Music Monday: Hip-Hop Recovery Track
This hip-hop track is perfect for a recovery or endurance effort, or as a cool-down. Just sit and pedal. Read more…
Creative Visualization and Imagery, Part 1: The Power of Visualization
Using visualization and imagery coaching techniques to inspire your students allows you to connect with your students on a much deeper level. Part 1 discusses the immense power of using visualization. Part 2 will provide colorful examples of expanding your coaching language. Parts 3–7 will give specific cues for flats, climbs, high-intensity efforts, and warm-up and cool-down. You will never run out of things to say again!Read more…