{"id":2441677,"date":"2019-03-13T09:30:19","date_gmt":"2019-03-13T15:30:19","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.aspentimes.com\/?p=301484"},"modified":"2019-03-13T09:30:19","modified_gmt":"2019-03-13T15:30:19","slug":"indoor-cycling-that-delivers-sweat-and-smiles","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/alwaysmountaintime.com\/kspn\/local-news\/indoor-cycling-that-delivers-sweat-and-smiles\/","title":{"rendered":"Indoor cycling that delivers sweat and smiles"},"content":{"rendered":"<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"768\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.aspentimes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2019\/03\/IMG_1233-1024x768.jpg\" class=\"attachment-large size-large wp-post-image\" alt=\"Photos courtesy of Cyclebar Aspen.\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.aspentimes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2019\/03\/IMG_1233-1024x768.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.aspentimes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2019\/03\/IMG_1233-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/cdn.aspentimes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2019\/03\/IMG_1233-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/cdn.aspentimes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2019\/03\/IMG_1233-e1552433254347.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\"><figcaption><strong>Former Colorado Gov. John Hickenlooper, center left, after a recent charity ride at Cyclebar Aspen.<\/strong><br \/>Photos courtesy of Cyclebar Aspen.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>Thanks to a welcoming community and motivating instructors, Cyclebar offers a workout that fun and challenging without any intimidation<\/p>\n<p><em>By Lauren Glendenning<br \/><\/em>Brought to you by Cyclebar Aspen<\/p>\n<p>Walking into a gym or workout studio can be intimidating, especially for those who aren\u2019t regular exercisers or have fallen a bit off a steady routine.<br \/>That\u2019s not the vibe at Cyclebar Aspen, though, where fitness isn\u2019t something for which to be intimidated.<\/p>\n<div class=\"swift-gallery\" readability=\"6.4615384615385\">\n<ul id=\"imageGallery-301484-224\" class=\"gallery list-unstyled\">\n<li data-thumb=\"https:\/\/cdn.aspentimes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2019\/03\/IMG_1233-150x150.jpg\" data-src=\"https:\/\/cdn.aspentimes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2019\/03\/IMG_1233-1024x768.jpg\" data-sub-html=\"Photos courtesy of Cyclebar Aspen. | Former Colorado Gov. John Hickenlooper, center left, after a recent charity ride at Cyclebar Aspen.\" class=\"h-100\">\n<div class=\"row no-gutters h-100\">\n<div class=\"col my-auto\" readability=\"7.5\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.aspentimes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2019\/03\/IMG_1233-1024x768.jpg\" alt=\"Photos courtesy of Cyclebar Aspen.\"><\/p>\n<div class=\"caption\" readability=\"10\">\n<p><strong>Former Colorado Gov. John Hickenlooper, center left, after a recent charity ride at Cyclebar Aspen.<\/strong><br \/>Photos courtesy of Cyclebar Aspen.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li data-thumb=\"https:\/\/cdn.aspentimes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2019\/03\/IMG_0859-e1552433244340-150x150.jpg\" data-src=\"https:\/\/cdn.aspentimes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2019\/03\/IMG_0859-e1552433244340-768x1024.jpg\" data-sub-html=\"Photos courtesy of Cyclebar Aspen. | The studio at Cyclybar Aspen features custom lighting and loud music to create a high-energy indoor cycling experience that motivates riders.\" class=\"h-100\">\n<div class=\"row no-gutters h-100\">\n<div class=\"col my-auto\" readability=\"6.5\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.aspentimes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2019\/03\/IMG_0859-e1552433244340-768x1024.jpg\" alt=\"Photos courtesy of Cyclebar Aspen.\"><\/p>\n<div class=\"caption\" readability=\"8\">\n<p><strong>The studio at Cyclybar Aspen features custom lighting and loud music to create a high-energy indoor cycling experience that motivates riders.<\/strong><br \/>Photos courtesy of Cyclebar Aspen.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p class=\"caption-toggle\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.aspentimes.com\/news\/indoor-cycling-that-delivers-sweat-and-smiles\/#\" class=\"show-captions\">Show Captions<\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/www.aspentimes.com\/news\/indoor-cycling-that-delivers-sweat-and-smiles\/#\" class=\"hide-captions\">Hide Captions<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p>\u201cWe want to create a family here \u2014 we\u2019re all about community,\u201d says owner Hayley Killam. \u201cEven though it\u2019s a workout and it\u2019s contributing to people\u2019s health and well being, we also want people to feel like they\u2019re part of the community by making everyone feel super comfortable and welcome.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>That\u2019s part of the reason Cyclebar Aspen is participating in the Aspen Workout Class Pass, an $89 pass that provides users access to six gyms one time per month through the end of June. Here are some of the highlights of this spirited indoor cycling studio in the heart of Aspen.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Welcoming atmosphere<\/strong><br \/>Shana Kelley is the manager at Cyclebar Aspen and she knows every rider\u2019s first name.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cI\u2019ve always worked out by myself; I\u2019ve always been intimidated in group classes,\u201d Kelley says. \u201cWe really help people feel comfortable.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>Cyclebar is a workout for all body types. Whether you\u2019re looking to achieve better overall fitness, trying to lose weight or training to be a better outdoor athlete, the workouts can help anyone accomplish their goals, Kelley says.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cWe\u2019ve seen tremendous weight loss in some of our riders, and improved strength and stamina in others,\u201d she says.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Motivational instructors<\/strong><br \/>From themed rides \u2014 think Beyonce vs. Britney, or Van Halen vs. AC\/DC \u2014 to music that motivates you on your most challenging days, Cyclebar is a highly entertaining and energizing workout.<\/p>\n<p>Custom lighting and a top-of-the-line sound system create an environment that gets your heart pumping and sweat dripping.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cAll of our instructors are different \u2014 they bring their personality and music to the class,\u201d Killam says. \u201cPlus, with the dark room and mood lighting, it makes the class go a lot faster.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>Instructors guide each 45-minute ride by suggesting RPM and resistance, but the beauty of an indoor spinning class is that the workout is truly customizable based on each rider\u2019s needs and fitness level.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Performance<\/strong><br \/>Riders set up their private accounts by entering their age, height, weight and gender. This algorithm is combined with watts and RPM, which helps calculate power points on the leaderboard. Riders are then ranked on that board, but there remains an anonymity to it so nobody feels left out or inadequate. The numbers are there for the individual rider, and if you\u2019re not into competition against yourself or anyone else, you can simply opt out.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cThe numbers hold you a lot more accountable so you get the results you want and you improve,\u201d Killam says.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Amenities<\/strong><br \/>What do you need to bring to your first Cyclebar class? Just show up in comfortable workout clothing and the studio will handle the rest. Cyclebar provides filtered water (and a reusable water bottle for you to keep), cycling shoes, sweat towels, lockers, and a shower. When you walk out of your class drenched in sweat, the staff even greets you with an ice-cold wash cloth.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cWe have everything you need \u2014 people don\u2019t need anything but themselves,\u201d Killam says. \u201cI don\u2019t want anyone to feel nervous about showing up.\u201d<\/p>\n<p><strong>Cross-training for outdoor cycling<br \/><\/strong>In Aspen, it\u2019s not hard to see why people like being outside. Outdoor cyclists who might think indoor cycling isn\u2019t for them should give it a try, Killam says, even if they\u2019ve tried indoor spinning before.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cThis is a good way to enhance your fitness and keep up your biking during the winter,\u201d she says.<\/p>\n<p>Cyclebar is a great way to keep up your overall fitness, which also carries over to other sports and activities.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cIt\u2019s such an efficient workout. It can make you a better skier, cyclist or hiker,\u201d Killam says. \u201cEven if you\u2019ve tried spinning at other places, I really encourage people to come try it.\u201d<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.aspentimes.com\/news\/indoor-cycling-that-delivers-sweat-and-smiles\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">via:: The Aspen Times<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Former Colorado Gov. John Hickenlooper, center left, after a recent charity ride at Cyclebar Aspen.Photos courtesy of Cyclebar Aspen. Thanks to a welcoming community and motivating instructors, Cyclebar offers a workout that fun and challenging without any intimidation By Lauren GlendenningBrought to you by Cyclebar Aspen Walking into a gym or workout studio can be [&hellip;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"footnotes":""},"categories":[49],"tags":[],"class_list":{"0":"post-2441677","1":"post","2":"type-post","3":"status-publish","4":"format-standard","6":"category-local-news"},"acf":[],"publishpress_future_action":{"enabled":false,"date":"2026-06-15 07:45:21","action":"change-status","newStatus":"draft","terms":[],"taxonomy":"category","extraData":[]},"publishpress_future_workflow_manual_trigger":{"enabledWorkflows":[]},"distributor_meta":false,"distributor_terms":false,"distributor_media":false,"distributor_original_site_name":"KSPN The Valley&#039;s Quality Rock","distributor_original_site_url":"https:\/\/alwaysmountaintime.com\/kspn","push-errors":false,"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/alwaysmountaintime.com\/kspn\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2441677","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/alwaysmountaintime.com\/kspn\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/alwaysmountaintime.com\/kspn\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/alwaysmountaintime.com\/kspn\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/2"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/alwaysmountaintime.com\/kspn\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=2441677"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/alwaysmountaintime.com\/kspn\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2441677\/revisions"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/alwaysmountaintime.com\/kspn\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=2441677"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/alwaysmountaintime.com\/kspn\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=2441677"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/alwaysmountaintime.com\/kspn\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=2441677"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}