So, it’s winter and it sucks out in most places. It’s basically the worst. And that means I’ve had to revisit my grudging relationship with the trainer. (I hate the trainer.) But if you a) don’t have a trainer or b) are bored to death of riding solo, a spin class can be a good way to mix things up a bit. For me, I find being surrounded by people going hard is inspiration for me to actually pedal hard as well—it definitely makes efforts a lot easier! Over on Bicycling, I have a list of different types of spin classes… and which trendy one might suit you the best!
About Molly Hurford
Molly Hurford is a journalist in love with all things cycling, running, nutrition and movement-related. When not outside, she’s writing about being outside and healthy habits of athletes and interviewing world-class athletes and scientists for The Consummate Athlete. She’s the author of multiple books and her most recent project, Shred Girls, is a young adult fiction series and online community focused on getting girls excited about bikes. She also writes regularly for publications including Bicycling magazine, Outside, Map My Run, and Nylon. Molly is a little obsessed with getting people—especially women—psyched on adventure and being outside, and she regularly hosts talks and runs clinics for cyclists and teaches yoga online and IRL… And in her spare time, the former Ironman triathlete and cyclist now spends time racing ultra-runs on trails. Follow her on Twitter and Instagram at @mollyjhurford
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