About Johnny G
Born 1956. Johnny G is a South African sport cyclist.
Jonathan Goldberg (born 1956 in Johannesburg, South Africa), known as Johnny G, is a South African cyclist, and developer of the indoor cycling program called Spinning.
Spinning
Johnny G developed the Spinning program in 1987. He was training for the Race Across America; during night training, he was nearly killed on the road, and he decided not to do his night-time training on the bicycle, but instead bring it indoors. This was when he started to develop a business concept around indoor training.
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Frequently asked questions
Who is Johnny G?
South African bicycle racer
When was Johnny G born?
Johnny G was born in 1956 in Johannesburg.
What is Johnny G's occupation?
Johnny G is a sport cyclist.
What nationality is Johnny G?
Johnny G is South African.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Johnny G. https://biography.guide/johnny-g/
MLA: "Johnny G." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/johnny-g/.
Chicago: "Johnny G." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/johnny-g/.
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