StraightUp Spin January 11, 2015
Mike eases you back into cycling with a softer warm up and shorter road rides before building into real speed. It culminates in an eight minute climb with three standing max assaults to finish strong.
Think about a ride sort of designed based on easing your way back into cycling. I'm not saying it's easy, it's not. I'm saying it's a reintroduction to the basics, which we could all use sometimes. A softer warm-up than normal is followed by some shorter road rides. We kick it up a bit with some serious speed and move back into stronger flat road riding. Everything culminates with an incredible 8-minute climb complete with three standing-maximum assaults. If you slowly ramp your way up to this point and then stretch your limits, you'll be amazed at how powerful and accomplished you'll feel!
What members are saying
- Anna S.Nov 2, 2021
#ssoddriveto25 #26 That 4 minute speed drill was challenging. Awesome climb at the end. Thanks, Mike!
- melissa M.Apr 23, 2021
wowser loved it...that 8 min finisher is MEGA - feeling powerful and accomplished xx
- Debbie P.Feb 4, 2021
Done so many of Mike’s classes and found this gem today👍. Definitely one of my favorites that tested me mentally and physically! PLEASE more classes Mike!
- Richard W.Jan 5, 2020
Mike, I do this class every January to get me going. It is fantastic both in terms of the music and the way the class eases you in and gets you going for the new year. 2020 ‘Do not yield’.
- Robin B.Oct 11, 2019
Drive to 25.... For me, Mike's music is the best. I always feel like I am riding outdoors with him. I absolutely love his music.
- April K.Nov 10, 2017
Drive to 25. Thanks for the tough class, motivation, and great poem!
- Andrew R.Apr 1, 2017
Hey Mike that was a masterclass in cadence and gear..love it ..especially that last 8 minute climb..ouch..that builds endurance for sure..nice one Mike .loved it!!
- Mark H.Jan 26, 2017
Going back through the old classes. Good one. Mike, your classes and music seem to have a rhythm that works for me. Mark
- Richard W.Jan 2, 2017
Just done this class again to kick start 2017. This is the best class to get you moving again and by the time you're hitting the 8 minute hill at the end you will be flying. Thanks Mike for this all time classic class. Do not yield ! Happy 2017.
- Richard W.Dec 27, 2015
Mike, I've been doing this class all year due to the music and also the Coldplay 8 min climb. I hope you are going to do a similar 2016 get up and go class that will kick start me into next year. 'do not yield!'
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