I have done spin classes at Soul Cycle, Fly Wheel and Equinox (all in NYC) and nothing was more challenging than the Friday afternoon class I took with Christina (I believe that was her name). She definitely pushed me out of my comfort zone and I left feeling like I could just chill out for the rest of the weekend knowing that I burned close to 500 calories. I have taken other classes at Pure Ride, but this one left an impression with me that made me want to return. The other classes since then with other instructors have been equally as difficult, so it is certainly worth the money. If you're looking for a spin class to make you pour with sweat, this is the place to go. read more