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Friday Favorites: Fade into the Song 🎶
With its dreamy vocals, hypnotic rhythm, and emotional pull, this song has remained one of the most iconic songs of the ’90s. It’s the kind of song that completely changes the energy in the room, inviting riders to get lost in the music and ride the emotion however they choose.Read more…
Theme Ride Thursday: Papa Palooza, A Father’s Day Extravaganza Ride
A shout-out to all dads from ICA, including a profile called “Papa Palooza” by Fern Stancer. Also included is a bucket Spotify playlist with 150 songs to choose from to honor the fathers in your classes!Read more…
Theme Ride Thursday: Juneteenth
Juneteenth offers a meaningful opportunity to celebrate history, culture, and the contributions of Black Americans through music and movement. We’re sharing two ICA resources to help you create thoughtful and inspiring rides for this important day.Read more…
Class Profile: The Rainbow Ride—HIIT Sandwiched by Two Long Climbs
The Rainbow Ride is a profile for Pride Month and beyond. What makes this challenging profile truly special is its versatility. Whether it’s a Monday morning pick-me-up or a Friday Afternoon Club (FAC) celebration, this playlist-driven ride brings people together through the sheer joy of music and movement. Read more…
Wednesday Timeless Classics: Cinematic Power
Not just one, but two powerful tracks by this artist that deliver cinematic intensity, emotional depth, and perfect coaching terrain for climbs, flats, and everything in between. This group has found its way into six ICA profiles so far! Read more…
Mainstream Music Monday: Turning Emotional Loss into a Pop Anthem
If you feel that beat, you’ll want to sway too, and surrender to the emotion and soaring chorus vocals!Read more…
Friday Favorites: Push a Little More
Three choruses, 23 seconds each. One deceptively easy 80 bpm groove that turns into the perfect surge trigger—and the lyrics practically shout the cue for you. This track belongs in your warm-up rotation.Read more…
Theme Ride Thursday: Ocean, Sea, Beach, and Waves
June 8 is World Ocean Day. One of the criteria for deciding whether a concept or an “international day” is worthy of a theme ride is whether there are a lot of songs on that theme that are good for indoor cycling. The good news: oceans definitely qualify, especially if you add the theme of water or beaches, or even just songs that make you feel like you’re sitting on a beach mesmerized by the hypnotic lapping of the waves (an Ibiza chill song comes to mind).Read more…
Theme Ride Thursday: With a Little Help from Our Friends (Class Profile)
Riding a bike that goes nowhere is so much better with your friends. Let’s celebrate National Best Friends Day on June 8 and International Friendship Day on July 30 with a fun profile by Fern and a bucket playlist of awesome songs about friendships (195 of them)! Read more…