Start with a moderate effort, build toward threshold, then surge into anaerobic territory. Or use the gradual build to set up a hard seated HIIT interval. This 174 bpm drum and bass gem gives you two great ways to turn up the intensity!Read more…
The best indoor cycling music does more than keep the pedals turning. It can change the atmosphere in the room, tell a story, stir an emotion, and take riders somewhere far beyond the bike. I first discovered music like this at the early Spinning® conferences, where Johnny G and master instructors from around the world showed us just how powerful that mind-body connection could be. And yes, you can still create those experiences today.Read more…
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…
Sometimes all it takes is one word: GO! Use this bucket playlist to power your intervals with extra motivation, or try the full “Let’s Go” profile for five adrenaline-packed loops.Read more…
This versatile song can play many roles. I love to use it as a warm-up, but it also works beautifully in the middle of your ride as a gentle climb, a slight headwind, or a moderate-energy flat road. Wherever you place it, the singer’s haunting, otherworldly voice has a way of drawing you in and making even the simplest stretch of road feel deeper, more mysterious, and more meaningful.Read more…
Step into the shadows and explore ICA’s haunted collection of Halloween rides. Eleven rides, endless thrills, and a cauldron of over 530 songs let you craft spooky, high-energy workouts your riders will never forget.Read more…
Some songs practically coach themselves. This one gradually gathers emotional and musical momentum, giving you a perfect opportunity to build the effort right along with it.Read more…
Celebrate October 4 with a ride that goes a little wild! We’ve built an Animal Bucket Playlist with 360 tracks plus dedicated lists for cats, dogs, birds, and horses. From Bob Marley’s cheerful “Three Little Birds” to Grace Potter’s powerhouse “The Lion, The Beast, The Beat,” you’ll find songs to create a barnyard ride, a jungle adventure, or a full-on safari.Read more…
It is an indisputable fact that ROCK AND ROLL IS PERFECT FOR CYCLING CLASSES in so many ways. Yes, that’s all caps—I’m yelling it from the rooftops! Here are a few of my favorite classic and modern rock songs and what I do to them. We also provide links to 14 varied rock-oriented profiles on ICA for you to play with. Read more…
October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month, and it’s the perfect time to design an empowering ride that celebrates strength, hope, and resilience. Whether you’re leading a fundraiser, teaming up for a specialty class, or simply dedicating one of your regular rides, this theme will inspire connection and community. We’ve also pulled from our collection of 35 inspirational playlists to give you all the music you need to honor survivors, support fighters, and remember loved ones.Read more…