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TEST RIDE: Studio Three (River North – Chicago, IL)

Posted on June 19, 2017June 19, 2017 by FOR THE RIDE INSIDE

I've been looking forward to this visit for a while now...since Peloton has been in the SPIN spotlight for the past few months. The added bonus for the visit this Fathers Day weekend...my wife, daughter and her boyfriend came along for the ride. While ground zero for Peloton is NYC, Studio Three offers a midwest … Continue reading TEST RIDE: Studio Three (River North – Chicago, IL)

Test Ride: Full Psycle – Chicago (Lincoln Park)

Posted on January 1, 2015January 1, 2015 by FOR THE RIDE INSIDE

HAPPY 2015! The new year is off to a good (but cold & windy) start, and 2014 ended on a high note with a short and busy visit to my favorite big city in the Midwest...CHICAGO! We stayed with my youngest daughter's boyfriend who just moved into his new (and awesome!) studio apartment just minutes … Continue reading Test Ride: Full Psycle – Chicago (Lincoln Park)

TEST RIDE: Allegro Coaching – Grand Rapids

Posted on July 13, 2014July 12, 2014 by FOR THE RIDE INSIDE

Other than Cycling XT (no INDOOR rides during the summer), with this post I made it to the last of the Grand Rapids area specialty/boutique cycling studios this weekend. Like many other studios in the area, Allegro Coaching is really much more than Indoor Cycling...Personal Training, Les Mills Group Ex classes, Bootcamp, TRX, Corporate Wellness … Continue reading TEST RIDE: Allegro Coaching – Grand Rapids

TEST RIDE: Symmetry Training & Fitness – Grand Rapids

Posted on June 29, 2014June 29, 2014 by FOR THE RIDE INSIDE

Last night I talked my wife Bonnie into making a studio visit before heading off to church today. Here's the recap of our 8AM class with Kelly at Symmetry Training & Fitness studios on the SE side of Grand Rapids. Pre-class/ride planning Like most things these days, the customer experience starts with the company's website … Continue reading TEST RIDE: Symmetry Training & Fitness – Grand Rapids

TEST RIDE: REAL RYDER REVOLUTION – DETROIT SUBURBS / BIRMINGHAM

Posted on May 30, 2014May 30, 2014 by FOR THE RIDE INSIDE

Spending a few days in the Detroit area with my wife and daughters...so I had to squeeze in an early AM workout at another indoor cycling studio. This time, one of the more unique "rydes", because of the Real Ryder bikes. Similar to most other stationary bikes in many ways with the added pivoting frame … Continue reading TEST RIDE: REAL RYDER REVOLUTION – DETROIT SUBURBS / BIRMINGHAM