Soul Cycle – 54th Street

This place is great! It is a small studio, but super clean and all the classes I have been to are amazing. I particularly like the theme rides (I went to a Hamilton one last night with Drew B and it was unreal, and I went to a Beyonce ride a few weeks ago that was also really great). I haven’t had a bad teacher yet! But, I need to be honest the thing that made me come to Unilocal and write a review was the staff. Yesterday, in the middle of class my entire clip from my shoe came off my shoe and got stuck on the bike. I ran out of class thinking I was done, but the staff was amazing! Within a matter of minutes I had a different pair of shoes, and was set up on a different bike in the studio. At the end of class they fixed my shoes so that the clips won’t come off next time. Wow! I will def. be back for more spinning!

This was my first time at Soul Cycle, little lone a bicycling class. I was completely blown away. Definitely not your typical gym atmosphere, think gym meets spa! From the fresh lemon scented candles to the endless supply of lush bathroom products and towels, I was very impressed.
Now after taking the class I can see why they took this approach… you need to be pampered! Most classes run about 45 minutes and if you get there early you can do a warm-​up and they do a cool-​down stretch afterwards, so really closer to an hour. You have to wear special shoes to get on the bikes, which I learned takes a lot of practice. Probably not the best idea to take your first class in a crunched 1 hour lunch break, but I have no regrets!
Think intense dance class but on a bike. The music, packed out room, lighting and instructors make this a workout you’ll go all out for. I’m still feeling it 2 days later…
My only complaint would be the cost… it’s a little expensive at $ 34 a class. But they do offer memberships… also very pricey. But I guess you really get what you pay for. If you want an intense tour de France workout experience go to Soul Cycle. Your thighs and butt will thank you later!

I love love love soul cycle especially this one. The staff is so incredibly friendly I just want to stop in there on my way to work for a burst of friendly positivity.
The place is spotless and the locker layout is great and gives enough space where you don’t get the side eye from the girl who doesn’t have quite as nice leggings as you!!!
Rich is the reason why I come to soul cycle I took the first class he ever taught ten months ago and it really got me in the groove of working out again. He inspires with love and great music and leaves the drill sergeant stuff out of it.
Do yourself a favor and take one of Rich’s classes!!!

I have done cycling/​spinning classes at multiple gyms and flywheel.
Soulcycle is not my jam because it feels more like going to club then a body shattering experience. With that said I see why the company and the place are so successful from a business perspective.
The staff, the place, and class format are very gripping and completely see how they have developed a cult like following.