This song works well anytime you want to spin your legs at lower intensities. However, don’t be fooled by the chill-ness of the song…add a little more resistance, and you’ve got yourself a high-cadence drill teetering at threshold.Read more…
A mesmerizing, 12-minute song for a long, moderate interval at 94 rpm, perfect for introspection, focus, and mostly silent riding.Read more…
This a song you choose when you want to entice your riders to turn inward and focus on their breath, their pedal stroke, and being relaxed as they turn the pedals.Read more…
Use this track when you have riders who appreciate classic rock, who can immerse themselves for long periods, close their eyes and forget where they are, and who appreciate self-directed riding. Don’t use this song if your riders must be distracted every minute with changes in position or cueing.Read more…
The original extra-long version of this classic trance song is not on most streaming services, but a more recent remix of it can be found on Spotify, Amazon, and Apple Music. It makes for a great 7-minute focused climb.Read more…
Without a doubt, this is one of the greatest trance songs ever written and one of the greatest songs for the indoor cycling studio. The artist sadly passed away in late 2022. I first used it in a WSSC conference session called “Rolling Hills and Switchbacks” in 2002. I’m reposting this WTC so even more instructors can share this thrilling experience with their riders.Read more…
An unobtrusive track that sets the perfect mood…Read more…
A timeless track that is perfect for a windy day or anytime you want aggressive riding!Read more…
It’s hard to find songs that work perfectly for a long set of 30/30s, but I have found it, the MOST perfect track. Over the past 25 years of teaching, I’ve also used this classic from 1971 (I cannot believe it’s that old!) as a 7-minute, concerted climb. It’s also good for jumps if that’s your thing. If this isn’t in your repertoire yet, you’re going to want to use it soon! Read more…
I started using songs from this album when I first became certified in 1996. Over two decades later, I still come back to this song as a warm-up or gentle flat road, and it always retains its freshness. It is the quintessential “timeless classic”!Read more…