Sweating It Out at Cycle Elan

By Laura J. Downey

Alex and I love checking out workout classes around the city so we can share our finds with fellow readers. Recently, we visited Cycle Elan for its 45-minute After Work Corporate Grind Ride. What we really enjoyed about the session was the hip-hop music, colorful overhead lighting, comfortable Schwinn bikes, and motivating instructor, Caroline. Sometimes when you go to a cycling studio, it’s hard to find your bike number after everyone is already seated. So we were happy about the smaller class size, which made it easier for us to locate our bikes. And even when we were waiting for class to begin, it seemed as if everyone knew one another. There is a sense of community here that makes the place special. After class, we were given chilled towels to help us cool off. Honestly, it was the perfect way for us to end our workday.