I'm based in Dallas for school right now, which has an incredible boutique fitness scene, especially when it comes to spin. So when I'm home for the holidays, I of course had to find a place to get my ride on. I found Clique Cycle after looking far and wide. Definitely think that Clique Cycle fills a niche in the LR fitness market, where boutique fitness hasn't quite hit its stride (yet). Their classes are hard, and if you're a beginner, I think it can be a little hard to follow since a lot of their moves take a lot of core and experience on the bike. However, they definitely emphasize taking things at your own pace, which I think is awesome. Definitely breathless and sweating every time, and their moves are fun and unique.
A couple of cons. It can be hard to hear what the instructors are saying sometimes, and if you aren't familiar with their rotation of moves, it's easy to feel like you're always behind or off the beat. They also focus a lot on fast feet, and I think there could be more power songs incorporated for a more balanced ride. I think their arms song could be a bit more challenging as well. And I also wish they had SPD clips in addition to the Look Deltas they have. (No Tiems here!)
The best thing about this place is definitely the community. You can definitely tell this place has a lot of regulars, and the instructors know a lot of riders by name. Definitely a great option if you're looking for a studio that is heavy on the choreo and has a club-style setup (less HIIT). They also have a separate flow class that's floor-based. read more