Cadence Cycling Studio

Amazing! I love this studio and its instructors. Wonderful staff, wonderful bikes. Play great music and super convenient location. :)

Great cycling studio, nice space and parking isn’t too difficult depending on the time of day you’re there. Good music, high energy classes. You will be VERY sweaty afterwards. Fresh fruit afterwards is a nice add-​on. Mike’s classes (the owner) are the best — he’s very motivating. Love this spin studio.

This review is long overdue… I tried Cadence for the first time last spring to get in shape for the summer. From the first class, I was hooked! The classes are high energy, super fun and an amazing workout. Instructors are friendly and motivating. I highly recommend cadence for anyone wanting to switch up their workout routine or just starting to get into shape. All fitness levels here!

Feeling sloppy with my fitness routine and wanting to change things up, I googled my way around Vancouver’s fitness classes, and finally found Cadence. I’ve never «spun» before, and I like new things and challenges, so I thought I’d give it a try. Turned out, the first class is free so it was perfect for newbies like me to check it out!
At first I couldn’t find the studio, because there was some scaffolding up and it’s a bit tucked away at the back of the building. But I saw some quite sweaty people coming out of there, so I figured that must be it :) I walked in and was so nicely welcomed that I felt like «I’ve been going here for years!» I got some click-​clack shoes, and my instructor helped me figure out the scary bike and even set the height and everything for me. There’s unlimited shoe, water and towel supply which is a plus, especially for people like me who forget to pack these things on the daily basis.
The class started and our instructor was super energetic, the music was great and the fact that the lights were dimmed helped me to not get distracted by what other people are doing but to really focus on myself and my workout.
Even though you’re basically just pedaling for an hour, it never became boring. We were sitting and speeding, standing up and «going up a hill» or sprinting, all with matching music. It was super fun!
After the workout, our instructor came up to me to see how I liked it and I really appreciated her asking about me and even remembering my name. Another big plus is the studio dog which was the cutest, calmest Golden Retriever I’ve ever seen and cuddled with! I really recommend trying it out, you’ll get a great workout out of it :)

I’m not a «class» person at all and generally just do solo workouts. After hearing about Cadence for ages I finally tried it, which was easy enough because the first class is free and the website is really easy to navigate. I’m so glad I tried it.
Mike Porter (the owner) taught the class and it was fantastic. Got there a bit early and he and some other girls walked me through the whole process, from getting shoes, how to set up the bike, and told me how the class would go.
Have now been to two with Natasha who is also great. Brought my dad along and she helped him through the whole thing too and he really enjoyed the experience.
Workout-​wise, if you try your hardest, I’d compare it to doing the Grouse grind, without the drive to North Van and the gondola down. So the price is worth it if you don’t have a lot of time on your hands. And buy a package if you know you’ll go back, as it cuts the price down a few dollars from the $ 23 walk-​in price.
Just a tip — if you are planning on doing anything directly afterwards (which I wouldn’t recommend as you will be SOAKED), bring an extra shirt. And ladies, plan on washing your hair ;)

Great music and great instructors. The instructors are like personal trainers in that they correct your form and motivate you when you want to quit. Go to Ashley’s class — you will have fun and get an amazingly hard work out. Love Cadence!

Absolutely the BEST place in Vancouver for spinning, its all they do.
They supply the shoes, towels, water, fresh fruit and breath mints. Favorite teachers: Mike (owner), Ashley and Natasha, high energy and amazing music (which will make or break a class for me).
Lights are turned off for the entire class (at least all of the evening ones I go to), so you can really get into your own workout and forget about everyone else around you, its just you, the music and a killer workout.

As a high performance athlete these classes offer you a high quality workout that pushes you to where you want to be. I find the classes efficient, high energy and challenging. The music is a good variety and the instructors bring a great amount of motivation and expertise. I have done many spin classes and many hard interval workouts and Cadence Spin is up there with the best, plus they give you free bananas after class: SOLD.

This was the first studio I went to in Vancouver and fell in love with it instantly. I don’t even like spin classes that much because I bike commute everywhere, but the instructors, owners, and the studio dog (CHEWY!!) are friendly, smart, and witty.
I highly recommend Mike, Natasha, and Jen’s classes. Well worth the sweat (which is just fat crying, right?)

I was never one for group exercise classes, like step aerobics. But the gym I was going to brought in a «power pacing» class and slowly became intrigued. I tried my first class there in May of 2011, and was immediately hooked. There were only a few classes offered a week, if only a few people showed up the class would be cancelled on the spot, etc. The gym management decided to cancel classes entirely for a month around Christmas of 2011. Hillcrest Community Centre was an option, but reserving a bike was a bit of a dodgy business. I had heard rumour of a dedicated spinning facility somewhere off Broadway that was, as this lady put it «truly hardcore». I Googled «spinning Vancouver» and Cadence’s name came up. I came to Cadence for my complimentary first class, and was put at ease immediately by the attitude here, and shortly after that, by the instructor’s professionalism and enthusiasm. My first «customer experience» was nothing short of extraordinary.
At last, I felt «stoked» again. So, I signed up. Now, I come for 5 to 6 classes a week, and do weight work one day a week.
At Cadence, I’m inspired to work harder, be better, to push my limits and go beyond my comfort zone. I’m inspired to eat healthier, and now eat far less meat and processed foods, more vegetarian and vegan choices. I’m down to 182 pounds, but am not obsessed about my weight, because I’m so pleased with my overall appearance, health, and vitality. I’m wearing a size 31 waist now!

I’m new to Vancouver and still trying out new classes. I’d done spin a few times before, but Shirley really kicked my butt! She teaches the Friday night classes at 5:30 which worked great for my sweat date with my wife. Mike, the owner, was very friendly and welcoming. He came right over to me when I walked in and introduced himself then helped me get my bike set up.
During the class, there was another instructor that was available if you needed any help with your bike or if you needed your water filled up… what service!
I highly recommend this studio if you are in need of a great workout!
Great job, Mike. You have built a great vibe to your spin studio. ;)

Have been to many spin classes around Vancouver – Rep1, Ron Zalko, UBC Birdcoop, community centres, etc. Cadence cycling is far and away the best. This is a dedicated spinning studio – not an after thought after building a gym. They have biking shoes that you can use, towel service, bananas to refuel after class and great service. All schedules can be viewed AND booked online. Mike runs a great class and the whole atmosphere is really good. Will be going back for more…

Can’t believe no one Unilocaled about this studio yet! My first time today was great! Great location and atmosphere, clean, bright studio! Music was way better than some of the spinning places I’ve been to in Vancouver. The instructor was really energetic and pushed us to our max level! it was like the celeb packed spinning studios in california, you know, good music, good vibe. Definitely felt the burn, will do the monthly membership for sure! my legs were definitely shaky when i was walking to my car! Now I can eat whatever i want on the weekend without feeling guilty! the studio dog was super cute, makes spinning a lot desirable when you stare at him during some hard climbs. only thing is i wish they had another shower stall. but when it doesn’t get busy its all good! definitely the best spinning studio in Vancouver!