Dear Mylene,

As most of you already know by now, our dear friend, Doug Blasdell, passed away this Monday, January 22nd. He suffused our experiences with him with love, selfless generosity, strength and beauty. We are deeply saddened by his loss. Our lives are just that much emptier without his brilliant blue eyes, ready smile, humor and easy warmth.

TRAIN West Hollywood is opening its SPIN Studio doors on Wednesday, January 31st, at 630pm for a tribute SPIN class in honor of Doug.

While he changed and made a difference in many people's lives in various ways, Spinning was a way he touched us with his graciousness and ability to motivate us to new heights.

We want to give back to Doug by honoring him this way and creating tangible energy that our collective efforts and thoughts can create. He will be there with us in spirit.

His long-time friends, Georgeanne Nicol and Kevin Molloy, have already assembled the music composed of the songs Doug used and loved. Several of his protege's will lead segments apiece. We ask that if you ride in class, to give up your bike after a turn so that others may partake in this celebration.

There will be no charge for the class but, rather, we will be taking donations in Doug's behalf for his favorite charity, the Elton John AIDS Foundation.

Memorial Service

Doug's official memorial service is in the planning stages and another announcement will be coming shortly. Please stay tuned. We will try to get the word out as soon as possible and we ask you to spread the word around.

Sign-In Board

We have posted a large poster board at the gym with Doug's picture that we are signing with our personal sentiments for Doug. This board will be displayed in the SPIN tribute class as well as the memorial service. We invite you to swing by the gym and write Doug your heartfelt note of love and remembrance.

Sincerely,

Mylene Dane and Barry Dane