Just took my first CycleBar class and loved my experience from when I walked into the door till I left drenched in sweat. I had done cycling classes before at a local gym, but it was nowhere near as intense and fun.
The gym is super clean and has all the amenities you could want. You register and reserve your bike prior to class online and just check in on iPads when you walk in. The coolest part is you can choose to have your class ranking (based on your power rating) public/private. For competitors like me, seeing where I am among others gives me a little extra motivation. There are plenty of lockers, a water station, towels, and even hairs ties for the sometimes forgetful folks like me.
My instructor was great. She was intense yet super motivating. Her song choices were a mix up of today's hits and some early 2000s classics (a little Xtina anyone?). Music videos play while you're riding which is a great distraction when your thighs are on fire!
I loved my experience so much my friend and I both bought the 10 classes for $99 (normal drop in rates are $20/class). Can't wait to go back!