Power 381

Inspiration: MORE POWER HOUR. Several interval stretches in this HIGH ENERGY Ride...surges, sprints, climbing attacks and high-resistance runs. With some jumps, steep steady climbs and quick, flat runs, this mix should satisfy all riders. For those with access to power/watts measures on your bike (like the Keiser M3 cycles we have at many GR YMCA … Continue reading Power 381

Obsession 378

Inspiration: There's no doubt about my strongest obsession for the past 5 years! I continue to enjoy my time in the Cycle Studio after a half decade of cycle classes throughout greater Grand Rapids...and blogging about all-things-studio cycling. The fuel for my obsession: GR YMCA and it's members, instructors and management, Spotify and the hundreds … Continue reading Obsession 378

Friends 377

Inspiration: Grab a friend and go for a ride INSIDE! I hope this 60-minute mix and summary ride profile is the fuel you need for a GREAT RIDE! While many of us are preparing for an end of summer celebration and long Labor Day weekend, remember to keep our FRIENDS on the gulf coast of … Continue reading Friends 377

Whatever It Takes 373

Inspiration: Another weekend...sure to FLY by quickly, two days are just not enough! Sunday I've got a couple full hour classes and I've been working on this ride profile and mix for a while now, it's RIDE READY! Lots of hard driving motivating tracks...plenty of HILL work on this one. It'll be a BONUS ride … Continue reading Whatever It Takes 373

Revolution 367

Inspiration: TGIF! For all you MOTHERS, have a great Sunday/weekend. I hope you get a good ride in (our out) - see SPin the News at the end of this post. It's a big weekend in Grand Rapids...the 40th running of the Riverbank Run (sponsored by Fifth Third Bank) - the largest 25K road race … Continue reading Revolution 367