History

  1. 1991

    Johnny meets John Baudhuin, an avid cyclist, CPA and MBA, and the two team up to refine the design and make the first run of Spinner bikes.


  2. 1992

    Johnny G and John Baudhuin begin manufacturing and commercial distribution of the Spinner bike and the Spinning program.


  3. 1993

    The Spinning program is officially offered at Crunch gyms in New York.


  4. 1994

    Mad Dogg Athletics, Inc. (MDA) is incorporated on April 14, 1994. MDA registers and trademarks the Spinning name.


  5. 1994

    Spinning is named the "hot exercise" in Rolling Stone magazine's annual "hot list."


  6. 1994

    Mad Dogg Athletics develop the Spinning Instructor Certification Program.


  7.  

    1995

    With demand for the Spinning program surpassing Mad Dogg's capacity for building bikes, the company licenses the manufacturing to Schwinn.


  8.  

    1995

    The Johnny G Spinner is introduced at IHRSA Convention.


  9.  

    1995

    John Baudhuin travels to Italy, Switzerland and France to conduct the first European Instructor Orientations.


  10.  

    1995

    The first Spinning-branded clothing hits the market.


  11.  

    1996

    More than 1,000 facilities in over 30 countries are Official Spinning Centers.


  12.  

    1998

    MDA launches the first Spinning continuing education workshops.


  13. 1999

    The first World Spinning and Sports Conference (WSSC) takes place in Los Angeles, California.


  14. 2000

    WSSC takes place in Chicago, Illinois.


  15.  

    2001

    Schwinn files for bankruptcy and is acquired by Direct Focus, the makers of Bowflex® home equipment.


  16.  

    2001

    WSSC moves to Miami, Florida, where it is currently held every year.


  17. 2001

    The first Spinning Experience event takes place in the Netherlands.


  18. 2002

    Star Trac®, an international leader in commercial fitness equipment, becomes the official manufacturer of the Spinner bike.


  19. 2002

    The Spinner® Pro™ and the Spinner® Elite™ are introduced.


  20.  

    2003

    Mad Dogg Athletics trains its 100,000th instructor.


  21.  

    2004

    The Mad Dogg Athletics Europe office opens in the Netherlands.


  22. 2004

    Mad Dogg Athletics introduces the Spinner® NXT™, the world's first aluminum stationary bike, at the Club Industry show in Chicago.


  23.  

    2004

    Johnny G retires from MDA and Spinning.


  24.  

    2005

    John Baudhuin acquires Johnny's 50% of Mad Dogg Athletics.


  25. 2005

    MDA begins producing videos and selling its line of Spinner bikes to the home market.


  26.  

    2008

    John Baudhuin receives The Hilton Distinguished Entrepreneur Award for his work in creating the Spinning® program.


  27. 2008

    The first nationwide Spinning-sponsored charity event, Spinning Nation takes place at facilities throughout the United States.


  28. 2008

    Mad Dogg Athletics acquires Resist-A-Ball®, the most respected brand in the stability ball category.


  29. 2008

    The eSpinner® is introduced. The eSpinner creates an interactive environment, which allows users to take a guided, virtual Spinning class from a Master Instructor.


  30. 2008

    Mad Dogg Athletics acquires Peak Pilates®. Peak Pilates has created an industry leading line of classical Pilates equipment and unparalleled education programs.


  31. 2009

    Mad Dogg Athletics takes on exclusive distribution of Bodyblade®, freeFORM® Board and Pilatesstick®.


  32. 2009

    Mad Dogg Athletics introduces their new logo.