I love trying new studios and exercise experiences, and this one was pretty great.
First, when you walk in the front door you are greeted with smiles and friendly staff. The staff were happy to help me, and gave me a tour of the space. They showed me where to sign in, and the process is super easy.
They lay out the shoes in the size you need ahead of time in a cubby labeled with the same number of the bike that you reserve for class, so convenient!
Then back to the locker room area, where you put your belongings into a locker that also matches the bike number you reserved. They also have complementary fruit, and water.. cold or room temperature.
The first time you attend class, you will receive a free reusable water bottle.
Second, the space is kept very clean! There isn't any clutter, they wipe down the bikes for you after class, and even the bathrooms are kept nicely. They provide hair ties, if you forgot yours and have a shower area stocked with necessities too.
Third, the equipment and class were outstanding!
I've been to other cycling places in the area and these bikes were definitely the nicest I've used.
The free 30min introduction class was great!
The staff came around to help us all adjust our bikes.. which I was thankful for because it was actually more adjustable then I had used in the past and would have been challenging if I hadn't had assistance. I really loved that our instructor (Hailey) was encouraging, energetic, upbeat, and not at all pretentious, very refreshing! She guided us through the class, giving us resistance ranges and rpm ranges multiple times throughout class, which was super helpful.
I've had bad experiences at other cycle studios where they don't guide you, but instead just come by your bike and turn up the resistance because 'it looks too easy for you', without any other explanation. That didn't happen here.
The bikes are technologically pretty cool because they track the calories you burn, rpm, (along with a bunch of other metrics I can't remember), and emails you your stats at the end of class.
The music was good, there was cool lighting effects, and liked how the schedule showed different 'themed rides' to chose from, including a "Wine Down Wednesday" night class, where you get wine after class.. will be signing up for that one!
The only thing I can say is that the bikes are suuuper close together, but I know that's to be expected in a cycling studio. These bikes were closer then I'd ever experienced other places, but it didn't impede with the workout at all. Getting to the bike and leaving was a tad challenging, and I'm 5'5" 125lbs, but I was in the middle row, and it didn't really bother me. So if you are cloister-phobic, I'd suggest reserving a front row bike and you'll be fine.
Overall, I wasn't sure if I'd like it.. but after that 30min class I know I'll be back!.. Not sure if I'll be able to make it through an entire 50min class, but excited to try!
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