So last week I whined about not being able to ride my bike and talked about the Cycle World International Motorcycle Show being a good outlet for "PMS" - Parked Motorcycle Syndrome.

Well, I found an even better one.  Pole dancing. You heard me. 

Find a stripper pole and let off some steam.  Let me explain.

 A while back some friends of mine started taking classes at “ladies only” Flirty Girl Fitness in Chicago (there is also one in Toronto).  Flirty Girl is a great workout while learning sexy moves on a pole.  Beside “Pole Dancing”, they also have other kick ass classes like “Chair Striptease” and “Lap Dancing”.  And when I say “kick ass”, I’m not just saying it rocks. It kicks your ass. Well, it kicked mine anyway. I took a class last year. It was a blast, but it was really challenging. I was using muscles that I did not even know I had. I was sore for days. My abs, my arms, my legs. You name it.

For a dear biker friend that shall remain nameless, we have celebrated her birthday with a pole party for the last two years.  Last year, it was at the Five Star Bar in Chicago. They have a private room with a pole in the back. The experienced gals showed us all how it is done and most of us gave the pole a try.

I brought my neighbor to the party who did not know the theme beforehand. After an hour or so at the party, he leaned over and whispered to me “This party is way better than I thought it would be.” 

Here is a picture of Birthday Girl giving me my first pole lesson.  As you can see by the next picture, Birthday Girl is much more talented than me. 

This year, Birthday Girl had a pole installed in her home. Now, that is dedication to the sport.

The fun doesn’t stop there.  Rockstar Dogs in Chicago also has a pole in their tiny little place. I’m pictured here after a day’s ride. We stopped in one afternoon to have a dog and check out the pole.

Is this the next big thing? I don’t know but it’s fun and good way to keep my mind off winter….

Denise

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