Friday Favorites: Time to Turn it Up
This high-energy song has the perfect beat to create a breakaway drill that will have your participants working harder than they knew possible.
Read More...Theme Ride Thursday: A Pi Day Playlist!
Here’s a playlist with “pie”-related songs. Math lovers, unite!
Read More...Wednesday Timeless Classics: Chill-Out Guitar That Keeps the Pedals Turning? Yes!
This house track with a Latin flair released in 2001 will surprise you. The electronic tempo keeps your feet moving at a steady clip; the guitar soothes the mind. It’s great for when you need a long, chilled-out climb.
Read More...Mainstream Music Monday: A New Favorite Warm-Up Song
This pop artist gets political with her latest release. If you’re down with the message it makes for a great warm-up.
Read More...Leap Year Playlist and Profile: Grab That Opportunity!
Leap year comes once every four years. It represents an opportunity to do something you may not have otherwise had done if you hadn’t gotten that extra day, extra hour, extra moment in time. There are some fabulous songs that fulfill that theme. Here is a playlist of over 120 songs for your leap year ride as well as a challenging and fun profile with 4 long sets that offer an opportunity to push it a little bit longer or harder. Not to worry, you don’t have to wait four years to do this again—just make a few small changes to the profile and use it as a “Let’s Do This” theme ride.
Read More...Friday Favorites: Rock Through a Steady Climb
This song is around 17 years old, but I still love it. It’s a great rock track that encourages you to ask your riders to focus on endurance and strength.
Read More...If They’re Bored, You’re Boring
For so many years I’ve heard cycling instructors lament that “Students get bored if the class is cycling specific, so I need to [add silly move here] or they won’t come to class!” Well, I have news for you…maybe it’s not the moves or technique that are boring; maybe it’s you! Here are 13 ways you can be sure to keep students engaged while riding and committed to your classes without resorting to silly gimmicks on the bike.
Read More...Theme Ride Thursday: Girl Power! March is Women’s History Month and International Women’s Day is March 8
March is Women’s History Month and International Women’s Day is March 8th. Your riders will love our Three Divas profile, or simply sprinkle some of these “girl power” tracks in your next playlist!
Read More...Mainstream Music Monday: Sink Your Teeth into This Juicy Mix
You’ll know you are not in Kansas anymore with this electro house hit. Use it for climbing intervals or a 3-2-1 profile. Either way, it will demand your blood, sweat, and tears.
Read More...Roller Coaster Ride REDUX: A Mountain Bike Single-Track Ride
It’s time for a redo of one of my most popular rides, the Roller Coaster Ride, a fun, adrenaline-filled simulation of a mountain bike ride. This time, most of the songs have a roller coaster theme. You’ll also find a playlist of more songs that include “roller coaster” (25+ songs and growing) in case you want to create your own ride on this fun theme.
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