Pat Burrell's wife opens Tampa Cycling Studio
The wife of Rays' slugger Pat Burrell, Michelle, opens a Tampa cycling studio. She's an ex-Marine ready to lead 50 minute rides followed by intense ab workouts.
quot;I think the place is great,quot; says Pat.quot;I think it's in a great location. She's done a phenomenal job preparing and getting this place ready.quot;
quot;It's something new and exciting that's not common to the area,quot; says Michelle.quot;I've been working out a long time. I love it. I was in the service for a few years so that kept me in shape.quot;
That's right, she's an ex-Marine, a five year veteran for a matter of fact. And, now, shewants to keep you in shape. With two thousand square feet, 30 bikes amp; 100 inch flat screens - for virtual riding and music videos, Soho Cycling offers 50 minute sessions followed by an intense ab workout. Her hubby's not the only major leaguer impressed.
quot;I know if you do 10 minutes on it, you got a good sweat going,quot; says Burrell's teammate EvanLongoria, who stopped by tocelebrate theSohoCycling's opening.quot;So, if you do 50 minute classes, you'll be pretty much out of gas.quot;
Just don't expect Pat to be taking a spin. There's a pretty good reason.
quot;He's not really into spinning. He's kind of big for a bike,quot;explains Michelle.quot;6-5, 240 pounds is a little hard on the knees sometimes.quot; Pat's just fine with hanging in the background.
quot;You know she's probably watched me play 1,000 times,quot; says Pat.quot;For her to have something like this going on, all the energy she put into it, I'm just happy to be here to support her. quot;Soho Cycling Studio is located at 2017 West Kennedy Blvd (the corner of Albany amp; Kennedy). The studio offers classes seven days a week. Monday's opening was also a benefit forThe Spring of Tampa Bay. Soho Cycling Center presented a check for $2500 to the charity which has provided sanctuary and service to more than 30,000 abused adults and children since 1977. Its Domestic Violence Hotline is 813-247-7233.For more information about Soho Cycling Studio. You can call 813-944-3044. />
