Team (Best of 2014) 229

Inspiration: 2014 has come and gone as quickly as the flywheel spins! I hope it was a great year for you and your friends, family and fitness followers! Here's a quick update on my year of indoor cycling and blogging...and a playlist of some favorite tracks used in classes this year: 23 tracks and 82 … Continue reading Team (Best of 2014) 229

Christmas Lights 228

Inspiration: MERRY CHRISTMAS...Happy Holidays! As I put this mix together, it was sunny and 52 degrees in Grand Rapids. Needless to say, unseasonably warm for us...and no hint of a White Christmas this year. The 40+ inches of snow from November has melted away (anything that remains is grey/black ice!). I kept the Christmas music … Continue reading Christmas Lights 228

Long Black Road (Endurance Ride) 227

Inspiration: This week I'll be picking up a weekly Endurance Cycling class at the Y...90+ minutes of sweat & tunes every Thursday night for the next several weeks. It's been a while since I've done these extended Endurance rides, so I've got some work to do on my ride profiles & music playlists. Here's the … Continue reading Long Black Road (Endurance Ride) 227

Lift Me Up 225

Inspiration: What...Who...LIFTS YOU UP? Take some time to think about what, who...and when. I hope that your time in the Cycle Studio comes to mind. Who do you LIFT UP? I used this mix for my early afternoon cycle class at the Y today...was a great class with a big group of enthusiastic inside riders. … Continue reading Lift Me Up 225

A Rush Of Blood 223

Inspiration: Black Friday?...How about FAT Friday! Yes, it was another massive spread at our family Thanksgiving gathering yesterday. One of the many desserts was my holiday version of Bread Pudding (see below)...also an unintended low-sugar version (yes I forgot the sugar and eggs!) It actually turned out as one of the best in years. Genre: … Continue reading A Rush Of Blood 223