Not your everyday THEME RIDE, but I like it for something different from my typical ride mix. And if you’re a classic rock ‘n roller, you will too! If you haven’t seen HBO Max’s DC series staring John Cena as Chris Smith (aka Peacemaker), it MIGHT be worth checking out. 🤣 The series soundtrack is … Continue reading Pumped Up: The PEACEMAKER Ride 522
This is my first studio review post since COVID-19 shuttered fitness studios back in March 2020...its great to be back in the saddle for another FIRST RIDE! If you haven't heard of CycleBar, where have you been?! In Metro Detroit there are about a half-dozen of them. Back in 2014 I had my FIRST RIDE … Continue reading FIRST RIDE: CycleBar – Grand Rapids
After skipping a 2021 update (thank you Coronavirus!), here's my take on the state of indoor cycling in the greater Grand Rapids market. My purpose here is to feature organizations and local entrepreneurs that share my passion for indoor STUDIO cycling! Let's just keep it real and also acknowledge there are many great AT HOME … Continue reading The STATE of INDOOR CYCLING / Metro Grand Rapids, MI – 2022 Edition
February is the shortest month of the year and yet is packed with month-long themes: Black History, Heart Health, Cancer Prevention, and all-things love, romance, chocolates and flowers. It's also the month when gyms, fitness clubs and cycle studios return to "normal"...after 30+ days into the new year, resolutioners giving up on wide-eyed plans for … Continue reading V Day 521
Happy 2022! 🎉 Starting the new year, looking back to traffic on FOR THE RIDE INSIDE over the years…going back to 2012. NEARLY TEN YEARS of memorable rides, great music, fitness friendships, and hundreds of blog posts! Sad to say that 2021 was a light traffic year, with only 26K views and about 12K visitors…the … Continue reading N is for NEW Year 520
FTRI FOR music playlists, FOR ride profiles, FOR guest posts, FOR studio reviews & more! 