CycleStudio Suspends Operations

Mollie May 15, 2012 at 06:09 pm

I was at a cycle-pilates class from 11:15 am - 12:30 pm on Sunday and they (the instructor and the receptionist) gave no indication whatsoever that they were going to be shutting down in a couple of hours... anyone know anything else about this?

Kate Moran May 15, 2012 at 06:58 pm

I don't think the instructors or receptionist knew it was coming either, a friend of mine was a teacher there and loved it. I think they need an investor to remain open??

Samantha Kochman May 16, 2012 at 12:33 pm

I'm so bummed about this! Can't believe I have to find a new place for those awesome 5:45am workouts. I haven't been able up find info about this anywhere! I was also at the 11:15 class Sunday.
Anyone have recommendations for going elsewhere?

Nichelle May 16, 2012 at 01:47 pm

I was in a class on Saturday and the instructor spoke about upcoming classes and even said "See you next week!". I think they were blindsided as well. Anyone know anything about refunds yet? I bought a groupon and unlimited class pass and haven't heard anything from them. NOT HAPPY!

Snoopy May 16, 2012 at 02:26 pm

X Sport Fitness on King Street (near I395)is open 24 hours, and they have great classes. Not as close, but the instructors and classes are excellent.

Kelly Matthews May 16, 2012 at 02:38 pm

Body Shop Fitness by Design offers small group training (very close to the Cycle Studio)! See our website for class schedule, www.bodyshopva.com. We offer free Intro classes along with reduced package rates for new clients!

Megan Brown May 16, 2012 at 02:58 pm

Mind the Mat in Del Ray has early morning classes (6am yoga, only 10-12 bucks) along with many other types of specialized Pilates and Yoga classes, even classes for people with injuries or Boot Camps for more intense workshops. There is a Mind the Mat Del Ray and Clarendon. www.mindthemat.com
Shame about CycleStudio, I had heard great things about it!

Tyler May 16, 2012 at 05:42 pm

Nicelle - contact Groupon and they will refund you your money.

Emily May 16, 2012 at 05:57 pm

It looks like the Alexandria Y has spinning, but I haven't been able to check it out yet. Does anyone know if any of Cycle Studio's instructors teach elsewhere? I'm really hoping to find some good spinning classes in the same general area as CS.

Mary Brereton May 16, 2012 at 10:12 pm

I was the Spinning/Pilates instructor on Sunday morning & learned about the closing that evening when a neighbor came over with the news. I didn't even get an email, and I have not received an answer to my email asking if I'm going to be paid for that class and the previous 2 weeks.

Mary Brereton May 16, 2012 at 10:16 pm

Emily, I teach Spinning, Pilates (mat & Reformer) and Club Strength at Old Town Sport&Health on N. Fairfax Street. And I know several people are CrossFit addicts & rave about their early morning classes.

Barbara May 19, 2012 at 12:26 am

I was a regular at CycleStudio and very disappointed by their abrupt closing and the fact that they didn't have the courtesy to let people know what was going on. They were bought by Energy Club in Shirlington quite a while ago, maybe it was a corporate decision. Quite a few of Cycle Studio instructors teach at Energy Club, but I am not crazy about the bikes there, or the vibe.
Looking for another cycle studio near home or work, I did a Yelp search and found a brand new studio on in DC, 7th St, SE near Barracks Row called Biker*barre. They had a soft opening this week, with a full slate of classed this weekend and next week. It is 10-15 mins. from Alexandria, non-rush hour. I took two morning classes from two different instructors and both were great. They also offer a barre/ strength training type classes. Here is the website if you want more info: bikerbarre.com

Jen May 20, 2012 at 12:02 am

Check out Revolve in Clarendon. The Instructors are top notch, the classes are high energy and creative (full body using weights and barre for lower body strength and stretching), and the bikes are good quality. Alex the manager is awesome - will invite you with a smile and help you out with whatever you may need!

Jen C. May 21, 2012 at 12:31 am

I just purchased 10 rides for $160.00 and used my first one last Sunday at the 11:15 cycle-Pilates class and also have yet to be contacted about a refund. Just went to Revolve for the first time this morning and had an awesome workout.

GS May 22, 2012 at 04:21 pm

I just contacted Groupon and was told that I would receive a full refund for the purchase price of my 2 annual memberships. That's great news, but I'm so sad that Cycle Studio is gone!

Mary Beatley May 22, 2012 at 10:24 pm

Any chance it will reopen? None of these other places are the same- they all seem like gyms that you have to join.... so disappointing to see such a great place close.

Sarah M May 23, 2012 at 04:59 pm

Head's up monthly membership holders:
CycleStudio apparently has not canceled their automatic billing, because they just charged my credit card today for next month! Of course there is no way to reach anyone there. Having to dispute the charges with my credit card company is a major annoyance, so much so that now I kind of I hope they never do reopen. This is NO way to do business.

Barbara May 23, 2012 at 05:25 pm

Sarah, I think CycleStudio is owned by Energy Club in Shirlington- I wonder if they could help with the billing issue.

GS May 23, 2012 at 09:12 pm

If Energy Club is not of help, you could try contacting Cycle Studio's registered agent (bankruptcy attorney). The agent's contact information is publicly available on Virginia's State Corporation Commission website by searching for Cycle Studio: https://cisiweb.scc.virginia.gov/z_container.aspx

Mary Berger May 24, 2012 at 01:07 am

Mary
I work in Chinatown and just came across a spinning and yoga studio opening in the area in a few months. It's called Art of Spyn and their website is www.theartofspyn.com I emailed them today and got a response right away- they seem to have a great class line up

Emily C May 24, 2012 at 06:26 pm

I checked with Energy Club and they did not own Cycle Studio, unfortunately