FIRST RIDE: The Dailey Method (Grand Rapids, MI / Eastown)

The Dailey Method (TDM), created by Jill Dailey in 2000, is well-established around the world with more than 60 studios...but is relatively new to West Michigan, having opened it's Wealthy Street studio just this year! Jaime Centilli, owner of TDM Grand Rapids / Eastown, is a true-believer in the foundational principles of the Dailey Method: … Continue reading FIRST RIDE: The Dailey Method (Grand Rapids, MI / Eastown)

ROCKtober v17.2 / Tom Petty Tribute 383

Inspiration: Tom Petty R.I.P. ROCKtober continues and this time the playlist includes several tracks from rock legend Tom Petty. Several other classic rock artists are also featured in the ROCK-themed ride this week. Have a great Fall week...and don't forget to send along your rock favorites for Spin class. Genre: Rock Approximate time: 67 minutes … Continue reading ROCKtober v17.2 / Tom Petty Tribute 383

ROCKtober v17.1 382

Inspiration: So here's the first installment of an all-Rock ride...please send along suggestions for more tracks that I can include in other playlists later this month. Also later this month...something for the 31st of ROCKtober! Enjoy the Ride! Genre: Rock Approximate time: 64 minutes SPINlist and Summary Profile: Warm Up - Ain't No Rest for … Continue reading ROCKtober v17.1 382

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

Let Me Go 380

Inspiration: This one started out as mix and profile for a full hour class, but I ended up cutting a few tracks so I could work it into a 45 minute class. Both versions are posted here and both include my favorites: the opener by Alan Parsons Project (a remix), the title track just out … Continue reading Let Me Go 380