Free Music Friday 2/22

by Amy Macgowan | Feb 22, 2013 | Music

Having coffee with a dear friend and ICI/PRO member last week, we discussed the challenges of finding good music at 84-100 rpm”™s.   There seems to be a plethora of great stuff in the 60-70 range for climbing, but not so much in the flats.  So, in the next few weeks,...

The 10 Best 10-Minute Songs

by John | Feb 18, 2013 | Master Instructor Blog, Music

By Team ICG® Master Trainer Jim Karanas Indoor-cycling instructors tend to plan their classes in one of two ways. Some start with music. They compile an audio profile of songs they enjoy and select the ride movement, cadence and intensity based on the song. Others...

Free Music Friday – 2/15

by John | Feb 15, 2013 | Music

Have you ever shared a track or playlist from Spotify with a friend? PRO member sandyballardini shared this awesome playlist spin for glory with me and while I was listening to it play this morning, this track from the band Santigold really jumped out at me. It's...

Free Music Friday 2-7

by John | Feb 8, 2013 | Instructor Training, Music

I love rediscovering an old favorite! Included in this playlist Give Me Good Lovin' 021413 from Schwinn Master Trainer Jeffrey Scott is a long forgotten gem from my Disco days. It's not uncommon for me to give a special introduction to an old track like ABC's — The...

Bring in a real DJ into your Indoor Cycling Studio

by John | Feb 7, 2013 | Music

Interesting articular and video interview at the Wall Street Journal about how Flywheel is using professional DJ's to craft and deliver class music.   The New DJs: Fitness Gurus Group Fitness Classes Use Music to Compete for Clients; Zumba to 'Ice Ice Baby'...

Hot New Cycling Tracks for 2013

by Barbara | Feb 6, 2013 | Music

Cycling music is like none other — it has nutritional value and feeds your soul. But it takes time and effort to find extraordinary tracks, and instructors often become stagnant, relying on the same music they taught years ago. Back by popular demand, ICI/PRO is...