by Christine Hawthorne | Jan 6, 2017 | Instructor Training, Music
Here's a track that will keep you climbing for almost a full four minutes. Â It's brand new from Dropkick Murphy's and it's every bit as good anything you've heard from them before. Â At first listen, you'll recognize their familiar sound, but you'll also notice that...
by Christine Hawthorne | Dec 30, 2016 | Instructor Training, Music
Here is a new release that will be a bit different from the mainstream music you might be used to.  Banco De Gaia recently released Warp and Weft, and more recently, two remixes- dr. trippy and Continuum.  Banco De Gaia has a kind of ambient sound and this one is very...
by Christine Hawthorne | Dec 23, 2016 | Instructor Training, Music
Are you searching for a short, versatile track that you could use for a flat road or a hill? Â Today's favorite track might be just what you're looking for. At around 80 rpm, English rock band The Struts' song, Could Have Been Me is a just perfect for around three...
by Christine Hawthorne | Dec 16, 2016 | Instructor Training, Music
I can get lost for hours looking for new music for my cycling classes. Â There are so many great resources out there. Â I talked about a few of Spotify's latest music discovery tools in the latest ICI-Pro podcast. Â I also frequent other websites and blogs when I'm in...
by John | Dec 10, 2016 | Free Podcasts, Instructor Training, KEEPING IT FUN, Music, Spotify
Chris Hawthorne, AKA Chrispins, joins me to discuss a few new music discovery tools she's using in Spotify. As these Podcasts are only audio, I've included screenshots of where you'll find the Discovery Weekly, Daily Mix and Recommended Songs for a specific playlist....
by Christine Hawthorne | Dec 9, 2016 | Instructor Training, Music
If you're searching for a new song for sprints, look no further than this week's favorite track.  Big Wild released it's single Invincible in September, and the remixes just dropped today.  I especially like the Manilla Killa remix for sprints.  Here's how we'll be...