So there I was, sitting in the front row at OMpower Studio in San Francisco on Monday, taking a MyRide+ virtual ride with ICG Master Trainer Jim Karanas. Jim was leading us up a long climb somewhere in Italy when this song came on to motivate us to the top.
"This is an awesome climbing track, I need to remember to ask Jim what it's cal... wait a second... I can just Shazam it and have on my iPhone when I get home!
You'll probably recognize it as the de beers TV commercial music we start hearing as we get closer to Christmas.
It's a version of Palladio and this track screams climb, with a powerful beat at 70rpm and a big finish at the end. Jim actually strung a number of versions of Palladio together for his 10 minute video segment.
Silent Nick — Palladio
If you will be in SanFran this weekend, Jim is leading an Indoor Century (100 miles) on Saturday. That's 5 hours on the bike riding to 5 hours of stunning video from locations around the world - I came home too soon 🙁
John is a member on the AFS (Association of Fitness Studios) Advisory Council.
Holding certifications from; Schwinn, Heart Zones, Team ICG and Life Time Fitness, John's held regularly scheduled cycling classes between 1998 and 2015 when he moved to Florida.
When the weather permits, you'll find him riding and leading outdoor groups by himself or with his Tandem partner (wife) Amy.
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