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01/03/2026

After me promising I would be taking my usual classes the Sunday 8th March 2026 I had forgotten I had booked the day off to visit my daughter (time moves so fast). Anyone seeing this post please let any of the regular spinners know I will not be there on Sunday but will be there on Saturday at 10.30. Turns out there is an open day Saturday and Sunday. I pulled up this info on "my friend" A.I !

Leys Pools & Leisure Centre (located in Blackbird Leys) is hosting a Big Open Weekend next weekend, March 7–8, 2026.
​The event features a variety of free activities, including:
​Free swimming and taster lessons.
​Fitness classes (Yoga, HIIT, and Spin).
​Sports sessions like Badminton and Pickleball.
​Exclusive membership deals for attendees.
​While the activities are free, some sessions have limited space and require advance booking through the More Leisure website.

29/10/2025

The ghosts are out this Friday at Barton. 5.45pm . Here’s an old post from would you believe 6 years ago😄😄😄ITS HALLOWEEN😈😈😈😈

23/12/2024

Christmas spin at BBL at 18.00 tonight.
Only happens once a year. Come along and wear your Santa hat 🎅🏽🎅🏽🎅🏽🎅🏽🎅🏽🎅🏽🎅🏽🎅🏽

19/12/2024

My classes pre Xmas.Fri. 20.12.24 Barton 17.45 Christmas spin wear something festive.
18.45 Kettle bells.
Sat. 21.12.24 BBl 10.30 spin
Sun. 22.12.24 BBl 10.00 spin
Sun. 22.12.24 BBl 11.00 Christmas body con. Wear something festive.
Monday. 23.12.24 BBl 18.00 Christmas spin wear something festive.
Monday 23.12.24 BBl 19.00 Body con.

Hope to see you there.

14/09/2024

If you would like to use the cool power lights on the new spin bikes to motivate you and spice up your spin sessions here's a quick guide to setting it up to get the best results without downloading the icg app. Any questions message me.

29/08/2024

Just did my 20 minute FTP test on the new ic5 spin bikes at Leys Leisure. FTP stands for functional threshold power
It's the estimate of the average watts you can maintain working your hardest for 2 hour. To do this test you have to stay in the 70 - 100 rpm range and work with a gear that you can maintain and hold the highest power. To do this test download the icg app which will allow you to pair to your bike.
I got an FTP of 263 watts with my first attempt.
If I then divide this by my weight in kg and it gives me 3.2 watts per kilo.
If you have any questions on FTP just ask and I will answer them if I'm able.

28/08/2024

Perfect weather for doing my science park lap. NEW PB AV MPH 21.5. YAY😀

24/08/2024

If you are getting into your cycling here's an interesting video on FTP (functional threshold power). The new spin bikes in the gym and studio at leys and Barton allow you to do this test. Once you've done this test you can use the data to potentially take your fitness training up a notch.

23/08/2024

If you want to use the cool features on the new slim bikes at bbl and Barton. Just download the icg spin bike app. And follow this video.

https://www.facebook.com/share/p/NsfCrrLZ2rCEGBPY/

This quick demo, shows you how the ICG - IC7 indoor bike pairs with the ICG Training App to retain workout data.Filmed at the Fitness Show - Sydney, April 2017.

22/08/2024

New spin bikes have arrived at Barton leisure centre. Book onto my Friday class to try them.

16/08/2024

Todays ride to Waterperyy and back🙂