As someone who spins frequently, I decided to try a few other spin studios this past week with RYDE being one of them. The first thing I noticed when I arrived is how impressive the building itself is. This place felt like a mansion was purchased and renovated to become a wellness center - it was luxurious.
I was greeted and shown around and everything was in pristine shape - the studio, the locker rooms, wow. Once I had my shoes on (first rental is free and $3.5 each time after), I made my way into class to setup my bike. They have a team member in the class room to help you if you need it. Additionally, the instructor arrived to class early and came over to introduce himself which made this a more personalized experience.
I found it to be interesting that they use real candles here rather than the battery operated ones but it was nice. The class itself was intense and was more for advanced riders than most of the other spin classes I've attended. Personally, this was too fast paced with too much going on for me to want to do it again but I do recognize it's value and why people love it. Also- the lighting and theatrics in the class are fantastic and it really is a production.
All in all, this is a high end studio with a very specific ride style but I appreciate the experience they give you and how high-quality everything is. read more