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Friday Favorites

Friday Favorites: A Divine Progressive Flat from Critics’ 2025 AOTY

2026-01-09
By: Bill Pierce
On: January 9, 2026
In: Weekly Music Suggestions
With: 0 Comments

This song, from many critics’ favorite album of 2025, makes riders feel divine as they bask in the light of the message and the unique orchestral twist on pop music.Read more…

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…

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