Category: FIRST RIDE Studio Reviews
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FIRST RIDE: The Dailey Method (Grand Rapids, MI / Eastown)
The Dailey Method (TDM), created by Jill Dailey in 2000, is well-established around the world with more than 60 studios…but is relatively new to West Michigan, having opened it’s Wealthy Street studio just this year! Jaime Centilli, owner of TDM Grand Rapids / Eastown, is a true-believer in the foundational principles of the Dailey Method: […]
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FIRST RIDE: InCycle (Carmel, IN – Metro Indianapolis)
This past weekend my wife and I drove about four hours to the greater Indianapolis area from our home in Grand Rapids, MI for a good friend’s wedding. It was my first time to Indy in over 10 years. Much has changed (for the good) and I’m planning a return visit before another 10 years […]
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TEST RIDE: Studio Three (River North – Chicago, IL)
I’ve been looking forward to this visit for a while now…since Peloton has been in the SPIN spotlight for the past few months. The added bonus for the visit this Fathers Day weekend…my wife, daughter and her boyfriend came along for the ride. While ground zero for Peloton is NYC, Studio Three offers a midwest […]
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Why SPOTIFY? My TOP TEN list…
I’ve been a Premium Spotify user for over 3 years now…looking forward to years and years of more great streaming with this awesome on demand music service! With recent news of Pandora’s new PREMIUM plan and more than a year since Apple launched their APPLE MUSIC plan, SPOTIFY still rules in my Cycle Classes! (and […]
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TEST RIDE: LIVE CYCLE DELIGHT (West Village – Detroit, MI)
Last weekend my wife I and made the short road trip to the east side of the state to visit our oldest daughter and fiancé for a quick visit. They recently moved into an apartment in the heart of the city, near the iconic riverfront Renaissance Center. About a week before the visit I heard […]
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Class Schedule: Winter 2016/17 …and FLYWHEEL Update 3.0
2017 is gonna be SPINTASTIC at YMCA locations throughout Greater Grand Rapids! Starting this week, 90 minute Endurance Rides are on the schedule Sunday afternoons. Let’s go for a RIDE! WOLVERINE WORLDWIDE YMCA / Belmont – MON 5:10 – 6:10AM – SUN 1:00 – 2:30PM Endurance Ride (rotation schedule) DAVID D. HUNTING YMCA / Downtown […]
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Test Ride: Equinox – The Pursuit (Gold Coast – Chicago, IL)
It’s been a while since I ventured away from my home studios here in Grand Rapids…but last Saturday morning certainly took care of that! My daughter’s boyfriend in Chicago has been telling me about this amazing class format used in select cycle classes at his club, Equinox. The class format is THE PURSUIT and there […]
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Where I Wanna Be 325 (and Flywheel update)
Inspiration: The theme for this ride was a recurring theme for the weekend. Starting with WHERE I WANNA BE (WIWB) on Friday mornings for my 9AM ride (the Cycle Studio at the Mary Free Bed YMCA)…Followed by WIWB for an impromptu weekend getaway (in Downtown Chicago)…Followed by WIWB for Big City Indoor Cycling (at the […]
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Cycling INSIDE the City – 2015 / 2016 Update
Cycling INSIDE the City …from A to Y, your guide to Studio Cycling in Greater Grand Rapids MI The options for indoor cycling in West Michigan are better than ever! Make 2016 your year to get into Indoor / Studio Cycling! Keep in mind that all locations offer no-cost or low-cost options to check out […]
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Indoor Cycling class review: CYC Fitness
I haven’t been to a CYC Fitness Studio Cycling class yet, but fellow fitness blogger…The Running Bun, was able to check out their NY studio. Read more about her class and new favorite spin class instructor…here! Guess I better make plans to get over to their Madison, WI studio soon!
for the ride inside 