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 versitile. It would make a great flat road or climb. The dr. trippy remix starts out slowly and builds at around 1:40. Then it's a steady ride to the finish. If you like to use longer songs in your profile, you should try the Continuum remix. (7:36)
Warp and Weft by Banco De Gaia iTunes link
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? 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 minutes of work. While this song is fairly current, it sounds a bit like an 80's anthem. Your rock and roll loving riders will definitely appreciate this one.
Could Have Been Me by The Struts iTunes link
by Christine Hawthorne | Dec 16, 2016 | Instructor Training, Music
I can get lost for hours looking for new music for my cycling classes. There are so many great resources out there. I talked about a few of Spotify's latest music discovery tools in the latest ICI-Pro podcast. I also frequent other websites and blogs when I'm in need of some inspiration. Here is an amazing song I found while searching indoorcyclingmixes.com recently that I'm sure you're going to want to use in your next class. If you like longer tunes, this is a great one. It starts out slow and then starts to build at around the 2 minute mark. You'll start to catch the beat at around 3:45 and hold it steady until around 6:30. Here it slows back down for a climb to the finish. Check out the post here, and be sure to take a listen below. Let me know what you think!
Opus by Eric Prydz iTunes link
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 riding to this one: :00-:50 seated climb; :50-1:20 sprint; 1:20-3:00 seated climb; 3:00-3:30 sprint; 3:30-3:49 recover.
Invincible iTunes Link
by Christine Hawthorne | Nov 26, 2016 | Instructor Training, Music
Martin Solveig's +1 features several pumping remixes at between around 62-65 RPM. Featuring Sam White, this one delivers a funky house groove and catchy vocals. It's always good to have a +1. This one will surely get your next cycling class off to a great start.
+1 (feat. Sam White) Martin Solveig iTunes Link
