One of my favorite yearly traditions over the holidays is to teach a Winter Solstice ride using songs from our bucket playlist on the theme of lights. Here is my most recent version of Shari Miranda’s Winter Solstice theme profile…plus Shari’s updated version of her profile as well! We both use some of the same songs, but we do different things to the songs; this way, you can choose which choreography you prefer! Be sure to download both versions. Read more…

Did you know that December 11 is International Mountain Day? What a joy to know that something we love to simulate in our cycling classes has been given its own day to be honored! It’s a great way to create a theme and promote a special day of climbing to honor mountains. We give you a playlist on the theme of mountains, summit, and top of the world with 160 songs to help you create your own mountain-themed ride. We also have two special profiles on this theme, including a new one called “The Alpine Ascent: Celebrating International Mountain Day.”Read more…

Celebrate James Bond Day with a thrilling ride that’s as smooth as 007 himself. Our “Shaken, Not Stirred” profile combines spy-themed music and HIIT drills to keep your riders engaged. Plus, with two spy-centric bucket playlists (~150 songs), you’ll have everything you need to create a high-stakes adventure in your next class!Read more…

Bill Pierce is back with another clever design that’s as fun to coach as it is tough to ride. Built around the magic of threes—three sets, three cadences, three intensities—this ride is simple to follow but guaranteed to challenge your riders. With Bill’s signature eclectic music mix and a playful nod to the number three in the cool-down, this profile is quintessential Bill!Read more…

“Video Trained the Cycling Star” is a nostalgic threshold interval ride powered by songs from MTV’s first 100 videos. With six progressively shorter intervals and a playlist pulled entirely from MTV’s launch day, this ride blends challenging efforts with pop culture fun. Includes trivia for each song to share during recoveries.Read more…