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Mainstream Music Monday

Mainstream Music Monday: A New Pop Anthem Perfect for a Progressive Climb

2026-03-16
By: Fern Stancer
On: March 16, 2026
In: Weekly Music Suggestions
With: 0 Comments

This song brings pop that’s ideal for a progressive climb. As the song builds, it inspires riders to layer resistance and intensity, mirroring the lyrical theme of “letting the light in.” The result is a powerful 5-minute climb that gradually opens into a strong final push.Read more…

Mainstream Music Monday: Climb to a Song That Inspired Award Winners

2026-03-09
By: Bill Pierce
On: March 9, 2026
In: Weekly Music Suggestions
With: 0 Comments

In the past few weeks, this song was used by a gold medal–winning Olympic athlete and the artist who performed it won a Brit Award. Since it was the inspiration behind award winners, it will definitely inspire your classes.Read more…

Mainstream Music Monday: Faster. Stronger. Better. 🔥 Celebrating Women’s Strength

2026-03-02
By: Jennifer Sage
On: March 2, 2026
In: Weekly Music Suggestions
With: 2 Comments

A powerhouse anthem for International Women’s Day—or any ride where you want to celebrate the strength, resilience, and fire of women.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…

Mainstream Music Monday: A Song Elton John Predicted Would Be a Hit

2026-02-16
By: Mark Fiddler
On: February 16, 2026
In: Weekly Music Suggestions
With: 0 Comments

Your classes will LOVE climbing to this track.Read more…

Mainstream Music Monday: The Song You Need!

2026-02-02
By: Fern Stancer
On: February 2, 2026
In: Music Resources
With: 0 Comments

This song grows on you fast. Grounded and rhythmic, it works beautifully for a short, controlled climb that challenges you to dig in.Read more…

Mainstream Music Monday: I Just Might Play This Song in Class

2026-01-26
By: Bill Pierce
On: January 26, 2026
In: Weekly Music Suggestions
With: 0 Comments

After a series of collaborations with other pop stars, the king of retro-funk and pop is back on his own with a solo album set to drop at the end of February. Jump on this catchy initial single to be the first instructor in your club to play a song from what’s certain to be one of 2026’s top releases.Read more…

Mainstream Music Monday: Down for the Groove

2026-01-19
By: Jennifer Sage
On: January 19, 2026
In: Weekly Music Suggestions
With: 0 Comments

A modern indie groove with an easy cadence and plenty of space for coaching. It works beautifully for a warm-up, a moderate flat road, or an extended recovery where consistency matters more than intensity.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…

Mainstream Music Monday: Why Can’t We Play Pretty Music?

2026-01-05
By: Mark Fiddler
On: January 5, 2026
In: Weekly Music Suggestions
With: 1 Comment

Is this song too pretty to play in class. What’s that about?Read more…

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