I tried 3 popular Charlotte cycle studios – here’s where to ride based on your personality

Cycling is a fitness activity that provides a killer lower body workout that will literally whoop your butt into shape. I love it.

Recently, I visited three Charlotte cycling studios: Cycle South, First Wind Cycling and Fitness, and Flywheel. Here are my thoughts on each.

CycleSouth

Launch yourself out the door and get your blood flowing with one of our morning classes! We are sure to have a class time that fits in with your busy schedule. Follow the link to view the schedule. #cyclesouth #getyourbeat #nothingfeelsbetterthanstrong __ #parkroad #elizabethclt #plazamidwood #myerspark #uptowncharlotte #cltfitness #clt #charlottesgotalot #charlotte #704 #qc

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Location: Uptown
Classes: Cycle (45 mins), Cycle 60 (60 mins), and Express Lunch (30 min)
Schedule: here
Studio Vibe: Calm and collected
Equipment: Adjustable cycle bike with adjustable resistance knob
Studio Pros:

• Candlelit class
• Beat Based Cycling
• Suggested pace, but encouraged to take own pace
• Reflection/Quiet Portion
• Themed Classes
• Provides Locks for Lockers
• Limited Cycling Shoes available for borrow

Conclusion: Go to this studio if you like to do group classes but not strict cues or threatening classes.

First Wind Cycle and Fitness

Have you found your First Wind yet? There’s plenty of ways to get involved this month with membership specials, small group training programs, and more! Come check us out, take a cycling class, a combo class, or sign up for a free personal training session. We can’t wait to see you! 👀

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Location: South End
Classes: See the Ride (45 mins), Feel the Ride (45 mins), Meet me at the Barre (50 mins), Get a Ride to the Barre (50 mins), More than the Ride (50 mins), and Strength and Core (30 mins)
Schedule: here
Studio Vibe: Vibrant and upbeat
Equipment: Adjustable cycle bikes that move side to side, have an RPM monitoring screen, and have an adjustable resistance knob.
Studio Pros:

• Large variety of classes
• No mirrors in cycle room and sweet graffiti on the walls

• Added upper body workout with turning bikes
• Themed classes
• Brings in adoptable dogs (SO CUTE!!)
• Cycle shoes available for borrow

Conclusion: Go to this studio if you like to switch up your workout and like a family workout atmosphere.

Flywheel

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Location: Cotswold
Classes: Fly 45 (45 mins) and Fly 60 (60 mins)
Studio Vibe: Modern and energetic
Equipment: Adjustable cycle bikes with RPM monitoring screen, adjustable resistance knob, and has weights attached to bikes. They also have screens in the cycle room that shows all cyclists and their progress.
Studio Pros:

• Competitive Vibe
• Weight Portion of class for whole body workout
• High- Technology Monitoring
• Cycle shoes available to borrow
• High Tech Lockers

Conclusion: Go to this studio if a little competition fuels your fire.