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If you’re ready to bring a fresh kind of high-energy drive to your indoor cycling classes, drum and bass (D&B) might be your new secret weapon. With fast, rolling rhythms and deep, pulsing basslines, this genre works beautifully for endurance flats, FTP tests, VO2 max efforts, and even short anaerobic pushes. We’ve also included numerous song suggestions and a dozen cue ideas to help you match the unique flow and intensity of D&B tracks—keeping cadence high and energy steady from start to finish.Read more…

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In Part 2, we dive into the foundation for raising your personal cadence threshold: form, technique, and pedal stroke. Learn four essential considerations—bike fit and posture, pedaling mechanics, relaxation, and focus—that help riders spin their legs more efficiently, expand their cadence range, and build power and endurance.Read more…

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National Cat Day is coming, why not throw in a few feline tracks to celebrate our whiskered companions? While I haven’t (yet!) dedicated an entire profile to my cats, I’ve occasionally spiced up my playlists with a song or two from a purr-fectly curated cat-themed playlist that I’ve been nurturing for years. It’s got 150 tracks, some serious and some whimsical and fun. Here are a few of my favorites for you fellow crazy cat lovers to consider.Read more…

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Cadence isn’t just about leg speed—it’s a key part of the power equation that determines intensity and performance. This first article explores why developing an efficient, faster cadence matters, how to identify when riders are spinning too fast, and how instructors can use structured training to raise each rider’s “cadence threshold.”Read more…

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This week’s Timeless Classic is dark, dramatic, and driven by haunting strings that slash through the beat like cathedral echoes. At 133 bpm, it’s perfect for either steep rolling hills or explosive attacks. Thunder, rain, and choir voices set the Gothic stage…your riders may just find themselves chasing the Holy Grail.Read more…