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

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