Wednesday Timeless Classics: In Honor of Martin Luther King

Artist: Bakermat
Song: One Day (Vandaag)–Radio Edit
Album: One Day (Vandaag) 
Time: 3:39
Genre: EDM, jazz
BPM: 128
Category: climb, warm-up
Available: Spotify, Apple Music

“One Day” is an inspiring track that will bring powerful energy to your indoor cycling class. This song blends a strong climbing beat with jazz elements, including a soulful saxophone. It’s versatile enough to serve as a gentle climb or even a warm-up if you want to let the rhythm guide your pace and dissociate from the beat.

What makes this song particularly special is its use of audio excerpts from Martin Luther King Jr.’s iconic “I Have a Dream” speech, making it a poignant choice for tribute rides on MLK Day or any session where you want to inspire your riders with a message of hope and equality.

If you’re looking for a longer climb, there’s a 7:20 version with a slightly slower tempo at 122 bpm (61 rpm). This extended cut allows you to take riders through a gradual ascent, encouraging them to stand or sit as the mood takes them. The speech segments combined with the building rhythm and percussion create a powerful atmosphere—perfect for when you want the music to do the talking and your riders to feel the emotion.

 

1 Comment

  1. I really like this, Jennifer! Just added it to our MLK playlist. It’s a great song to ‘zone out’ to on a flat and just reflect on the magnitude of good this man achieved.

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