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| - I finally made space in my schedule to check out xcycle! A week membership to check it out as a new member is $30. If you're a spin fan, the classes definitely won't disappoint- no matter which instructor I had, every class was an intense workout. The music is good, the studio has great lighting effects, they have a good variety of time slots available and a user-friendly website to sign up. Of the four instructors I tried, I most liked Amber but all were upbeat and enthusiastic. The Boca Park location is convenient and upscale, with amenities like USB chargers in each locker and Sambalatte coffee available in the morning.
If you're used to other cycle spots, xcycle does not have races or competition tracks, you do not have a ranking screen, and you do not receive individualized stats or data. Bike #25 had a computer error so I couldn't even view my distance, resistance, etc, to track on my own. Also, the audio here is crazy-loud even my hearing-impaired self needed to use the (complimentary!) ear plugs. How the regulars don't have tinnitus, I don't know.
Note that you will need to have your own cycle shoes or rent a pair ($2). They also charge a pretty steep ($15!!) cancellation or late-cancel fee, though the policy is pretty common. I'll keep an eye on their social media pages for discounts and special events to pop in every so often.
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