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February can be a tough month. The weather is cold, dark, and dreary. The holidays are over (except for Feb. 14, otherwise known as Single Awareness/Unrealistic Romantic Expectations Day). Work can be stressful. Situations with family and friends can get you down. So if you can’t spend your February working remotely from a sunny beach report, try to get to spin class. Here are three great reasons why:

You can find some peace of mind.

Unlike yoga or bootcamp class, spinning can give you a great workout and boost your mood without requiring too much mental effort. You have your own space, your own bike, and you control the speed and resistance. You can be alone, but still together with a group of people all investing their time and energy. Sure it’s fun during a ride with some coordinated moves and routines. But if you need to clear your head, just get lost in the music, and absorb some positive energy from class, by all means – you do you.

A chance to channel that frustration.

I recently had a student tell me, “You write great playlists when you’re angry!” It’s true. Negative emotions like anxiety, frustration, anger, and fear can start to build up and drag us down. Channeling all of that energy into a really tough work out can be a great way to work through those emotions in a safe, contained way. Sing along to the music, frown, clench your jaw, and ride through those emotions. A great work out can have you dripping with sweat but feeling refreshed and clean on the inside.

Win MINT’s “Can You Go the Extra Mile?” challenge.

If beating the winter blues and burning major calories wasn’t enough reason to get to MINT for a spin class, consider the fame and fortune that could be yours if you win our February challenge. Track your miles in each spin class, and compete with fellow MINTers to go the extra mile and win fabulous prizes. It’s one way to beat the blues and win big! Come ride with us! You’re always just one spin class away from a better day.

Nikki Mueller is a cycling instructor at MINT.

Join Melanie at MINT Dupont

for PART TWO of the Pop Princess Themed Ride!

Melanie’s Themed Ride

If you were craving more after the first pop princess theme ride, or missed your first opportunity, come join Melanie for a Pop Princess Themed Ride – Part II! Come ride with your favorite ladies of pop for a rhythm ride that is guaranteed to get you out of the saddle, while feeling energized, powerful, and surrounded by awesome beats. Get ready to sprint, jump, climb and dance to the music of Britney, Christina, Lady Gaga & many more of your favorite women in pop music. If you’re already dancing in your seat, then sign up with Melanie on Wednesday, January 11th at 7:45 pm at Mint Dupont! See you on the bike!

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Join us (and cycling instructor, Ori!) for a “Best of Michael Jackson” themed ride at 11am on January 7th at MINT Dupont!

Get ready to ride to all your favorite MJ tunes! We’ll start our Saturday off with all the best songs from the King of Pop! You can ride to the beat or take it like a road ride, just don’t stop till you get enough!

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“Lose Yourself” in an Eminem vs. Everybody themed ride at MINT Dupont on Thursday, December 1st at 6:15pm!

Join instructor, Krista Highland for a Throwback Thursday complete with all that early millennial beef Eminem stirred up with Britney and Xtina to Ja Rule and Fred Durst. You, the bike, pumpin’ beats, and best-of-TRL jams – a recipe for an intense, fun, hella-sweaty ride without the drama.

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Photo credit: Lâm HUA on Flickr

Come join your favorite ladies of pop for a Rhythm Ride that is guaranteed to get you out of the saddle, while feeling energized, powerful, and surrounded by awesome beats. Get ready to sprint, jump, climb and dance to the music of Britney, Christina, Lady Gaga & many more of your favorite women in pop music.

If you’re already dancing in your seat, then sign up with Melanie on Wednesday, November 16th at 7:45 pm at MINT Dupont! See you on the bike!

2000’s Karaoke Themed RhythmRide

Saturday, November 5, 11:00am – MINT Dupont

We all have our favorite Y2K songs that we love belting out to in the shower, car, or whenever the moment strikes. Perhaps Beyoncé, Kelly Clarkson, Black Eyed Peas, or Avril Lavigne cross your mind? If you love the idea of being distracted by fun, classic millennial hits that will allow this cycle class to fly by – then this class is for you. Come joint Melanie on Saturday, November 5th at 11am at MINT Dupont for a ride that will get you singing, sweating, and wishing that we were still in the year 2000. This class will be filled with energy, a variety of vocal talent (optional), and lots of calories burned!

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We’re hosting a charity ride to benefit the Keep A Breast Foundation’s #Fit4PreventionDay on October 15th.

You want in? All you have to do is sign up for the 12:30 MINTride class on October 15th and get cycling for a cause! There’s a suggested donation of $15 — class is open to members and non-members!

Reserve your spot here and invite a friend.

Calling all ’80s and ’90s kids! If you were in middle school back when Nelly was making it “hot in here,” this ride is for you!

Middle School Dance Party Themed Ride – October 12th

Take yourself back to those awkward middle school dances where you were either the cool kid busting a move in the center floor, or felt too nervous and found yourself standing on the sidelines. Well, this class is your opportunity to relive the awesome music of those dance parties and put your energy on the spin bike. Join Melanie on Wednesday, October 12th at 7:45 pm at MINT Dupont for a Middle School Dance Party.

This ride is guaranteed to feature some of your favorite dance hits from artists like Nelly, Sir Mix A Lot, the Ying Yang Twins, Britney Spears and more. Come join the party and bring your best dance moves! Reserve your spot online or via the MINT app!

Love cycling classes full of energy, sweat and highly motivating music to keep you moving? Do you love the idea of themed rides intended to keep your focus off the intensity of the ride and driven by the entertainment of the music? Join instructor extraordinaire, Melanie, at Mint Dupont every other Wednesday at 7:45 pm for a themed ride that will make you feel good, work hard, and guarantee to leave you smiling.

Up next? Melanie is taking you on a road trip to the movies!

Road Trip to the Movies Themed Ride – September 28th

Whether it was an Oscar winning film, your favorite Disney classic, or an 80’s feel good dance themed cinema, this class is guaranteed to get you out of the saddle and singing along to some of your favorite movie soundtracks. Come join Melanie on Wednesday, September 28th on a “Road Trip to the Movies” – a rhythm ride that will take you through hills, sprints, and various intervals to the music of some fun and energetic fan films. Get ready to sit back, breathe hard and enjoy the ride, and we will see you at Mint DuPont at 7:45 pm for a class that should be nominated for an Academy Award!

Reserve your spot online or via the MINT app.

The original Tour de MINT is back. What does that mean? Hold on to your saddles, we’re about to give you the scoop!

Tour de MINT is the closest most of us will come to riding with the pros. In this class, you’ll watch classic stages of the Tour de France, Amgen Tour of California, or the Winter Classics to motivate you as you pedal.

Dru Ryan, an avid outdoor cyclist (11,000 miles last year), will coach you through a challenging profile and provide input on the race. Best part? You don’t need to be a cycling junkie to understand what’s happening.

This unique and challenging class happens every Thursday at 7:15pm at MINT Dupont. Reserve your spot (online or on the MINT app) and get ready to pedal with the pros!