As you know, I’m embarking on an epic journey by bicycle this summer.
But since Chicago looks like a wet, cold, slippery noodle this time of year I’m relying on a couple of weekly spin classes to get some training in. I have my favorite instructors, my favorite bike, and in homage to my 10 pounds of healthy weight loss I’m once again rocking the padded shorts sans sweat pants over top.
Today a new addition came into my life, and I’m never letting it go….
It’s a pair of ultra-cute, Velcro strappy, Giro brand cycling shoes. With the fancy cleats on them.
I’ve traversed a couple thousand miles by bicycle (cumulatively), and all of it has happened on a heavy hybrid with flat peddles and tennis shoes. I don’t have anything against “clipping in” – I just never really wanted to go through the embarrassment of trying to learn how to use cycling shoes out on the road and falling several times in the process.
So I thought spin class would be a great way to rip the bandaid off…
Until the instructor didn’t show.
Fortunately, the staff to the gym was willing to open the spin studio and plug my playlist into the stereo, so I was able to wing a 50 minute class on my own.
You know, just three hills, 3 sprints, some bouts of 90-100 RPM, Missy Elliot, and lots and lots of sweat. No big deal.
And the shoes? Well, after a little wiggle, my foot came in and out of the peddle with no problem, and the stride is so super way better and more natural than riding in tennies.
Cute Giro cycling shoes… I think I love you.
Lauren Warnecke 
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