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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

Adrenaline 508

Posted on March 16, 2021March 16, 2021 by FOR THE RIDE INSIDE

A year ago TODAY, here in West Michigan, the Coronavirus pandemic got real...and what was projected to change for just a few weeks, rocked our world for months. This CORONA-Versary marks my last maskless studio cycling class and the last time in the office of my “day job”! When will maskless fitness classes in public … Continue reading Adrenaline 508

Guest Post: Nicole Shannon, Lunar Cycle Instructor

Posted on March 26, 2020March 29, 2020 by FOR THE RIDE INSIDE

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

Limitless 505

Posted on February 25, 2020February 25, 2020 by FOR THE RIDE INSIDE

Inspiration: This will be my last post for the next several weeks...FOR THE RIDE INSIDE is going dark for Lent in 2020. And this is a great RED LINE, burner for Fat Tuesday! This mix loaded with speed and strength intervals on flats and hills, from 20 second sprints to full minute crushers! And you … Continue reading Limitless 505

Give It To Me (Now!) 499

Posted on December 29, 2019 by FOR THE RIDE INSIDE

Inspiration: Are you ready? 2020 is just days away! I say, GIVE IT TO ME...NOW! Yesterday was Schwinn Power certification day for the Lunar Cycle team with Schwinn Master Instructor Abbie Appel...wow! If you don't know Abbie, she's just about everywhere online: AbbieAppel.com, Twitter, Instagram, Facebook, LinkedIn, YouTube, Pinterest...and Spotify! I'm guessing you've heard of or … Continue reading Give It To Me (Now!) 499

Top Tracks of ‘19 498

Posted on December 24, 2019December 24, 2019 by FOR THE RIDE INSIDE

How can you really distill 52 weeks of great spin class music into a 45 minute / full hour playlist?! I can't! So here's my best effort...a 100 minute, 30 track playlist. With the help of my 'bot-friends at Spotify, I started with WRAPPED 2019 & YOUR TOP SONGS 2019, picked memorable spin-worthy tunes and … Continue reading Top Tracks of ‘19 498

Work This Body: Thirty Seconds To Mars v. Walk The Moon 496

Posted on December 10, 2019December 10, 2019 by FOR THE RIDE INSIDE

The last full moon of 2019 makes an appearance on the 12th, and this playlist will help you git r done! On Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/user/1245380664/playlist/6tNoHmyVwnd0K2CnC6dclw?si=7NnXM9sfR0OmWKeX1WPH0Q On YouTube: https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=GW1lyrRpXtM https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=1ffPQGYHJYQ spIN THE NEWS: https://www.corpmagazine.com/break-room/talent-work/lunar-cycle-coming-to-downtown-grand-rapids/

A look back: #249 Prime Time (Endurance Ride) April 2015

Posted on November 7, 2019 by FOR THE RIDE INSIDE

Happy TBT! And tonight it's kick-off night for the 8-week FTP 90 Endurance Cycling series! Tonight I'm digging into the archives for a PRIME mix that I originally posted in 2015...it's a CLASSIC! Enjoy the Ride! 🚴🏻🎶😅 https://fortherideinside.com/2015/04/03/prime-time-endurance-ride-249/

Fire’t Up 490

Posted on October 23, 2019October 23, 2019 by FOR THE RIDE INSIDE

Inspiration: There's a chill in the air outside...things are heating up inside and we're having a good ride with this new mix. There are two versions posted below, the summary ride profile is for the 45 minute class. The mix is named for the Brantley Gilbert track...a little something for country music fans. Plenty of … Continue reading Fire’t Up 490

Take What You Want 489

Posted on October 10, 2019 by FOR THE RIDE INSIDE

Inspiration: I used the full 60m and the shorter 45m versions of this POWERful mix for POWER TEST WEEK...the first week of the October. Since we've used the ICG Power Training on the LifeFitness bikes at DDHY and SNY, I include an extended track (7 or 8 minutes) for members to take a 5m FTP … Continue reading Take What You Want 489