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Friday Favorites: This Climb is 19 Years Overdue

2026-10-09
By: Kala Markel
On: October 9, 2026
In: Weekly Music Suggestions
With: 0 Comments

Some songs are so perfect for indoor cycling that you just assume they’ve been in the ICA library forever. Imagine my surprise when I discovered this 2007 favorite somehow slipped through the cracks! It’s gritty, ridiculously catchy, and has enough swagger to make me want to point the bike uphill and add some resistance.Read more…

Friday Favorites: Heavy Legs, Heavier Vibes

2026-09-04
By: Kala Markel
On: September 4, 2026
In: Weekly Music Suggestions
With: 0 Comments

Looking for a song that feels powerful from the very first note? This early-2000s rock favorite is built for riders who love challenging efforts and music with serious attitude.Read more…

Mainstream Music Monday: What’s That Feeling?

2026-08-10
By: Kala Markel
On: August 10, 2026
In: Weekly Music Suggestions
With: 0 Comments

Moody, atmospheric, and quietly powerful, this recent alt-pop hit is perfect for riders who love longer intervals and workouts that build from the inside out. Discover how to turn its steady pulse into a ride your class won’t soon forget.Read more…

Friday Favorites: Cue the Emotional-Damage Climb

2026-07-31
By: Kala Markel
On: July 31, 2026
In: Weekly Music Suggestions
With: 0 Comments

Dramatic? Absolutely. Over-the-top? In the best possible way. This alt-rock favorite transforms a steady climb into an unforgettable ride filled with tension, release, and goosebump-worthy moments. Discover why this early-2000s anthem is such a perfect fit for climbs and longer interval efforts.Read more…

Mainstream Music Monday: When the Beat Pulls You In

2026-06-29
By: Kala Markel
On: June 29, 2026
In: Weekly Music Suggestions
With: 0 Comments

I’ve got a new pick that’s current, catchy, and packed with the kind of energy that makes you want to stay on the gas. It’s one of those songs that pulls you in from the first few beats and makes the whole climb feel a little more fun.Read more…

Mainstream Music Monday: Don’t Let This One Disappear on You

2026-06-08
By: Kala Markel
On: June 8, 2026
In: Weekly Music Suggestions
With: 0 Comments

This track is smooth, steady, and just a little bit sneaky. It builds in all the right places and brings the kind of energy your riders won’t see coming, but will definitely feel. A slightly older pop hit, but with plenty of remix versions, it’s a great addition to your library. Are you ready to climb and play with control? Read more…

Friday Favorites: The Pop-Punk Throwback That’ll Wreck Your Legs

2026-05-01
By: Kala Markel
On: May 1, 2026
In: Weekly Music Suggestions
With: 0 Comments

This mid-2000s banger absolutely refuses to grow up…and your legs won’t get a break either. The beat screams “dance,” but on the bike it turns into a gritty, punchy climb that sets your quads on fire in the best way. Click through to find out which eternally angsty anthem is ready to crash your Friday Favorites.Read more…

Mainstream Music Monday: The Song That Begs for More

2026-02-23
By: Kala Markel
On: February 23, 2026
In: Weekly Music Suggestions
With: 0 Comments

This inescapable Grammy-sweeping earworm is still ruling radio and social media. In fact, I bet you’ve hummed its cheeky hook without realizing. Who knew its slinky builds and punchy drops were made for crushing studio climbs that your riders will chant through? Read more…

Friday Favorites: When They Say You Can’t…But Your Legs Won’t Listen

2026-02-06
By: Kala Markel
On: February 6, 2026
In: Weekly Music Suggestions
With: 0 Comments

A song from back in the day that turns “impossible” into “one more track.” Midride magic with a riff that hooks instantly and a groove that refuses to quit—your class will demand it on repeat (after they survive it).Read more…

Mainstream Music Monday: Radio Earworm = Perfect Climb

2026-01-12
By: Kala Markel
On: January 12, 2026
In: Weekly Music Suggestions
With: 0 Comments

This inescapable radio banger from late 2025 is still exploding on charts and TikTok—everyone’s hooked but haven’t discovered its perfect indoor cycling secret yet. That funky-K-pop drop turns climbs into chaos your class will chant together… click to find out which smash you’re sleeping on!Read more…

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