Wednesday Timeless Classics: The Perfect Song for Switchbacks
2023-06-28
Let’s go back 20 years in time to find the best song ever to use for switchbacks.Read more…
Wednesday Timeless Classics: A Song That Perfectly Describes a Long, Progressive Climb
2023-05-31
A long, progressive climb, going from moderate to very hard, then easing back to hard, all guided by the energy of the music.Read more…
Wednesday Timeless Classic: Trance Dance High-Energy Burner
2023-05-17
Timeless trance song that is perfect for a race day time trial.Read more…
Wednesday Timeless Classics: This Track Beckons You Up the Climb with Promises of Happiness
2023-05-03
This is the fifth time this musician/producer has appeared on ICA. And it won’t be the last!Read more…
Wednesday Timeless Classics: Were You Ever Young?
2023-04-19
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…
Wednesday Timeless Classics: Ethereal and Otherworldly Track for a Long Sub-Threshold Interval
2023-04-12
A mesmerizing, 12-minute song for a long, moderate interval at 94 rpm, perfect for introspection, focus, and mostly silent riding.Read more…
Wednesday Timeless Classics: Hypnotic Warm-Up or Endurance Track from an Indoor Cycling Favorite from the 1990s
2023-03-08
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…
Wednesday Timeless Classics: 11-Minute Immersion
2023-02-22
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…
Wednesday Timeless Classics: A Classic Progressive Trance Track
2023-02-08
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…
Wednesday Timeless Classics: Thank You, Maxi Jazz, for this Gem of a Song
2023-01-25
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…