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Friday Favorites

Friday Favorites: Proof That Some Sounds Never Get Old

2026-01-02
By: Jennifer Sage
On: January 2, 2026
In: Weekly Music Archives
With: 0 Comments

If you loved the iconic electronic-rock sound that defined the late ’80s and ’90s, this track will feel like coming home. Released decades later, it carries the same DNA—clean rhythms, forward momentum, and a duration that’s perfect for longer sustained efforts on the bike.Read more…

Friday Favorites: The Road to Optimism

2025-12-26
By: Susan Lafond
On: December 26, 2025
In: Weekly Music Suggestions
With: 0 Comments

Welcome the new year with a song full of hope. It pairs perfectly with a profile that brings encouragement, resilience, and the motivation to keep reaching within.Read more…

Friday Favorites: The Perfect 5-Minute Grind

2025-12-19
By: Fern Stancer
On: December 19, 2025
In: Weekly Music Suggestions
With: 0 Comments

A true ’80s new wave classic, this song delivers a consistent rhythm that makes climbing feel powerful and controlled.Read more…

Friday Favorites: Looking for the Perfect Gift?

2025-12-12
By: Susan Lafond
On: December 12, 2025
In: Weekly Music Suggestions
With: 0 Comments

A song with a positive message about love and appreciation to help make riders feel more hopeful in the New Year.Read more…

Friday Favorites: An Instant Classic That Works Beautifully for Climbs

2025-12-05
By: Fern Stancer
On: December 5, 2025
In: Weekly Music Suggestions
With: 0 Comments

This song became a global hit for a reason—it mixes emotion, energy. At a steady 128 bpm, it fits climbs and interval work. Riders will connect with it the moment the beat drops.Read more…

Friday Favorites: Not Just for Tax Day

2025-11-28
By: Bill Pierce
On: November 28, 2025
In: Weekly Music Suggestions
With: 0 Comments

This song from the hottest rock band in the world is a must-have to include in your Tax Day playlist. But I’m not waiting until then since I’ve already used it in a profile and I’ll be playing it a lot between now and April 15.Read more…

Friday Favorites: The Best “Pick-Me-Up” Track for End-of-Class HIIT

2025-11-21
By: Jennifer Sage
On: November 21, 2025
In: Weekly Music Suggestions
With: 2 Comments

Looking for a short, spicy track to ignite a breathless push? This indie-pop duo delivers a punchy 100 rpm burst you can use as a quick anaerobic interval that leaves riders exhilarated…and wanting more.Read more…

Friday Favorites: Intervals to Keep You Unstuck

2025-11-14
By: Kala Markel
On: November 14, 2025
In: Weekly Music Suggestions
With: 1 Comment

This week’s pick is all restless energy and a bassline that refuses to let you sit still. It’s gritty, hypnotic, and perfect for locking into the beat while pushing past your limits. Get ready for a track that feels like rebellion bottled into 4 minutes.Read more…

Friday Favorites: A Perfect Longer Climb

2025-11-07
By: Mark Fiddler
On: November 7, 2025
In: Weekly Music Suggestions
With: 1 Comment

Check out the signature big, soaring voice overlaying cool, bassy house grooves, ambient, spacey synths, and calypso counterpoints—it’s a nice balance, and perfect for a longer climb.Read more…

Friday Favorites: Addictive…and Vindictive 💀

2025-10-31
By: Susan Lafond
On: October 31, 2025
In: Weekly Music Suggestions
With: 0 Comments

Danger lurks in the dark, pulling you into the shadows, and the climb becomes a chase—are you being hunted, or are you the hunter? Each pedal stroke drags you deeper into the unknown, resistance rising like a chill up your spine. Will your riders conquer the hill…or be conquered by it?Read more…

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