This artist’s music was on a crescendo in the early 2000s before hitting the top in 2011. It’s been on a decrescendo since then. The crescendos and decrescendos make for a great climb.Read more…
I just love this song to pieces! It has a happy-go-lucky feel, and you can’t help but smile when you climb to it. UPDATE June 2024: We are reposting this WTC to honor Paul Spencer (Dario G) who passed away on 6/17/2024. Read more…
In music there is a tendency to label, categorize, or box every song, artist, or album. Today’s WTC offering is from an artist who is difficult to label or categorize, but is an acclaimed songwriter! Read more…
A killer high-cadence track from a New Zealand electronica duo that I first heard at a Spinning® event two decades ago! At over 8 minutes long, it will take tremendous focus to stay committed to a cadence of 100 rpm, but you will be aided by those dub-infused beats.Read more…
From the director that brought you Slumdog Millionaire, a track that is perfect for high-intensity intervals or standing surges on a climb.Read more…
We’re taking it all the way back to when the King of Rock and Roll presided over the music world. Well, not quite back that far. But this timeless classic remix of a song by the King will bring a smile to your riders’ faces with its fun and lively energy. Read more…
Dance hall from the early ’90s = a solid interval or endurance track!Read more…
The ideal long song for a fast climbing effort such as a sweet-spot interval, a threshold or over/under interval, or a 4-3-2 ramp.Read more…
This is a track you’ve likely heard at emotional sessions at fitness conferences. Bring that power to your own journey ride! I’ve given you two great options for this song—the emotional original and a powerful remix to climb to. Read more…
If you haven’t used this track, do not pass GO! Run and find it now! Yes, it’s that good. I’ve been using it since my early days of teaching and there’s never been a time when my riders haven’t commented on how it pushed them. Just writing about what I do to this song raised my heart rate!Read more…