Alive 300

Inspiration: Ride Playlist #300! I'm subbing an RPM (Les Mills Indoor Cycling) class at one of the GR Y's this week...not doing an actual RPM class, just a traditional studio cycling class (not RPM certified). "RPM" or not, we'll be getting plenty of revolutions per minute during this 45+ minute ride profile / playlist. Tonight's … Continue reading Alive 300

The Blacklist Ride 284

Inspiration: After squeezing 30+ episodes into two weeks, its clear that the music used for the Blacklist is SO GOOD, like many other aspects of the show. Several tracks are great for the cycle studio...so here's my 60 minute ride mix and profile, inspired by the addictive NBC series, The Blacklist. Much of the music … Continue reading The Blacklist Ride 284

Holding On 283

Inspiration: Here's my new favorite playlist! Seems like the latest mix is always my new favorite, but this is the one that I'll be using for the next few classes this weekend. Found a great updated version of a 90's track I LOVE YOU ALWAYS FOREVER. Alex Metric will be opening for Dillon Francis and … Continue reading Holding On 283

Momentum 282

Inspiration: Momentum is a powerful thing! But to get it, we need a catalyst. For me, that includes: awesome music, a sweet sound system, a cool...clean...well equipped studio, AND most importantly, a group of dedicated, hard working riders! I hope this mix helps generate the momentum for your best ride yet! Genre: Alternative, Christian, Country, … Continue reading Momentum 282

Join Together 271

Inspiration: ROCK AND ROLL! Some lesser known tracks will still keep you movin' through this full hour ride. Check out the two current remixed versions of the classics...Join Together and L.A. Woman. Genre: 100% Classic Rock Approximate time: 62 minutes Preview and Purchase these and other CLASSIC ROCK tracks here >>> Classic Rock - Various … Continue reading Join Together 271

Undisclosed Desires 261

Inspiration: I managed to pull this mix together in record time, ready for the Thursday night Endurance Ride class at the Y in DTGR. My plan was to stick with the ENDURANCE theme and used longer rhythmic tracks for stretches of flat road and challenging hill climbs...with a few interval stretches along the way. This … Continue reading Undisclosed Desires 261

I Don’t Like It, I Love It (Endurance Ride) 250

Inspiration: Indoor Cycling...I don't LIKE it, I LOVE it! (but you knew that, didn't you). Enjoy the 90 minute ride from warm up to cool down, TGIF and Happy Easter! Genre: Pop, Rock, Alternative, Dance. Approximate time: 90 minutes Preview and Purchase at iTunes: Warm up - I Don't Like It, I Love It (feat. … Continue reading I Don’t Like It, I Love It (Endurance Ride) 250

Dream On (Classic Rock Endurance Ride) 240

Inspiration: Yesterday was another 90 minute Endurance class at the Y, and this week was a classic rock theme with 16 tracks from 1968-1981 (all but 2 from the 70's). Most tracks running 5-8 minutes long from these classic artists: Rolling Stones, Aerosmith, Boston, Journey, Queen, Eric Clapton, Fleetwood Mac, Kansas, Pink Floyd, Heart, The … Continue reading Dream On (Classic Rock Endurance Ride) 240

Stay With Me (Endurance Ride) 238

Inspiration: I'm behind on my blog and have many playlists yet to post...this one is for Thursday's 90-minute Endurance Ride. As with most of these Endurance Rides, I like to use longer tracks that have a strong and unique rhythm. Only one current track...Black Sun from Death Cab for Cutie (check out the YouTube video … Continue reading Stay With Me (Endurance Ride) 238

Let The Beat Control Your Body (Endurance Ride) 232

Inspiration: After two weeks of holidays and a winter snow storm, this Thursday it'll be time to get back to the Endurance Cycling class...here's this weeks ride playlist/summary profile. Genre: Alternative, Dance/Electronic, Pop, Rock. Approximate time: 93 minutes Preview and Purchase at iTunes: Warm up - Low Rider - The Hits Seated / Standing Flat … Continue reading Let The Beat Control Your Body (Endurance Ride) 232