Summertime Playlist
2015-06-07
Here are 132 summer-themed songs to choose from for your fun-in-the-sun and school’s-out profiles. Then, come back in 8 months to dig these out again when you’re tired of wearing a heavy winter coat!Read more…
Summer Surfin’ Safari Interval Profile
2015-06-06
Here is a fun summer-themed profile from our archives. It consists of eight intervals around threshold intensity or slightly above, alternating slower cadences with faster cadences. You may want to pull this one out again six or eight months from now when you put your winter coats back on and are dreaming of sun, sand, and surf! (For those of you in the southern hemisphere, that’s why you’ll want to use this profile now!)Read more…
85 Ways to Play The Fool in Your Classes!
2015-03-26
It’s time to be a little less serious! Here are 85 fun songs to keep your riders smiling in your April Fool’s theme ride. I bet some of them never crossed your mind! Please add to this list if you have any more suggestions, and let us know if you play any jokes on your riders. Read more…
The Hills and Dales of Ireland—Saint Paddy’s Day Profile From the Archives
2015-03-12
Here is a simple rolling hills profile set to Irish music. You’re either going up or down on this ride through the bonny green hills of Eire, on narrow roads lined with low stone fences through green pastures dotted with sheep, on your way to meet friends at the Mystic Celt Pub. How’s that for a visual as you ride? Ride responsibly!Read more…
A Super Bowl Profile That Will Rock You Like a Hurricane!
2015-01-29
We first posted this Super Bowl profile from ICA contributor Kala Markel in 2012 and have had so many comments and e-mails about how much fun it is to teach and how much students enjoy it. Now you have TWO great Super Bowl profile options!Read more…
I HAVE A DREAM! PLAY THIS SONG IN YOUR CLASS THIS WEEK!
2015-01-17
I don’t usually use all-caps in a headline, but I wanted to get your attention! I play this song almost every year on Martin Luther King’s birthday, and I, or my students, never tire of it. It is a spectacularly beautiful song to use in a cycling class.Read more…
Halloween Cycling Classes From Around the World!
2014-11-02
Here are a handful of fun photos from Halloween theme rides from around the globe. If you taught a Halloween ride and want to share it with us, please post your photos to our Facebook page. We’d love to see how much fun you all had in your classes. Halloween is without a doubt one of the most fun theme rides you can do!Read more…
DiscoPhantom—Halloween (Deepspirits Mix)
2014-10-13
Here is a super remix of Halloween by Deepspirits. Who is that? Well, it’s our very own Jorg from Germany, who used to write music posts for ICA! I think you’ll love this remix for your Halloween rides!Read more…
143 Tracks For Your Back-to-School and Labor Day Playlists
2014-08-30
Yes, it’s that time of the year: Labor Day and Back to School! Here are a total of 143 songs you can use in your end-of-summer themed playlists. I’ve also included the Spotify links for both a Labor Day and a Back-to-School playlist.Read more…
Ever Ride to Live Music and Dance?
2014-08-22
A month ago I told you about the series of Journey Rides that Charleston Ride studio in South Carolina was hosting this summer. I’ve been following their Facebook page as they post the promotions and follow-ups to these special events. Last week was the ride Into Africa, taught by DanRead more…