This intense interval-based profile by Fern Stancer challenges riders with a strategic mix of threshold (Zone 4) and VO2 max (Zone 5) efforts, each performed at a distinct cadence. The goal is to highlight how leg speed influences both physiological response and perceived exertion, pushing riders to new limits.Read more…
What makes March Madness legendary? Passion. You can feel it everywhere—the fire in the players’ eyes, the intensity of the coaches, the electricity from the fans. It’s do-or-die. One bad game? You’re out. These athletes push their minds and bodies to the absolute limit, battling for that shot at glory with every ounce of heart they have. That same passion belongs in your studio. It’s time to channel that energy, play like there’s no tomorrow, and leave it all on the bike.Read more…
This threshold ride features six 5-minute intervals at lactate threshold or FTP, designed to increase your ability to sustain higher intensities for longer periods. And because every great ride needs a great soundtrack, Susan keeps things fun and engaging with an all-1980s New Wave playlist!Read more…
Super Bowl LIX is here! Check out our two Super Bowl profiles and three Spotify bucket playlists just in time for the big game. Go Taylor…err, I mean Chiefs or Eagles! Read more…
Valentine’s Day is right around the corner, and ICA has six Valentine’s Day cycling profiles that will challenge your students both physically and mentally while they sing along. Help your students reach their fullest potential in self-love this year by inspiring them through your choice of music, coaching, and cues found in these profiles.Read more…
It’s time for a dĂ©ja vu of our Canyon Ride, this time with a Groundhog Day theme. This concept is perfect for an entertaining out-and-back ride where you use an original song on one direction of the ride and a remix or cover of that song on the return. Contributor Susan Lafond has done all the hard work for you in creating this playlist.Read more…
Introducing Ebb and Flow 3.0, my favorite steady-state ride, complete with a brand-new playlist that had my riders raving afterward. This third version stays true to its roots: a continuous Zone 3 effort that keeps you moving steadily at a moderate intensity for 50 minutes. No recoveries (aside from warm-up and cool-down), just one long, flowing ride.Read more…
Get ready to challenge your legs, lungs, and determination with Climbing to New Heights, a dynamic profile that celebrates the brilliance of Black artists. This ride features three progressive climbs, each starting at a moderate intensity and building steadily in both effort and duration. Let the powerful tracks and the spirit of resilience propel your class to new heights—one climb at a time!Read more…
For seven consecutive years, Julianne Lafleur has crafted Grammy-themed cycling profiles for the Indoor Cycling Association. This year’s profile is a progressive ride featuring three intensity-building sets, each followed by recovery. Your class is going to love riding to the rhythm of music’s biggest night!Read more…
This profile is more than just a ride; it’s a celebration of tempo, technique, and the music that has defined 2024. By alternating between slow and fast cadences, riders will experience firsthand the intricate interplay between power, effort, and pacing strategies.Read more…