Further Up: Mr. 305 in the 616 (Pitbull Mix) 502

Inspiration:  The 305 area (South Florida) sounds pretty good now...compared with the 616 area (West Michigan)...and with the newest Pitbull release out, this theme ride sounded like a good idea.  This is also a nod to fellow Miami area cycle instructor Adam Ginsberg (GinsSpins), winding down and enjoying the #onelastdance at RedBike Cycle Studio. Here's … Continue reading Further Up: Mr. 305 in the 616 (Pitbull Mix) 502

Happy Place 322

Inspiration: This post is inspired by and dedicated to LaughFest '16. The annual and SERIOUSLY FUNNY event that provides the BEST MEDICINE throughout the greater Grand Rapids community. This year's event kicked off last Thursday and runs practically non-stop through the 20th. First and foremost, this is an awareness and fundraising event that's all about … Continue reading Happy Place 322

Greatness 317

Inspiration: Such a GREAT quote headlining this post! Enjoy your ride to GREATNESS. Genre: Alternative, EDM, Pop Approximate time: 51 minutes Ride Profile & Tunes: Warm Up - Light / Bobby Green (feat. Whitney Phillips) Seated / Standing Flat - Tidal Wave / EVVY Seated / Standing Hill - Golden Age / Lanks Seated Hill … Continue reading Greatness 317

Rise Up 309

Inspiration: A follow-up post this Friday...TGIF! Art Van Furniture, a Michigan Company, has been running an ad campaign on TV and radio for about a month now. I love it, all of it (not just the cycling shot at the 20s mark). So here's my 60 minute ride playlist and ride profile to you...RISE UP! … Continue reading Rise Up 309

Heaven 307

Inspiration: The name / theme for this ride is from one of the newer tracks in this mix. It makes me wonder if there is SPIN CLASS in Heaven. At any rate, the Cycle Studio is part of my Heaven on Earth...and this playlist is part of it! Take a listen, go for a ride...ENJOY! … Continue reading Heaven 307

Let It Rock: DTGR NYE ’16 Mix 304

Inspiration: HAPPY NEW YEAR...almost. This mix is a combination of a few 2015 hits and favorites from 4 artists / groups that will be in Downtown Grand Rapids for a West Michigan NYE celebration: Kevin Rudolf, Carolina Liar, Five Knives and Tryon. I don't know much about Tryon, but I found a great track for Tabatas … Continue reading Let It Rock: DTGR NYE ’16 Mix 304

The Warrior 276

Inspiration: This past week I final took my first Les Mills RPM Indoor Cycling class. The Grand Rapids area YMCA has been rolling out many of the Les Mills group ex programs (BodyCombat, BodyPump, Body Flow...and RPM) since early this year along side all other "free style" classes previously offered. My class was a good … Continue reading The Warrior 276

Speed: The Fast and Furious Ride 263

Inspiration: Time for a THEME RIDE...this one hour mix is based on music used in the 7-movie FAST & FURIOUS franchise. The most recent FURIOUS 7 has the best collection of music, but there are other great riding tracks from the other six movies. I think I found the perfect mix...check it out, go FAST, … Continue reading Speed: The Fast and Furious Ride 263

I’m Good 239

Inspiration: Getting ready to chill a bit this week...with my Valentine. Sounds great, after a full week of riding and driving. This eclectic, hour-long playlist covers all terrains with some intensive intervals along the way for a HEARTy ride. I'M GOOD, hope you are too! Genre: Alternative, Dance/Electronic, Pop, Rock. Approximate time: 59 minutes Preview … Continue reading I’m Good 239

Best I Ever Had 237

Inspiration: This is the playlist/profile from my Sunday AM class the other day. Unfortunately the day was off to a frantic start as I slept through both alarms and had to make a 40 minute commute in under 30 minutes to get there by scheduled start time. Fortunately I made it safe & sound and … Continue reading Best I Ever Had 237