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

Obsession 378

Inspiration: There's no doubt about my strongest obsession for the past 5 years! I continue to enjoy my time in the Cycle Studio after a half decade of cycle classes throughout greater Grand Rapids...and blogging about all-things-studio cycling. The fuel for my obsession: GR YMCA and it's members, instructors and management, Spotify and the hundreds … Continue reading Obsession 378

Stay (and FIND IT) 364

Inspiration: This year my SPRING BREAK has been a STAYcation...Spring NO-BREAK Week. NO BREAK is right, I've been busy covering other classes for instructors that are getting out of town for the week...going on 12 days in a row with one (or two) classes a day. They'll all be glad to know I haven't forgotten … Continue reading Stay (and FIND IT) 364

Soundtrack… 338

Inspiration: Just like the importance of a solid SOUNDTRACK in a movie or television show...a good ride becomes a great adventure with a solid SOUNDTRACK (aka Playlist, Tracklist, SpinList). Here's a good one! I've used both variations...the full 60m mix and a shortened 45m version. Either way, there are plenty of calories to be burned … Continue reading Soundtrack… 338

Push It…Pump It…Feel It…Let It Rock… 321

Inspiration: Though I didn't make it to the show, feeling the energy of a big show in Grand Rapids today (not the primary elections)...Fall Out Boy, Awolnation and Pvris performing at the Van Andel Arena! GR is the only stop in Michigan for their Wintour and I'm sure it's pretty crazy downtown (reports of added … Continue reading Push It…Pump It…Feel It…Let It Rock… 321