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MOVE 512

Posted on September 26, 2021September 26, 2021 by FOR THE RIDE INSIDE

Just a speed post this time…just FIVE 🔥 takeaways! FIRST…the Spotify playlist (they’re all good!): https://open.spotify.com/playlist/0sMzR9vYw3SILP6KRq6Rap?si=Mb1m2mxRQrawBp8V4Fy4wQ&dl_branch=1 SECOND…the YouTube video playlist (haven’t done this in a while - be sure to check out HOT AIR BALLOON, SKYWALK, ALIVE, and SHIVERS): https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLoYQYqSL2F7Mngz6ZW72mNFaUM-nvutyZ THIRD…if you’re in west Michigan, ride this one with me Monday, at the Mary Free … Continue reading MOVE 512

A Look Back: March 2013 #52

Posted on March 14, 2019 by FOR THE RIDE INSIDE

On this Throwback Thursday, this Look Back goes to the early days of this blog...when it was called steve:spin:list and I had less than a year in the saddle as an instructor. Seal's Amazing, Madonna's Give It 2 Me, and The Killers Mr. Brightside are favorites used on many rides! Check out IT'S TIME...#52 March … Continue reading A Look Back: March 2013 #52

Natural Madness: Muse v. Imagine Dragons 444

Posted on November 9, 2018November 9, 2018 by FOR THE RIDE INSIDE

It’s a BATTLE RIDE 🔥 and a New Music Friday to remember!
Muse v. Imagine Dragons...Natural Madness 🚴🏻🎶😅

The Crazy Ones 432

Posted on July 23, 2018July 24, 2018 by FOR THE RIDE INSIDE

Inspiration: Here's to US! Some powerful tracks for intense sprints, climbs, jumps, rolling hills and runs! Favorites include: Tear It Down, Natural, The Crazy Ones, Come This Far, Sanctuary and Happy Now. Genre: Alternative, EDM, Pop, Rock Approximate time: 62 minutes SPOTIFY SpinList: 60m version https://open.spotify.com/user/1245380664/playlist/2rHS2TuDbWe6CzhtnmDWjN 45m version https://open.spotify.com/user/1245380664/playlist/7dnrDX6ZvUka5EJ2bl7Xv6 Natural - Imagine Dragons https://youtu.be/8kD3pOsdnQQ ...Health … Continue reading The Crazy Ones 432

Whatever It Takes 373

Posted on July 14, 2017July 14, 2017 by FOR THE RIDE INSIDE

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

Best Thing 297

Posted on November 22, 2015 by FOR THE RIDE INSIDE

Inspiration: We all know it...we it comes to an all-around great fitness routine, Indoor Cycling is the BEST THING going! Great music, challenging ride profiles and coaching, no-judgment zone, intense interval work, challenging endurance rides, mind-body connection, solid core training, amazing cardiovascular workout...you get it! Make a great thing even better by mixing in some … Continue reading Best Thing 297

The Hills 292

Posted on October 25, 2015 by FOR THE RIDE INSIDE

Inspiration: The name of this one says it all. Other than warm-up, lead track, cool down and a couple of sprints...ALL HILLS! A SPOTIFY link to a shorter 45m version also! Genre: Alternative, EDM, Pop, Rock. Approximate time: 63 minutes Preview and Purchase at iTunes: Warm up - The Hills - The Weeknd Seated / … Continue reading The Hills 292

Holding On 283

Posted on September 11, 2015 by FOR THE RIDE INSIDE

Inspiration: Here's my new favorite playlist! Seems like the latest mix is always my new favorite, but this is the one that I'll be using for the next few classes this weekend. Found a great updated version of a 90's track I LOVE YOU ALWAYS FOREVER. Alex Metric will be opening for Dillon Francis and … Continue reading Holding On 283

Take You Higher 279

Posted on August 26, 2015August 26, 2015 by FOR THE RIDE INSIDE

Inspiration: Another Thursday AM class is just hours away and another fresh ride-ready mix is on Spotify. Lots of current tracks here, but don't skip past some classics: Somebody To Love, Let It Happen, Won't Get Fooled Again. I'll test the sound system with Deadmau5 Avaritia and Shake The Earth. We'll have a great finishing … Continue reading Take You Higher 279

Five Hundred Miles 262

Posted on May 20, 2015 by FOR THE RIDE INSIDE

Inspiration: A little bit of everything here, including a couple tracks recommended by other instructors via Spotify and Facebook: updated versions of In the Air Tonight and I'm Gonna Be (500 Miles). A few new and memorable tracks by Mumford & Sons, Parachute, Paul van Dyk, Duke Dumont and Clean Bandit...check them out! Genre: Pop, … Continue reading Five Hundred Miles 262