Some songs are more than music—they’re an invitation to let go. This week’s Timeless Classic brings a soulful, calming energy that helps riders transition from the intensity of class to a peaceful, refreshed state of mind. It’s a track that’s stood the test of time, offering the perfect backdrop to lower heart rates, ease breathing, and send everyone off the bike feeling grounded and renewed.Read more…
I probably play this artist more than any other ’80s group. But can you blame me? Their tracks are made for the cycling studio, often landing in that perfect moderate tempo for an endurance or tempo flat, right around the mid-80s rpm.Read more…
You can’t go wrong with any track from this iconic progressive house album, a staple in Spinning profiles since the early Johnny G days.Read more…
The combination of driving beats, hypnotic synths, and progressive buildups makes this track a timeless classic for a reason. Whether you’re working an extended climb or crushing 30/30 intervals, it’s pure energy.Read more…
This timeless track will transport your riders to another era while keeping them fully immersed in the present challenge. Whether you’re revisiting this classic or introducing it to new ears, this song never fails to inspire a deep connection between music and movement…and perhaps, for some, memories of losing oneself on a packed dance floor in a club decades ago.Read more…
This song combines pop with Eastern-influenced trance to create a climb that allows riders to completely zone out or sing along.Read more…
The powerful live version of this song creates the perfect atmosphere for celebrating a hard-earned summit after a long climb. With its jubilant energy, soaring vocals, and triumphant applause, it inspires riders to push beyond their limits and embrace the victory they’ve worked so hard for. Ideal for the final stretch of any challenging effort, this track will leave your riders feeling unstoppable.Read more…
Use this intense 6-minute track to fuel a challenging ramp climb, inviting riders to dig deeper with every progression. A longtime favorite of mine, this song makes a special appearance in my Thanksgiving ride each year—but its message of resilience and strength fits any season.Read more…
This track’s steady rhythm and uplifting message make it an ideal warm-up or low-intensity endurance song, setting a positive tone for the ride ahead. Read more…
I’ve used this beautiful and versatile song in countless profiles, including several master classes in the early 2000s at WSSC. Its introspective rhythm and steady 82 rpm tempo make it adaptable for a wide range of uses in your profiles—whether it’s warming up, cruising on flat roads, climbing, or cooling down.Read more…