RIDE RIDE RIDE!!! This is for all the bad mf'ers that love dark loud nightclubs but want to be healthy and clean up their lifestyle. Before i stepped foot into this place, I heard it was like a CULT. Lol. They are so right. I freakin love this place and I am a CULT member... even though I am anti social they accept me to be in their uplifting and fat blasting cult. No experience needed to come here... the more you go, the better you get. The instructors and staff are excellent with new riders, getting them set up for how ever many times it takes you to become a pro. Everyone can ride at their own pace. My tip for new riders: Ride in the back if you are self conscious. Seat hurts your bum? Try not to sit, just slow your legs but still to the beat. Breathe deeply and make sure you let your heart rate climb up to challenge yourself, and as you slow down take deep breathes. It helps you recover! Goal: to RIDE 100 RIDES... 29 and counting!!!!!! read more

Staff: Pricy but well worth it. All the staff were very friendly and helped me ahead of time with the basic set up of the bike since it was my first time. Class Structure: Many hills and repeats. The music is more electronic or club-like music. If you enjoy singing along to pop music this studio may not be the best for you. There was 25 mins of cycling, 10-15 mins of upper body weights in the cycling saddle, and ended on "all out" cycling movements for last 10-15 mins. They provide you with cycling shoes which is a nice touch if you are travelling or dont own your pair. The class had a nice aesop-like smell with candles that added to the ambience. Instructors: My instructor was Kiki who has so much energy and was so motivating. She definetly had one of the best vibes of an instructor in a long time from my experiences. Music: The music was definitely on the VERY loud side. If thats is not your preference there are complimentary ear plugs for those who prefer to have less loud music. The loudness of the music did make it hard to hear the instructor at times. Amenities: One of the nicest studios in terms of amenities. There is a unisex change room with toilets and showers. All bath products are aesop. The vanity/mirror area is well equipped with cotton qtips, hair dryers, spray deodorants, hair products, moisturizers. There are full sized towels and face towels available, and plastic bags to put your dirty clothes in. There is a water fountain to refill your reuseable water bottle. There is also lockers to store your items that allow you to set your own combination. read more

What an excellent ride! My husband, aka my ride or die, and I went for a weekend morning ride. It was a full house. The facility is so clean and organized. It was super easy to sign up and book online ahead of time, I like that you can pick your seat too. I thought the $10 for the first class was super reasonable so I decided to give it a try. There's no need to tuck in your shoes laces because they provide world class Giro clip on shoes for you to wear, it's included with the class. I thought that was a very nice touch for safety as I've heard horror stories about laces getting caught in the machines and destroying shoes. The class is up beat, it's loud, there are ear plugs available at the front. I personally did not find it too loud but just right. It is a little tight inside but once you're on your bike you're ready to go. Arrive 10 minutes before class begins to check in, set your belongings inside a complimentary keyed locker and to put your Giro shoes on. Once you're inside the class room there will be assistance to help get your bike seat set and explain a few things. Fresh towel awaits you at your bike. Even if you're seated the whole time as long as you're pedaling you'll still feel a burn. The instructor was so enthusiastic and firm while remaining welcoming and easy going to all. I had a lot of fun and I recommend this class to anyone who is seeking a new way to maintain a healthy body. The class seemed a little intimidating but I signed up anyway and it was nice to know that there were a few other first timers in the class. There's tons of beautiful clothing for purchase inside. They also provide a filtered water filling station for your water bottle. There are showers and bathrooms which I saw fill up after the class. You will sweat a lot so be prepared! Have fun! read more

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Everyone here has toned legs and for good reason LOL. So I was in the area as a Vancouver tourist and decided to check this place out since I'm generally a fan of spin studios. Was really drawn into their new member deal of 2 classes for $20 with free shoe rental (I've seen some spin studios that have stingy new member deals.....yeah it's all business but I'm still not willing to drop $40+ right off the bat). Holy moly this place goes hard LOL. Not for the faint of the heart but if you're up for a cardio challenge, this is the place to do it. Double-time for days. As an overweight person, I pretty much had to modify almost every exercise lol. Not gonna lie though, my legs felt really good after each class haha. Most of the class is in the dark and the bikes are pretty close to each other.....I think that this was all on purpose to simulate a typical semi-claustrophobic club environment, but with bikes lol. Also like in clubs, the music is pretty loud, but there are free disposable earplugs available if you need it. I really like that this studio has pretty much everything you need for a spin class: filtered water station, water bottles and workout clothing for purchase, hair ties, etc. I docked a star because the instructors didn't really explain the exercise moves well beforehand; I mean I've experienced variations of the moves from other spin studios but brand new spin class attendees might be a bit confused on how to maneuver the moves. read more

Since it was my first time trying spin I came to Ride expecting to get sweaty but not really knowing what else I was in for. Everyone was super friendly and helpful and made me feel at ease. The studio is clean and organized and I love the modern design and branding. Sometimes I get intimated trying a new class but once I entered the dimmed room full of bikes, eager spinners and pumping tunes I was more excited than nervous. My instructor Giulia was AMAZING! She was inspiring and super strong I kept saying to myself "I can't believe her stamina" and "how is she doing this?!?" and " I want to be that bad-ass!" The class was challenging, High energy and pushed me beyond what I thought I could achieve. And yes, I got really sweaty. As a newbie to the spin scene this was a perfect first experience, I'm looking forward to taking Giulia's class again and someday maybe even keep up with her! read more

Ride Cycle Club - Cardio Classes Near Me - Vancouver, British Columbia

If you love spin and want a challenge this is your place. This is fast paced, sweaty fun. It's a super clean spin studio with shoes provided and amenities like clothes, water towels on hand. You ride to the music with the group but you can adjust your intensity. It's loud and you'll get caught up with the motivation of the instructor. Completely different than any other Vancouver spin classes I've tried. I was a west-ender for years but I live in Orange Country CA now and go to SoulCycle a couple of times a week. This is the closest thing I've found to it. I like Ride as the music is more intense and gritty. Maybe it was Mike's awesome playlist that helped...some old punchy house music, a dubstep style track and lots of pumped up EMD which I looooove. I've been to a few classes at Ride when I can get to Vancouver and I'll definitely go again. read more

Ride Cycle Club - Get to know your instructor. Here's Michael! - Cardio Classes Near Me - Vancouver, British Columbia

I went to Ride Cycle Club last week, on the invitation of a friend of mine, who knows that I enjoy many fitness-related activities. Well, the club and instructors were good, but the session should come with a health advisory warning. Once they closed the doors and started the session, the music got ratcheted up to a dangerously high level, and stayed that way for the duration of the class. Don't get me wrong, I like music loud, but this was ridiculous. I would have left the class, but I was stuck in the back, behind several rows of bikes and could not easily leave. Regardless, I should have tried to find away out, because after being subjected to more than 40 minutes of this insane noise level, the damage was done. My ears were ringing, and have continued to do so since then. A younger guy, who was working out with me, also complained about the noise level and his concern about damage that might have been done to his hearing, as a result. Consider yourselves warned!!! It's a great workout, if you bring ear protection--or you simply do not value your hearing!! read more

This was my first spin experience and I was super scared to do it but the staff here are great! There was a nice vibe about the place and you could tell they wanted to make sure you were comfortable if it was your first time and feet welcomed! The drop-in fee is comparable to any other specialty workout studio out there and they also give your first ride for free which is a bonus so you can see how you like it before committing. Shoes that clip onto the bike pedals are included too. Just make sure you come a bit early to get signed in, get your shoes on, put your stuff away (plenty of lockers available), figure out your bike positioning (just ask and they will help you!) and get settled in. Bring a Water Bottle (filtered water is available in the studio)!! Signing up is really easy too as everything is online and you can even select your bike beforehand (If you are in the back corners it's a great view as it's slightly elevated but you can also see what others are doing to make sure you're doing it right! Also, the fan is in each corner, you WILL get sweaty!) The music is loud and that's perfect to get you in the zone and I really enjoyed the selection and mixes! Loved how the lights are dim with just some candle light so you can still see what's going on, it really makes you focus on your own ride instead of thinking about anyone else's! I feel like it'll take me another class or two to get the rhythm down as not only are you pedaling at different speeds on your seat and off, but they sometimes incorporate push ups, light weights, and different movements, but I'm looking forward to my next RIDE already! read more

I go to spin regularly at a different studio, but wanted to try Ride to see how they compare. First ride is free, which is great. The studio is quite small but clean and well-kept. Check-in was easy and the ladies at the front desk were friendly and informative. I was surprised that the change room was so small, considering just how busy this studio is. Classes are often booked up and there's a waitlist at times. But there's only two toilet stalls and one shower stall in the women's change room, plus two additional unisex showers. They provide free lockers, ear plugs, filtered water, fresh towels, and some basic amenities in the change room and showers. They use skoah products, which is pretty cool. As for the ride itself, the studio is pretty small and cramped. They've managed to cram a ton of bikes in to that tiny room, and while it's great to have a full room and have everyone in sync with the music, I think it would be more comfortable with a few less bikes. They do have fans providing some ventilation, which I appreciated. I sat in the back row, and there's a cooling unit running all along the back of the studio which kept dripping cold water on me during the entire class. It was very uncomfortable and kind of gross. The instructor was very motivating and kept the class pumped up. The music was a mix of hip hop and dance. The sound system, I gotta say, was not great. If she turned the music up too much, the sound became really grating and scratchy. Overall, it was nice to check out Ride, but I think I will stick with my regular studio. read more

I used to be big into spinning a few years ago when I lived in Edmonton and had an amazing instructor, I tried one class in Vancouver when I moved home and decided no one could ever compare to him.....until now. I went to Ashley's (the owner) class about a week ago just by myself and literally had the time of my life. I caught myself laughing out loud a couple of times during the class because I was having so much fun but also getting my ass kicked. Ashley is awesome; she is so high energy, so friendly, bouncing around the room encouraging people and dancing. The room is very dark, and the music is very loud; it feels like a night club but there's no drunk, gross guys and you can just do your thing. The only bummer is that its pricey - nothing crazier than any specialty fitness class in Vancouver but definitely more than my $40/month Steve Nash membership. However, I do think it's worth being able to work a class into my budget every week or two, based on 3 things; I had so much fun, it was a KILLER workout, I'm still telling people about how awesome it was over a week later. A+ Ride Cycle Club! read more

I had a great first experience here! The studio was very very clean, staff was friendly and out of their way helpful. They provide towels, filtered water for your water bottle and lockers. My instructor, Tommy was very friendly, fun and helpful. Music selection was awesome and I didn't mind the volume at all, it was really motivating. The rhythm is a very difficult thing to get down, but I am looking forward eventually getting that down one day. Highly recommend, make sure you take Tommy's class! Ashley is great too! read more

Awesome first class at Ride. Didn't know how this studio would be like, so gave it a free trial. Sign up online and reserve a class. People were very nice and helpful. The 9:30 class on a weekday was packed. Very clean and tidy place and everyone was so energetic. This is definitely the Vancouver version of soul cycle in the US. Instructor was funny, energetic, and helpful. He would get out of the bike and dance while you are riding. Music was super loud, should've put on some ear plugs. A perfect location in yaletown. read more

Great place to workout! The atmosphere is super fun and you don't feel intimidated at all because you get to cycle in the dark and everyone is focused on their own ride! The instructors are super friendly and are always there to help you adjusting the bike if needed. If you are new I would suggest going in the room earlier on so you can get familiar on how to adjust and clip on top the bike. The music is great and each instructor have their own playlist, style and intensity. It's is like going in a club on bikes! Really fun! If you feel the music is too loud they also have disposable eat plugs that they provide! There are also shower stalls there so you can clean up before leaving. Great facilty and great people! read more

I've been going to Ride for the last year, and have also tried other studios. Nothing is as fun and rewarding as Ride... Get ready to be out of the saddle for class. Music is loud, which I love, but they have earplugs at the studio. Some classes get waitlisted very quick, so you have to sign up a few days in advance. read more

Insanely loud and now my ears are ringing, painfully!! They should say it's ABSOLUTELY necessary to wear earplugs because it ruined my experience. Instructor was (probably) very good but I couldn't hear him. read more

Took a Tuesday class. Woh so much fun, we did essentially dance on bikes. my big complaint is the speakers were so loud it was hard to hear the instructor over the music. I had a great experience and they were very helpful for newbies. read more

Cool workout, fun. No showers for after class, and the music was too loud.

Great experience. Very exciting classes, boost energy for the day and give awesome sense of accomplishment. All instructors are great, my favourites are Rowan and Brook. Good facilities, friendly staff and you get a towel for the workout. Definitely try a promo 2 classes for $20. Great to see that no one pushes to sign you up like it happens with many gyms. read more

Sparkly a new facility. Friendly staff. Organized. Everyone that works there seems like they're really cool. Cool for school yo. I tried one free class to see how I liked it. Dim lights, bumpin hip hop & rnb beats (which I enjoy)...mirrored walls in the cycling room. Eek. I felt weird looking at myself the whole class. It's definitely one of those cultures of exercise where the person will yell into their mic 'I said are we having a good time??! I can't hear youuuuu Woo hoo!'. If you like that kind of motivation, then this is for you. If you're LESS into that, you may want to wear earplugs (which I believe they do offer at reception! hehe) orrrr go somewhere else. I definitely got my 'ass kicked', as the instructor said she would do. I pushed myself too hard though and ended up pulling a butt muscle. I'm not out of shape or anything but, I just pushed myself hard. That happens when the instructor is yelling at you to look in the mirror, pointing out that everyone is Not in sync with the beat. Because apparently, Ride is all about keeping rhythm (whichhhhh could lead to a pulled butt muscle). And for the record, I CAN keep the beat lol. I'm a dancer. But I physically was unable to keep up with the beats of the music selection becauseeee I am not a crazy-ass athlete. I may go back for a drop in on a day where I feel like I want to really push myself and burn carbs and be in dim lighting with loud music. But this isn't somewhere I'll be going regularly. I'm a dancer, I like a yoga class here n there...and I prefer YRide at yyoga to this place. Voila! My review. Cheers to keeping your body moving :) read more

I like this place! All the instructors all seem to be great! I do wish they had a bit more room & better ventilation in the cycling room as it gets pretty hot & sticky due to the # of riders (especially on a rainy day!) Also the price per class definitely adds up - and this isn't a RIDE specific issue (it's seems to be a standard price in Vancouver), but definitely limits how often I go and when I ask friends to come they're not always willing to pay 24$ for a 55min class. read more

I arrived at 600am and they rejected me from I class I had already paid. In a very rude way also.

The music is loud and more styled towards younger clientele- this is not a studio for everyone. For me, Ride can work when my back/lower body isn't tight and I am not in the mood for an intense workout (as a secondary workout or rest day). Sometimes, you want to dance on your bike and cheer with the instructor. The fans go on and create ventilation, which is also nice. I think some of their bike movements are quite dangerous but it's really up to the individual on whether you follow suit. They also position newer riders at the very back, so you can see how it's done by the old pros (i.e. the ones who do all the movements with grace). That being said, the lights are generally off, which makes it easier to focus inwardly rather than checking out the person in front of you. They are soooo popular that it's sometimes hard to get into a class last minute. read more

My first class was excellent. Such amazing energy in the room, a really positive vibe. It was far too advanced for my cardio intensity capabilities (the class was mostly standing). But the staff were really encouraging and helpful to get me setup. Includes all the fixin's, like towels, fancy water machine, lots of toiletries. read more

Best. Spin. Class. Ever. No turning back. I found my holy grail for ass kicking

Love love love Ride Cycle Club. The music keeps you going, and the instructors are so motivational. All the instructors are great, but Michael is my favourite - so upbeat and fun. Expensive but worth it, I would recommend Ride to anyone. There's a reason the classes are packed! read more

Hello, living a time in Vancouver I found this incredible place, Ride, is the new trend of spinning, is called cycling but not only that, I have done in Mexico in several places similar classes and never met teachers with such a high level . amazing!! read more

Amazing energy, amazing instructors. I love Ride! I've never found an exercise class that I've enjoyed until I tried Ride. It's super tough but you feel amazing after. I go twice a week and love it every time. The instructors are awesome and so is the music. There's nothing else like this in Vancouver. Great you get your first Ride free, after that I bought 5 straight away. It's worst every penny! read more

Just had a great workout at Ride! it was upbeat and friendly staff. the instructor Ashely was awesome. Can't wait to go back.

Such a great workout if you loved to be challenged and love loud music. It is hard at first but once you go a few times you will start to catch the beat. Highly recommend to anyone looking for a good sweat. beats out soul cycle any day! read more

Was hoping to like it, but can't say I was super stoked by my experience. A few main issues: -The music was unbearably loud. I like loud music for motivation but this was just too much. Volume does not have to be at 11 to motivate. Plus the male instructor was yelling the entire class b/c the volume (or maybe he just likes to yell?) Also not a big fan of gangster rap, so that didn't help. -Too hot!! Where my bike was positioned (right beside the stage) there was next to no air flow and at times I thought I was going to pass out. The room is much too tiny to have that many people crammed into one room and only 3 fans. -After the class, everyone pushes out into the very small corridor and there is not enough space to accommodate that many people at one time. Very small studio. -This is just a personal preference but the bikes they use don't have computers,which means you have no idea what cadence you're working or KM's you're doing in a class. And the resistance is just a simple dial knob that you need to turn far too many times to get the tension up/down. The ladies at the front desk were nice, sign up was fairly easy, studio seemed clean (although the spin room was so dark that I had no idea if the floor or bikes were actually clean. Hoping they were!) But the above issues are enough to not make me return when there are other studios around the city that offer what Ride seems to lack. read more

Too loud. Too much bouncing around. The trainers encouraged very poor technique which could lead to problems.

Been here twice now. Really loved both rides. Instructors have an abundant amount of energy. Staff is friendly and welcoming. Music is definitely loud, but I don't mind it too much. Will be back read more

Ride is the best spin workout I have had in years - and I have now been going regularly since my free trail class. All the instructors are excellent, especially Ashley and Noah . They all have their own style of music and teaching so there is someone to accommodate all tastes! The music is pumping, lights are off and everyone is on the beat - which seems to be the theme of ride! Awesome - you must try for yourself! read more

Amazing workout with amazing music and instructors! I find it addictive, and it always pushes me to the next level. The first class was a bit intimidating, but everyone is so encouraging and upbeat. With each progressive class, I was able to catch on to the moves and became more coordinated. Yes, it's a bit more expensive than your community centre spin class, but it is no more than other specialty classes. read more

The instructors are very good at motivating especially Michael, he is definitely an asset to this place. if you want to be swimming in sweat this is a great workout and its also full body read more

I am a fan, Micheal is the best instructor. I would suggest buying your own pair of shoes. Ever since I joined, I have stinky feet :( which is why I gave it 3stars not 4 read more