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

It Keeps You Runnin’ 215

Inspiration: An eclectic hour of ridin' music...including a favorite class track from the Doobie Brothers Genre: Alternative, Christian, Dance, Pop, Rock. Approximate time: 63 minutes Preview and Purchase at iTunes: Warm Up - Something's Missing - Geronimo (EP) Seated / Standing Flat - Baby Baby (feat. Dave Aude) [Radio Edit] - In Motion (The Remixes) … Continue reading It Keeps You Runnin’ 215

Born To (Ride): The Rage Ride 211

Inspiration: Plenty of Electronic & Dance tracks on this raging hour long ride. A little Rock and R&B/Rap along to way to mix it up...Eenjoy the Ride! Genre: Alternative, Dance, Electronic, Rock Approximate time: 58 minutes Preview and Purchase at iTunes: Center Stage - In a Tidal Wave of Mystery (Deluxe Edition) Don't Stop the … Continue reading Born To (Ride): The Rage Ride 211

I Like It Like That: Party in the Park ’14 203

Inspiration: It's that time again at Fifth-Third Ball Park in Grand Rapids...Party in the Park. This year's performers include Hot Chelle Rae, Outasight, The Kongos, Katy Tiz and My Crazy Girlfriend. Since tracks from all these (except MCG) are on my playlists...it's time for another theme ride playlist. Genre: Alternative, Dance, Pop. Approximate time: 45 … Continue reading I Like It Like That: Party in the Park ’14 203

Can’t Get Enough 190

Inspiration: Another mix for a shorter 45 minute class. This one packs in some older favorites with newly released tunes...including the title track, I Don't Want To Be Here Anymore and a great cool down track from Colbie Caillat (Try). A good 600 calorie burn in less than an hour. Ride, Eat, Repeat...Make sure you … Continue reading Can’t Get Enough 190

All or Nothing 172

Inspiration: A little this or that...but mostly a lot of hills! Genre: Alternative, Pop & Rock Approximate time: 65 minutes Ride Playlist: Get Busy Living or Get Busy Dying (Do Your Part to Save the Scene and Stop Going to Shows) - From Under the Cork Tree Now or Never - Nights Like These Rhyme … Continue reading All or Nothing 172

Start Me Up 157

Inspiration: Pulled a few out of the archives and mixed in with bunch of current tracks...for an hour+ ride. Check out the ELO track from the movie American Hustle. Genre: Alternative, Pop, Rock Approximate time: 65 minutes Ride Playlist: Escapee - Moment Bends Close Your Eyes (Radio Edit) - Club Essentials 2012 (40 Club Hits … Continue reading Start Me Up 157

Joy Ride 150

Inspiration: Last playlist post until 2014 (just a few hours to go). Thanks to a recent post by the Brooklyn Fit Chick (http://brooklynfitchick.com/2013/12/topsongs2013/), a great NIN track is included, along with some other interesting finds (Beautiful People, Change the World, Feed the Dada and Electric Feel). I included a great cool down track from the … Continue reading Joy Ride 150

Bumpy Ride 124

Inspiration: One of few playlists with a country track...one of Carrie Underwood's Is great for a cool down Genre: Alternative, Country, Pop, Rock, Dance Approximate time: 65 minutes Ride Playlist: On Spotify: http://open.spotify.com/user/1245380664/playlist/4jX1ltHxhFkQsDbdvmwN6t On YouTube: http://youtu.be/vTnWFT3DvVA