IC3 North Texas

Spin class…avoiding the cold

// January 9th, 2010 // Rides

Junior IC3′er Landon and I went to the free spin class offered by Richardson Bike Mart this morning. Typically, there are a dozen groups rides of varying distances and pace that leave from the main shop. With the temps in the teens, Max and Sam offered up the indoor alternative at no charge. They were taking donations to Team Bikemart (BikeMS team).

This was one of the normal classes that they run during the week, and the first intensity workout for either of us in months. Landon made it about 45 minutes before I had him back off and just spin. I pedaled the whole thing, but frequently had to drop from the instructed 100 rpms to 85 to manage. We are both still in the Base period, with our first race scheduled for April. This was a good introduction for Landon to intervals, and a good chance for me to gauge his fitness level.

No doubt we’ll do some of the evening classes before they stop at the end of March.

If you get the chance, its a good bunch to spin with.

Kevin