Love In The Dark 599 & the Greater Grand Rapids Studio Cycling scene

This post is packed with LOVE...celebrating local indoor cycling studios and sharing a new Valentine's Day theme ride! First, I want to share another annual update on the state of indoor cycling in the greater Grand Rapids area. Not much has changed locally over the past year. As far as boutique studios that feature group … Continue reading Love In The Dark 599 & the Greater Grand Rapids Studio Cycling scene

FIRST RIDE: SPOKE Cycle & Strength – Grand Rapids, MI

What did you do for SPRING BREAK '25? I (finally) checked out SPOKE Cycle & Strength, one of the top studios in town since May 2021! SPOKE @ Breton VillageWelcome / ReceptionSPOKE Merch wallBathrooms and guest lockersLadie's Night!Awesome lighting throughout"WE BELONG"Customized Stages bikes I was able to grab bike #21 for a Wednesday 6:15pm Cycle … Continue reading FIRST RIDE: SPOKE Cycle & Strength – Grand Rapids, MI

FIRST RIDE: Crunch Fitness – Walker, MI

It's CRUNCH time West Michigan...two new $5M / 40K sq ft facilities opened in Kentwood & Walker earlier this year! This was my FIRST RIDE with CRUNCH...

Turning up the HEAT for your workout?: Addressing the potential benefits, risks, and safety precautions

This topic is nothing new, but worth revisiting from time to time…and the TIME is NOW. Today’s NYTIMES.com post was my inspiration for this post:  https://www.nytimes.com/2025/01/11/well/move/heated-workouts-fitness-benefits.html I also found this blog post on this subject:  https://blogs.bcm.edu/2024/08/26/staying-safe-during-heated-workouts/ In addition to the discussions above, here's my take on temperature in the cycle studio: Everything in moderation Honor … Continue reading Turning up the HEAT for your workout?: Addressing the potential benefits, risks, and safety precautions