Free Music Friday 11/30

by John | Nov 30, 2012 | Music

It was dumb luck. That's the only reason this playlist worked so well with the Epic Wine Country DVD I played last night in my class. I mean, Amy even liked it and for her to approve of my music is a pretty big deal. I hadn't even intended to use that video last night...

Free Music Friday – 11/23

by | Nov 23, 2012 | Music

Nothing like flipping the tables on a punishing climb with Crystal Castles goth influenced remake of 'Not In Love' clocking in at just under 4 minutes with a bpm 136 for an RPM of around 70. It's heavy thumping beat helps to mirror your riders exertion and I've always...

Free Music Friday – Shazaming from the front row addition 11/16

by John | Nov 16, 2012 | Music

So there I was, sitting in the front row at OMpower Studio in San Francisco on Monday, taking a MyRide+ virtual ride with ICG Master Trainer Jim Karanas. Jim was leading us up a long climb somewhere in Italy when this song came on to motivate us to the top. "This is...

Making New Friends With Spotify

by Christine Hawthorne | Nov 13, 2012 | Instructor Tips and Tricks, Instructor Training, iTunes & Spotify Training, Music, Spotify

After some poking around and exploring, I think I have discovered the best way to find and follow other people on Spotify.  Finding, following and adding people to your ‘favorites”™ will in turn give you more music to explore and ultimately use in your cycling...

Cut the cord and be free!

by John | Nov 11, 2012 | Best Practices, Instructor Training, Master Instructor Blog, Music

More and more I'm hearing and seeing how Instructors are experimenting with riding in with the class, rather than presenting up-front-and-center on the traditional "Instructor Bike". It's fun to mix it up and IMO, an imperative when teaching to a structured Virtual...

Free Music Friday – 11/9

by | Nov 9, 2012 | Instructor Training, Music

Artist: Rogue Vogue Track: Off My Mind (Rogue Vogue Remix) Length: 4:52 BPM: 120 November the time of year when our classes start to fill to bursting as all of those outdoor riders make the forced transition inside, and the time of year when those rainy grey cold...