Wednesday Timeless Classics (Page 9)

This is 100 bpm that you can’t let go of—I dare you to try it for the full 8 minutes just below threshold! The rhythm never breaks—you want to grab that beat with your pedals and never let go. Read more…

This 1999 classic has a strong rhythm at 125 bpm, so get ready to turn it up and climb. Plus, it’s hard to find better lyrics to ride to!Read more…

Originally released in 1997; no doubt you’ve heard this classic in a cycling class. It might be time to pull it out again! There are versions from 3 to 11 minutes of various tempos ranging from energetic climbing to a cool-down.Read more…

This track is perfect for part of a long, steady moderate to hard climb where the goal is to focus on the moment. At 85 rpm, it can also be a warm-up or endurance track. Read more…

It’s astounding to me that this song has been around since 1995! It is as relevant and fun for your cycling class as the day it was released. In fact, you cannot go wrong with just about every song on this classic album.Read more…

The Spanish guitar sounds have found a permanent spot in my Vuelta a España rides and work well as a warm-up or a mild climb. Read more…

This timeless classic will take you back to the early days of Spinning, a testament to the worldly and varied musical tastes of Johnny G. It’s every bit as beautiful now as it was then. Use it to set a mood for an endurance ride or any mind-body profile. It also makes a meditative cool-down.Read more…

This song is the quintessential cool-down song at 84 rpm: peaceful, soothing, and alluring. I give you two versions; one in French (perfect for a Tour de France stage finisher) and the other in English. I have a feeling this track—maybe even both versions—will definitely find their way into your cool-downs.Read more…