Guest Post: Nicole Shannon, Lunar Cycle Instructor

My knack for coaching started at a young age. Let's just say, I was the gym class all-star and have always loved sports and competition. My dad was and still is very active and competitive, so I guess I can thank him for those traits. I started practicing Gymnastics at the age of nine. That … Continue reading Guest Post: Nicole Shannon, Lunar Cycle Instructor

#NEVERCOAST @flyCHI: A Guest Post by Jeremy S. 402

This month Facebook shared a couple MEMORY posts that fit well with today's JANUARY Guest Post...one was a memory from 4 years ago when I posted news about FLYWHEEL opening a studio in Scarsdale, NY. The other, a memory from a year ago when I took a FLY60 class in Chicago / Old Town...with Jeremy … Continue reading #NEVERCOAST @flyCHI: A Guest Post by Jeremy S. 402

Windy City Warrior: A guest post by Brent L. 387

Living on the other side of Lake Michigan, Chicago has always been a favorite family getaway...usually around the November/December holidays. Old Town (a north-side Chicago neighborhood) is the current home for my youngest daughter and home to one of four SoulCycle studios in greater Chicago (SoulCycle Chicago). My first SoulCycle class was at the Old … Continue reading Windy City Warrior: A guest post by Brent L. 387

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 … Continue reading TEST RIDE: Studio Three (River North – Chicago, IL)

Beautiful Day: St. Patrick’s Day Ride 359

Inspiration: It's that time of year...here's your St. Patrick's Day Theme Ride! The actual day is more than a week away, but celebrations kick off this weekend...Saturday in Chicago and Sunday in Detroit, so why not get an early start in the cycle studio too! The usual suspects on this playlist include: U2, The Cranberries, … Continue reading Beautiful Day: St. Patrick’s Day Ride 359

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 … Continue reading Class Schedule: Winter 2016/17 …and FLYWHEEL Update 3.0

Welcome To The New…Year! 351

Inspiration: WELCOME 2017...we have so much to do this year! Let's start off right with a powerful ride INSIDE! Many are happy to see '16 off, hopeful for a much better year ahead. Actually, I thought 2016 was a pretty good year on many fronts...personally, 2016 brought us: a new home, a full year on … Continue reading Welcome To The New…Year! 351

Soundtrack… 338

Inspiration: Just like the importance of a solid SOUNDTRACK in a movie or television show...a good ride becomes a great adventure with a solid SOUNDTRACK (aka Playlist, Tracklist, SpinList). Here's a good one! I've used both variations...the full 60m mix and a shortened 45m version. Either way, there are plenty of calories to be burned … Continue reading Soundtrack… 338

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 … Continue reading Test Ride: Equinox – The Pursuit (Gold Coast – Chicago, IL)