Today was my first time ever participating in a cycle/bike class and I'm glad it was here at the new CycleBar. I went as part of the free introductory class schedule for grand opening week. I'm so glad I was able to schedule this and see what it's all about.
From the moment you walk in the staff was all super friendly and willing to help. You sign in on an iPad and there are cubbies right below that already have your shoe size in the spot associated with your reserved bike number. I loved how organized and easy that process was! The studio also offers free lockers to put your stuff in and free water bottles, a water station, fresh fruit, snacks (like cookie dough!) which I also thought was pretty cool. The studio is clean and super modern and just gives off an awesome vibe to get you pumped up for class.
The bikes are brand new and are digital so you can actually see how much resistance you are putting on, the RPMs and some other numbers I didn't both paying attention to. You can stay with the pace of the class or be like me and go as fast/hard as I was able, because I normally don't cycle and this entire experience was new for me. There was a nice, clean folded towel on the bike and there are also weight bars, one heavier than the other, that we used during one part of the class.The room did get a little steamy and warm near the end and I decided to get off my bike and exit stage left before the class ended so I could cool down and breathe. The mirrors up front had started to fog up, so I know it wasn't just me being a wuss. Speaking of, I also liked the low lighting in the studio because it gave me a chance to focus on my ride instead of checking the mirror every 8 seconds to see how I looked. The instructor changed the lighting during certain songs and that added to the super cool atmosphere.
The music was the best part. Modern, upbeat and familiar songs. There are big screens that play music videos and put up class stats periodically, which I thought was such a fun twist and made the class much more enjoyable. The instructor was FABULOUS. She had great music and a wonderful attitude and probably the main reason I will go back to Cyclebar. It was like a concierge-level exercise experience. I felt valued and important and very well taken care of. I didn't have socks and one of the employees let me have a branded pair of socks before class began. The cycling shoes were easy to put on, after a little tutorial (press the button and then screw it doen, so you don't screw up--haha) and someone helped me set up my bike to my height, and placed my feet on the pedals get on the bike, too.
After the class is over, you immediately get an email it's your class stats, a link to the music playlist and a link to schedule your next class. As of January 2018, there is an introductory price of $99/month and that covers unlimited classes. There are also smaller packages available, but that $99 sounds pretty good to me! read more