Originally posted on for the ride inside...Music playlists, Ride profiles, Guest posts, Studio reviews, and more...: 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 ..read more

Next week Monday will be my last time in Cycle Studio for a couple of weeks, and I thought I try something different before heading out of town to visit family on Michigan’s eastside and the Sunshine State. This will have an added element of class participation. The only tracks I’m planning on for sure ..read more

WHM '23 - Celebrating women featured in FOR THE RIDE INSIDE ..read more

IT'S MARCH...Let's celebrate women, wellness, and STUDIO CYCLING with this 90-minute Endurance Ride ..read more

I spotted an article teaser from The New York Times: Scientists agree that drinking coffee before working out can improve performance. But it’s important to know the potential downsides and how to best use coffee to your advantage. Here’s how to use coffee correctly before a workout…https://www.nytimes.com/2023/02/02/well/move/caffeine-workout-exercise.html If you like the pictured mug, check this ..read more

Another 90-minute ENDURANCE CYCLING and theme ride...with a twist. ENJOY THE RIDE ..read more

Happy President’s Day Weekend…all three days of it! WANT MORE TIME OFF…paid time off! (Not so) sadly, I won’t be ON for my regular 6PM class on Monday, but I’ll be back from the cottage and back in the saddle for the Sunday (2/26) Endurance Cycling class at Mary Free Bed YMCA (10:30-noon). And for ..read more

This theme ride recognizes just a few of the many amazing and influential black artists in the world of music…many have passed, others continue to ROCK the world, including Rihanna who’s taking center stage this weekend for the Super Bowl LVII half-time spectacular! Summary Ride Profile & Playlist On Spotify: On YouTube: SPin the News ..read more

Since 2013, ClassPass has been a great option for fitness enthusiasts to enjoy the benefits and unique vibe of boutique fitness studios without juggling multiple (and costly) memberships…in large metro markets, like NYC, LA, Chicago, and Miami. I just learned that ClassPass is also in Grand Rapids and other large cities through out Michigan (since ..read more

This mix is 100% pure LOVE…isn’t it crazy what LOVE can do? Ride Profile & Playlist: Warm-up: Love in This Club / Usher, Jeezy Combo flat: 100% Pure Love / Years & Years Attacks on a hill: Real Love / Dillon Francis, Aleyna Tilki Quick flat w/ Jumps: Tainted Love / Soft Cell Power Climb ..read more