Theme Ride Thursday: New Valentine’s Day Profile—Sealed with a Kiss!
2024-02-01
Get ready to pedal, pucker up, and embrace the thrill of the ride with my latest Valentine’s theme profile, “Sealed with A Kiss”!Read more…
Theme Ride Thursday: 2024 Grammy Nominations—Three Progressive Blocks (Class Profile)
2024-01-18
The Grammy Awards are Sunday, February 4. Thrill your class with Julianne’s annual Grammy Nominations profile, this year titled “Three Progressive Blocks.” Those riders who love current music will be especially pleased with this playlist.Read more…
Rolling Through 2023—A Musical Journey with the Soundtrack That Guided Us Through the Year (Profile)
2023-12-16
As we approach the end of 2023, we’re unwrapping the year and revisiting the songs and artists that left a lasting impact on our cycling classes. Fern has crafted a profile that integrates songs that reflect some of the highlights from our music series this past year, including Mainstream Music Mondays, Friday Favorites, Trending Tracks, and Theme Ride Thursdays, along with some special mentions.Read more…
Class Profile: Four Climbs: A Saxophone-Infused Musical Odyssey
2023-11-19
The end result of assembling this profile and playlist exceeded even my own expectations. I hope you and your riders enjoy this exhilarating and challenging profile as much as mine did and that your participants cheer on your saxophone-infused musical journey. Read more…
Theme Ride Thursday: One-Hit Wonders (Part 2) with a New Profile
2023-11-16
Here is a second profile that celebrates One-Hit Wonders. Riders always love these profiles because, by their very definition, all the songs are hits. Read more…
Theme Ride Thursday: That Sexy Sax
2023-10-26
When we learned that Saxophone Day is on November 6, we decided to compile our favorite songs that highlight the sounds of this melodious instrument. And not to worry, you won’t find any Kenny G on this playlist! Read more…
Profile: Rock ‘n’ Ride—Conquering the Climbs to Modern Rock
2023-10-22
Have you ever walked into your class filled with giddy anticipation, fueled by an awesome playlist that’s ready to rock the room? That’s exactly what I felt earlier this week when I introduced my new rock-themed ride. It turned out to be a resounding success, with one rider whispering toRead more…
Theme Ride Thursday: Remembering John Denver
2023-10-05
John Denver tragically died on October 12. He left behind a legacy of music that people love. What better time to add in a beloved John Denver song as a tribute to him. It will be a great conversation starter with your riders about how much they love his music.Read more…
Theme Ride Thursday: Guilty Pleasures Ride…Do You Dare?
2023-10-05
Guilty pleasure songs: a world of musical diversity where public critique often hides a private love affair with catchy tunes. Explore the paradox of songs we secretly adore but hesitate to admit, and share your own musical confessions in the comments. Fern Stancer shares her own Guilty Pleasures ride and playlist.Read more…
Theme Ride Thursday: One-Hit Wonders—with a New Profile!
2023-07-27
One hit wonders are by their very definition, songs that most people know but usually have no idea who the artist/band is because they are only known for one song. Because of their familiarity, they are great to add into rides but not all one hit wonders are created equal and therefore, not all good for indoor cycling. ICA has put together a new profile that you can use as well as a list of over 175 songs if you choose to just put one or two songs in to a ride.Read more…