Whether you’re riding inside—or getting ready for an outdoor cycling session—picking the perfect music is vital to getting pumped up. That’s why I want to share two of my favorites with you.
Below, the indoor cycling playlist I’d use for a challenging ride. I opted to kick off the 15-minute warm-up with a classic song you might already know and then mixed things up a bit for the main set (about 26 minutes) and the 18-minute cooldown. Listen via speakers or with your Fitbit Flyer headphones (available for pre-order now).
Indoor Cycling Playlist for Hard Efforts
| Artist/Group | Song | Time |
| Republica | Ready to Go | 5:00 min |
| Anouk | R U Kidding Me | 3:20 min |
| Red Hot Chili Peppers | Otherside | 4:15 min |
| Guano Apes | Open Your Eyes | 3:00 min |
| Beastie Boys | No Sleep ‘till Brooklyn | 4:00 min |
| Farmer Boys | A New Breed of Evil | 4:00min |
| Metallica | My Apocalypse | 5:00min |
| Metallica | King Nothing | 5:00 min |
| Anouk | It’s So Hard | 4:30 min |
| Linkin Park | In the End | 3:30 min |
| H-Blockx | Here I go again | 4:00 min |
| Red Hot Chili Peppers | Give It Away | 4:45 min |
| Daddy Yankee | Gasolina | 3:15 min |
| Boomfunk MC’s | Freestyler | 5:00 min |
Music for When You Just Want to Ride
I would listen to this playlist on an any-old-kind-of-day indoor ride. Nothing too aggressive—just a normal ride when you’re feeling happy. It’s only right that we start with an oldie but goldie: “What a Feeling” by Irene Cara, because what a feeling it is to be on the bike, right?
The rest of the playlist is a mix between softer songs and songs with a little more pep. And yes, I am obviously still stuck in the eighties.
| Artist/Group | Song |
| Irene Cara | What a Feeling |
| Christina Aguilera | Fighter |
| Men at Work | Down Under |
| Anouk | Don’t |
| AC/DC | Cover You in Oil |
| Garbage | Cherry lips |
| Clawfinger | Burn in Hell |
| Metallica | Blackened |
| Kid Rock | American Bad Ass |
| Heart | Alone |
| Rage Against the Machine | Testify |
| Red Hot Chili Peppers | Under the Bridge |
| Exilia | Underdog |
| Farmer Boys | We Sow the Storm |
| Blink 182 | What’s My Age Again? |
| Metallica | One |
| Guns N’ Roses | November Rain |
| Anouk | Nobody’s Wife |
| Linkin Park | In the End |
| Scorpions | When the Smoke is Going Down |
| Billy Talent | Devil on My Shoulder |
| Evanescence | Bring Me to Life |
| Journey | Wheel in the Sky |
| Kansas | Dust in the Wind |
This information is for educational purposes only and is not intended as a substitute for medical diagnosis or treatment. You should not use this information to diagnose or treat a health problem or condition. Always check with your doctor before changing your diet, altering your sleep habits, taking supplements, or starting a new fitness routine.
Jens Voigt
Fitbit Ambassador Jens Voigt is a former professional cyclist currently serving as a team consultant for Trek Factory Racing. Jens embraces pain and lives by the motto: “Shut Up Legs!” He once rode 20 kilometers in the Tour de France on a kid’s bike. Jens has six (yes, six!) children and lives in Germany.
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