2026 Verdant Ride Soundtrack - All 3 Songs - Pick your favorite

This is not just an epic golden-hour ride on the Lift5 Pro — it’s your chance to shape the future sound of Verdant Ride.
Earlier this year, Stephan composed a raw, heartfelt track that captured the spirit of flying above water, living bold, and riding free. Then, we challenged three wildly different artists to make it their own — and what they delivered went way beyond expectations.
Now, it’s time to vote.
🎧 HOW TO VOTE
Simple: Listen to all three and give your favorite song a thumbs up!
Voting is open until: December 31, 2025
🎉 Winner becomes the official 2026 Verdant Ride Theme Song
🎵 THE FINALISTS
00:31 Cia Berg – “Ride Forever”
Genre: Acoustic / Indie Folk
Mood: Emotional, spacious, haunting
Imagine looking out over glassy water with the last golden light in the sky — that's the soul of Cia’s version. Stripping the song down to its emotional core, her performance is minimalistic and intimate, letting every word hit deep. It's not just a version of the song — it's a meditation on the idea that none of us live forever, so we might as well fly.
“Maybe... I don't really wanna come down / When the leaves turn brown all around…”
04:52 Specific Ambiguity – “Better Way to Die”
Genre: Alt Rock / Synth Pop
Mood: Cinematic, bold, anthemic
True fans of the show, Specific Ambiguity went big — adding new lyrics, layering in punchy synths, stadium guitars, and cinematic energy. Their version takes the rebellious undertones of the original and turns them into an anthem for freedom and fearless living. If you’re the kind of rider who likes carving hard and leaving it all on the water, this one might be your pick.
“I don’t wanna wear a lid / I’m NOT a little kid…”
“Maybe there’s a better way to die — maybe that way is to fly.”
09:30 Heather’s in Heat – “Now’s the Time to Fly”
Genre: Alt Rock / Baroque Punk
Mood: Wild, sultry, unforgettable
Let’s just say… you’ve never heard an eFoil theme song like this. With a hurdy-gurdy solo (yes, really), driving percussion, and the signature sass that’s made “the Heathers” local legends, this version punches, grinds, and wails its way through the track. It’s sexy. It’s chaotic. It’s confident. And it’ll be stuck in your head all week.
“Go make your own GOD-DAMN show! / You know where to go / Because I already told you NO!”
📸 VIDEO: Sunset Session on the Lift5 Pro
Shot in late September on a crystal calm lake, this golden-hour session showcases Stephan carving solo into the fading light — exactly the moment the lyrics talk about. It's the perfect canvas for the emotion and power behind each track.
🎥 Ride captured on: Lift5 Pro + 32" mast + HA180 front wing 36 Glide Rear
🧍 Rider: Stephan — 185 lbs, 5'10", aggressive carve style
🗓️ Date: September 22, 2025
📍 Location: Minnesota
🎶 ORIGINAL LYRICS BY STEPHAN (EXCERPTS):
"Maybe, I just want to ride / Maybe, I just prefer the sky / Neither you or I are EVER gonna live forever..."
"I don’t want the ride to end / Grab a board and be my friend..."
"Go make your own GOD-DAMN show!"
🗳️ VOTE WITH YOUR EARS
Listen to the version you love the most at the end.
Listen often. Share with friends.
Let the music — and the ride — decide.
🔥 May the best track fly.