Making the Most of Music, Part 1: Emotion

by Jim Karanas | Feb 15, 2017 | Music

With over 1800 articles in our archives there's a good chance that our ICI/PRO members may have missed some of our best stuff. So every Wednesday we are republishing some our of our favorite articles and podcasts - enjoy! By Team ICG® Master Instructor Jim Karanas My...

Favorite Track of The Week

by Christine Hawthorne | Feb 11, 2017 | Instructor Training, Music

I've been using Ed Sheeran's Shape of You quite a bit recently as a fast flat road in my classes (around 99-100 rpm).  It's perfect for keeping your riders focused on maintaining those upper range rpm's. I like to challenge my riders to maintain the pace and try...

Favorite Track of The Week

by Christine Hawthorne | Jan 27, 2017 | Instructor Training, Music

I used this song in my class recently and I got a ton of comments from my riders. It's a great cover and a classic that can be very versatile in your next ride.  Heart's cover of Stairway to Heaven is considered by many to be one of the best.  ( I really like Rodrigo...

Favorite Track of The Week

by Christine Hawthorne | Jan 20, 2017 | Instructor Training, Music

This week's favorite track is from Indie band Arian 1.  I would classify their style as House or Electronic.  The song itself has a great beat and a cool kind of vibe that will definitely keep your riders intrigued.  The slow down in the middle allows you to change...

Favorite Track(s) of The Week

by Christine Hawthorne | Jan 6, 2017 | Instructor Training, Music

Here's a track that will keep you climbing for almost a full four minutes.  It's brand new from Dropkick Murphy's and it's every bit as good anything you've heard from them before.  At first listen, you'll recognize their familiar sound, but you'll also notice that...

Favorite Track of The Week

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...