This is a very popular cycle studio in YEG. It has recently moved locations and is located on Jasper and 117th.
I really wanted to write this because no where at all was I told that there would be flashing strobe lights on the ceiling. I was kind of shuttled into the place very quickly, there was no orientation or safety warning etc. I was helped onto a bike, which I appreciated, but that was about all the customer service I received. It was honestly so busy, like a zoo. I would recommend calling beforehand and going at one of their less busy times if you need a bit of extra support. Staff were clearly swamped and running around trying to get everything handled. Even then, the class started late.
Now, I am not epileptic, but I do take an anti-convulsant for light sensitivity. I was stunned that there was no warning about these lights. I think this is a serious safety issue. For those who are epileptic or at risk of seizures, this type of lighting needs to be explained so they have the opportunity to either take an anti-convulsant or just opt out of trying the class completely. Since I was shuttled in so fast, I had no warning about these lights at all. Thankfully, I had taken my anti-convulsant that morning, so was not at risk. It's just crazy to me that there was no warning or safety orientation. I was thinking that there maybe was a warning on the paper I signed when I came in, but there was no reading of the paper - it was simply "Sign this and tell me your shoe size".
Otherwise the class was good. I had Lindsey (?) I believe. She was a great motivator. I would absolutely take that class again.
The studio itself is clean and seems well taken care of. Everything is kind of all over the place, but that isn't really a problem for me. In the actual spin rooms, there are a lot of bikes so you can imagine they can really fill a room!
Water fountain at the front of the studio has seriously cold water! It stayed cold all class, so I was very happy about that. read more