Best Spin Studio: YYC Cycle

photography by Neil Zeller

YYC Cycle

A regular winner of the Best of Calgary awards, YYC Cycle is always down to get your heart pumping with their unique workout experience. They turn down the lights, turn up the tunes and coach you through a series of movements choreographed to music, leaving your body and mind feeling energized. With daily classes taught by talented motivators, YYC Cycle builds a platform for community and impact within their studios.

With a team of 230 people, YYC Cycle was tremendously impacted by the COVID-19 outbreak across their three Calgary locations. Each location closed onMarch 16th, forcing the temporary lay off of 97 per cent of their staff. Even though the company has lost hundreds of thousands of dollars due to lost revenue and accrued expenses, YYC Cycle has weathered the storm and is ready to come back stronger than ever. This shutdown was not without its bruises as the business has made the tough decision to close their Avenida studio due to this impact. They are still grateful to have their remaining locations and a new studio set to open this year in the University District.

YYC Cycle happily opened their doors again on June 19th after their three-month shutdown. A regular drop-in class purchased this re-opening day also got the participant a cone and scoop of Village Ice Cream, a fun collaboration to help support a fellow small business during this time. You can support this local spin studio by spreading the word or showing up for one of their upcoming sweaty classes.

FIRST RUNNER UP: ONE CYCLE

SECOND RUNNER UP: OTHER