Saddle

Still in the saddle and still loving it. Great instructors, inspiring music, and the metrics keep you honest.

Saddle provides just as much of an ass kicking as much as it is fun and competitive. Rod really knows what he is doing in there and knows how to keep the customers coming back. First time I went in was for a Unilocal event and it was also my first time spinning. I’m usually more of a Crossfit person so spinning never really crossed my mind. It wasn’t until I walked out of my first session literally drenched in sweat and panting my lungs for my life, that I was pleasantly surprised. I’m sure every other spinning class provides the same outcome but what makes Saddle stand out is the way the classes are held — competitive, fun AND a great workout all in one. The staff who teaches the classes is very well fit to be teaching a class like this. They’re all super enthusiastic about Saddle and you can feel that sitting in one of the classes. My first time we had Ashlee and she made sure we had a superb workout but also that we had a good time. She pushed us just enough for us to feel the burn and left us wanting to come back more.
Rightfully so, I came back and my second time was with Caitlin. Well, let’s just say she didn’t hold back. Hills, sprints, intervals and upper body burns. It was a cocktail of gasping for air and muscles burning in areas I didn’t even know existed. Both Ashlee and Caitlin knew how to tune the workout to the right music that kept our hearts pumping full of adrenaline.
Rod is peddling this place into stardom. Keep it up!

Did a drop in class when visiting. Solid Schwinn bikes. Great instructor. Large screen monitors made the class competitive fun for me. Very clean Enviroment.

Saddle is a cycling/​spinning studio over on Hertel. We went there for the first time and Rod, the owner was super nice and offered a variety of great deals just to get us to try out spinning and see if it was something we’d like to continue doing.
The atmosphere of the class was very upbeat and the spin instructor Ashlee was all about making sure we were making the ride our own, not about competing with others etc (which it’s pretty easy to do for those who are competitive with monitors that show every bike’s stats — you can choose to hide these). But they are all about communication and emailing your stats to you after your ride. I found the class to be fun, engaging, and something that a beginner like myself could get into. Ashlee was a great instructor. So if you are in the business of finding a spin studio or are thinking about getting started, I’d definitely give this place a try!

Had a great time at the Unilocal event at Saddle. The instructor Ashlee was top notch!

Ashlee, Jay and Juliana are great instructors. They use the technology well without making the thing hyper competitive. Rod is a very cool guy and seems committed to improving the gym. I don’t know how it contrasts with Revolution, but Saddle is definitely worth a try!

Time for an update. This studio gets better and better. The bikes remain the same of course, but everyday its open Rod (owner) is thinking about ways to motivate his staff and guests. All sorts of contests and promotions are being run weekly, check the website.
He’s created some events with other studios in town to make new and different workouts for everyone.
There are «century rides» for those interested in long times in the saddle.
There are morning, midday and evening classes.
Its easy to sign up on line, and you can pop in and see if there’s an open bike if in the area at the last minute.
Theres a Unilocal Checkin offer.
The cost per class is very reasonable and well worth it given the quality of the bikes.
The bikes are computerized and you get a nice printout of what you did in the class before you get to your car. You can see improvement over time.
Easy parking in the lot next door or on the street. If those happen to be full, there is parking at the pizza joint or at BK across the street.

Had a great ride at Saddle Cycle — a premium experience at a great value. Highly recommended for beginners or experienced riders.
Instructor Ashlee was upbeat and motivating! The bikes were state of the art and after class we received an email with our stats.
The space was very clean and the staff was very welcoming.
Looking forward to returning to Saddle on a regular basis!