Happy 11/1/2025…how ya’ feelin’?

It just hit me how long it’s been since I shared a post here. You know how time flies when you’re having fun and ROCKTOBER ’25 was a good one…

Last month, all four of my Mondays at the Y were packed with some favorite Rock ‘n Roll tracks for the cycle studio at Mary Free Bed YMCA.

New month, new theme: A November to Remember.

For my first Monday of the new month, I can’t wait to spin this new mix. Truly a MIX, now that I’ve discovered the newest Mixer feature on Spotify’s mobile app. This takes their earlier CROSSFADE option to the next level…and will ignite your inner DJ. CHECK IT OUT…

Mix Your Favorite Playlists Seamlessly by Adding Your Own Transitions

This mix is my new favorite SPINlist – sweaty, spicy, soulful…overall very satisfying – ENJOY THE RIDE!

Summary profile & playlist:

1. Warm-up: Rain On Me / James Smith [123 bpm]
2. Combo flat w/ standing runs (3X): Machine / Rob Thomas [140bpm]
3. Sprints (2x): Broken / Charleon [126 bpm]
4. Combo hill with figure 8’s: Summer Rain / Felix Cartal, Reo Cragun [130 bpm]
5. Sprints (2x): Refuge / ILLENIUM, Norma Jean Martine [130 bpm]
6. Rhythmic combo climb: out of body / Khalid [111 bpm]
7. Sprints (3x) Oh No! / All Time Low [142 bpm]
8. Attacks on a hill: Work / R3HAB, Papu Nas T, Skytech, Kevin McKay, Denise Belfon, Fideles [126 bpm]
9. Sprints (2×30’s): Spaces / BUNT., The Chainsmokers, Izzy Bizu [132 bpm]
10. Combo power climb: Stay (If You Wanna Dance) / Myles Smith [135 bpm]
11. Sprints on a hill (2x): Sports Car (Remix) / Tate McRae, TELYKAST [128 bpm]
12. Combo climb: All Natural / Rita Ora [100 bpm]
13. Continued climb: Gotta Good Feelin’ / Pigeon John [98 bpm]
14. Sprints to the finish (2x): Radiate / KHSMR, nilsix, Ryos, Hayley May [138 bpm]
15. Cool down & stretch: The Big Goodbye / AJR [92 bpm]

On Spotify:

https://open.spotify.com/playlist/3jKUsqUlmjo7pCIX5VWyCh?si=b1bb1b98f40141ac

On YouTube:

spIn the News:

https://www.bicycling.com/training/a20027680/why-cycling-feels-so-damn-good/

This explains a lot!