Best Cycling Classes in Athens – Cycling classes not only provide an intense workout but also social interactions with other bikers and instructors, making it a great option if you are looking for a new exercise routine.
According to Healthline, indoor cycling classes have various benefits, including weight loss, improved strength and endurance.
A lot of cycling studios have special offers and discounts during the summer, making this the perfect time to try out a cycling class.
All of the studios listed below also offer a first free class so you can test it out before paying for classes!
Here’s the best Cycling Classes in Athens, Georgia
- Pūrvelo
- HOTWORX
- Classic City Cycling
Pūrvelo
Founded in Charlottesville, VA in 2015, Pūrvelo has made its way to Athens as is located inside The Mark apartment complex.
The classes are done in candlelight and there are no mirrors, which made me feel less intimidated about others watching me when I was struggling during the intense workout.
The studio offers standard and express classes, with the standard classes being 45 minutes long and the express classes being 30 minutes long.
The music blasts during the classes, giving you a beat to ride along with easily. This makes it feel more like dancing than cycling at points too.
I had a very personal experience when I attended a class there. They even put my name on a sign welcoming me when I walked in!
Address: 235 Oconee Street, Suite J, Athens, GA 30601
Website: https://purvelocycle.com/
HOTWORX
HOTWORX differs from most traditional workout studios, offering various classes with infrared heat absorption. These classes are taught by virtual instructors inside a HOTWORX sauna!
According to the HOTWORX website, infrared exercise increases your metabolism. They state that every 1.8 degrees of core body temperature increase generally increases your metabolism rate by over 10 percent.
The studio has a variety of classes beyond cycling, including hot yoga, hot pilates, hot core and hot row.
Since the classes are done within saunas that can fit no more than 3 members, it is an intimate workout experience where you do not feel pressured by a large class.
When I tried out one of their cycling classes, it was only 15 minutes long. At first, I thought this was very short but when I was in the class I understood why.
With the intense heat, it would be very challenging to exceed that time limit without exhausting yourself.
Address: 496 Baxter St B, Athens, GA 30605
Website: https://www.hotworx.net/studio/athens
Classic City Cycling
Classic City Cycling offers one to two indoor cycling classes each day, consisting of an upbeat choreographed workout that an instructor will guide you through.
According to the studio’s website, the owner, Crystal Rene de Cotret, graduated from the University of Georgia and later became a physician assistant specializing in cardiothoracic and vascular surgery.
Standard classes are 45 minutes long, including a guided cool-down stretch at the end.
With the studio being equipped with fun lights and lively music, it feels more like a party than a cycling class.
Some classes even have a theme, ranging from Chris Brown vs. Usher to a rodeo ride!
Address: 230 W. Clayton Street, Athens, GA 30601
Website: https://www.classiccitycycling.com/
