Come, relax and enjoy the ride!

I am excited to open my own cycling studio, Sol Pedal. To be doing what I love and have loved for the past 6 years is a blessing. Many of you have ridden many miles with me, so come back and lets travel together. Time flies as we cycle to an eclectic mix of music. I created the studio to be funky and fun, a place where you feel surrounded by happy, healthy energy.



So join the Ride. Its the only hour of your day that you can completely get away. We sweat, sing along, push each other and have a blast. Sure it's exercise, but that doesn't mean it can't be fun! After all, life is what you make it!



Monday, April 5

SPRING BREAK 2010!
Teachers and Students need a break!
Spin for FREE all week!
Spread the word!
Spin then beach or beach then spin.
Meet JoAnne

I have been exercising most of my life. It is my "drug of choice" so to speak! I have been spinning from the beginning when it was first introduced back in the 90's and teaching for several years. Riding outdoors is also a passion and I have participated in many organized rides around Jacksonville. I did my first century ride last year with my son. We had a blast! I also did my first sprint triathlon last year. I feel the key to staying young is exercise!
I am also a registered nurse and a mother of two sons. I have been living on Amelia Island for 5 years now. I find solace in living near the beach. Walking on the beach, sitting and reading on the beach - I just love being there and feel fortunate to be living here.

I hope to add to people's well being through fitness and fun! Come ride with me!

Joanne teaches Monday and Wednesday evenings at 5:30.

Sunday, April 4


You were born with potential. You were born with goodness and trust. You were born with ideals and dreams. You were born with greatness. You were born with wings. You were not meant for crawling, so don't. You have wings. Learn to use them and fly. ~ Rumi

Saturday, April 3


It takes as much energy to wish as it does to plan. ~ Eleanor Roosevelt

Makes things, happiness, events, love, commitments, patience,
trips, health, meals, success, peace, and laughter happen today.
Why wait? plan or just do

Friday, April 2

Meet Hamp

Hamp Tanner is our instructor for the Friday afternoon class known as "Bike and Beer" also known as "It's 5 o'clock somewhere and that somewhere is right here." This is our class to help you kick off your weekend with a good sweat thereby earning yourself a cold, tasty craft brew hand -selected by Hamp each week. (Of course, you must be 21 to enjoy a beer, but not to come for the ride.) Hamp starting riding in 2006 and has enjoyed numerous sprint triathlons, a few Olympic triathlons, and one half-Iron distance triathlon. But, he is quick to admit that his knowledge of music and beer far exceeds his biking prowess. Come for the fun and gain a little fitness on the side.

Hamp teaches Friday at 5:00.
"You are never too old to become younger." ~ Mae West


Thank you for making Sol Pedal's first month such a success. I am grateful to all of you! It is so fulfilling seeing new and old faces come alive on the bike. It makes me happy to share my love for spin with you all - it is good for the body and soul.


Have a fantastic Easter weekend. Enjoy a Peep, Cadbury egg, Reese peanut butter egg, chocolate bunny - we will work it off next week!

Thursday, April 1

Meet Bruce

Bruce Dunham is a health insurance underwriter by day, but like most guys, wishes he were a professional athlete. He figures the closest that he us going to get to that goal is getting paid to teach spinning classes. Bruce started spinning about 10 years ago and started teaching 5 years ago. He took a break while training for an Ironman, but is excited to rock out while teaching every Thursday night. Bruce can be found running, biking, swimming, playing tennis, coaching soccer, or anything else as long as he is outside. Bruce has 11 marathons under his belt, numerous triathlons (sprint all the way to Ironman distance), and just completed a 50K trail run.
Bruce alternates teaching with his wife, Deb, on Thursdays at 5:30.