A Look Back: #419 April 2018

This was a popular tribute to Avicii last year, just after the news of his death. https://fortherideinside.com/2018/04/21/without-you-avicii-memorial-mix-419/ On Netflix: AVICII: TRUE STORIES https://youtu.be/1ZFK3VKzQIs

Without You: Avicii Memorial Mix 419

Inspiration: The young and talented EDM artist Avicii passed this week! I've used so many of his collaborative tunes for many rides over the years. One of the first and most memorable is Fade Into Darkness. There are so many and my 60 minute mix is only a sampling of his best tracks. I included … Continue reading Without You: Avicii Memorial Mix 419

Work It Out 310

Inspiration: I went back to a few favorites over the past 3 years...mixed in some new ones, including another single released by Sia last week: Unstoppable. The title track by Netsky is also a new one...I LIKE IT! This made for a great ride and workout at Saturday's morning Spin! Enjoy the Ride and have … Continue reading Work It Out 310

I Don’t Like It, I Love It (Endurance Ride) 250

Inspiration: Indoor Cycling...I don't LIKE it, I LOVE it! (but you knew that, didn't you). Enjoy the 90 minute ride from warm up to cool down, TGIF and Happy Easter! Genre: Pop, Rock, Alternative, Dance. Approximate time: 90 minutes Preview and Purchase at iTunes: Warm up - I Don't Like It, I Love It (feat. … Continue reading I Don’t Like It, I Love It (Endurance Ride) 250

Ahead… 231

Inspiration: For a change of pace, there's not much variety, but all solid EDM hits (many are Radio Edits) on this "one-track ride". Close your eyes and ride this house party mix to an awesome calorie burn...climb steep hills, sprint on flat road & up hill...attack hills while running with resistance. "BEST DAYS ARE STILL … Continue reading Ahead… 231

Lift Me Up 225

Inspiration: What...Who...LIFTS YOU UP? Take some time to think about what, who...and when. I hope that your time in the Cycle Studio comes to mind. Who do you LIFT UP? I used this mix for my early afternoon cycle class at the Y today...was a great class with a big group of enthusiastic inside riders. … Continue reading Lift Me Up 225

We Are Together 182

Inspiration: Thanks to a recent episode of The Good Wife (CBS), I found a new track for Hill climbing...the rest are some recent finds on Spotify. For Contemporary Christian music fans, the lastest MercyMe is loaded up with good tracks. Genre: Alternative, Christian, Dance, Electronic, Pop, Rock. Approximate time: 63 minutes Ride Playlist: Preview and … Continue reading We Are Together 182

Mama, I’m Coming Home (Mother’s Day Theme Ride) 180

Inspiration: Celebrating Moms in the Cycle Studio! Dinner with Mom and the family tonight, so I can still keep my Sunday Cycle Class at the Y tomorrow. Genre: Alternative, Christian, Dance, Pop, Rock Approximate time: 53 minutes Ride Playlist: Preview and purchase at iTunes Warm up - Take Your Mama - Scissor Sisters (Bonus Track) … Continue reading Mama, I’m Coming Home (Mother’s Day Theme Ride) 180

This Is the New Year 151

Inspiration: Welcome 2014! Just a brief post with a Spotify link to my New Year-theme playlist with about 50 random, motivational tracks to get you started / keep you going into the new year. Mostly current, with a few classics...and something for flat road / hills, seated / standing, sprints / jumps, warm up / … Continue reading This Is the New Year 151

The Expedition 148

Inspiration: Tried a new format this time with mostly longer (7-9 minute) tracks...nothing pop, mostly EDM / remixes. The Depeche Mode and Avicii tracks are two favorites. Genre: Alternative, Dance, Rock Approximate time: 65 minutes Ride Playlist: Imagine - Imagine Never Let Me Down Again (Split Mix) - Remixes 81-04 The Expedition (A State of … Continue reading The Expedition 148