Flat road with increasing head wind to challenge your staying power and strength.

These first songs bring up the heart rate slowly. This is a medley of 1960/70 snippets merged to create a great opening song - just right to bring the heart rate to a point to start the real workout.

Opening songs for my playlists vary widely. From this classics beats to more familiar tunes. Whatever it is, the idea is to bring up heart rate up to a point where you are ready to work for the remainder of the class.

Latin music is one of many non-English language songs that's played. Others include Russian, Jewish, Trinidadian, and Indian. These are a results of Steven's living in many other countries.

Just like at the Tour de France, the finish line is a test of stamina and grit - whether it is a sprint or climb. And, so it is when you spin with me.

This Latin Mix is typical of how my playlist infuses genres of many of different kinds. Enjoy!