From Rolling Stone, February 23, 2016: 10 New Artists You Need to Know: February 2016I only know about Kaleo and Way Down We Go (check it out if you haven't listened yet)...but haven't heard much since 2016. https://www.rollingstone.com/music/music-lists/10-new-artists-you-need-to-know-february-2016-15987/ Hey Hey Hallelujah (for the ride inside)...this was my favorite ride and playlist of the 29 days! … Continue reading A Look Back…#315 February 2016
Inspiration: This was the playlist and profile FOR THE RIDE INSIDE last night at the David D. Hunting YMCA...and it was a good one! I always get fired up when a 1st timer joins the cast of regulars....and we had four who MADE THEIR MOVE and dropped-in to check out what exactly goes on in … Continue reading Make Your Move 464
Inspiration: Power...MORE POWER! More great MUSIC to power your ride INSIDE. Three favorite power climbin' tracks: We Got the Power, Incredible, Dreamin. MR. ROBOTO (Styx) is the THROWBACK track on this playlist and seems to be a favorite after three classes this week! Great new releases to start and end the ride too. Happy BDay Khalid...21 … Continue reading We Got the Power 462
My FIRST RIDE review of Peloton’s in-home studio cycling workout...the bike and digital app!
Inspiration: TGIF! A couple weeks ago I heard the title track for this ride and have been building the profile and playlist since. Today it's done...a great start to the new month! Just a few hills ahead here...some sprint intervals mixed in. So what's noteworthy? Thunder to the Ground makes for a great opener, Mountain At … Continue reading This Mountain 461
Coincidently the opening track FREEZE TIME fits with the coldest weather in West Michigan in about 25 years...as the Polar Vortex hovers over the Great Lakes region! https://fortherideinside.com/2017/01/23/stronger-than-we-think-354/
Back in the day, if you said you were going to SPIN CLASS, most people had a good idea of what that meant. Today, with all the amazing and varied options...indoor cycling comes in many shapes and sizes. Today's POLL: share your favorite format(s)...either as a rider/participant or as an instructor/coach. I found the following … Continue reading Wednesday Poll: Studio Cycling class format
Inspiration: Today in west Michigan, students aren't the only ones home for a SNOW DAY! My employer announced the office was closed due to a Winter Storm Warning with heavy snowfall and drifting. And later this week, forecasts call for the coldest temps and wind chills since 1994. I have some extra time to catch up … Continue reading Run Like Hell 459
Inspiration: Winter has returned to Grand Rapids, MI this weekend...a few inches of snow, sub-zero temps and talk about even colder wind chills! It's a great day to hibernate with a new Spotify SPINlist for an upcoming Endurance Ride. Several classic rock tracks from Styx, The Doobie Brothers, The Police, Fleetwood Mac and Steely Dan...and just … Continue reading On The Move: SPINdurance 2019.1 458
Your music tracklist is the key to a great ride inside! Over the years options for group fitness instructors have evolved, including: cassette tapes, CDs, mp3 players, purchased content (i.e. iTunes), streamed content (i.e. Spotify). There has been a lot of activity in the realm of music streaming services and things to consider include: cost, … Continue reading Wednesday Poll: Music Streaming Services
