Cycledelic, Rochester

Inside the dimly lit studio, where special-effects lights and video projections flicker across the faces of up to 15 riders, the low hum of Cycledelic's FreeMotion stationary bikes is interrupted only by the energizing beats of the instructor's motivating musical selections. Each of the certified spin instructors uses a teaching style that emphasizes a no-frills approach, which allows students to cycle comfortably and at their own pace. Since class sizes are capped out at just more than a dozen, students receive more personalized attention, from getting help with bike fitting to receiving encouraging words through tough simulated hill climbs. Cycledelic's studio sports unisex showers and a separate bathroom, which supports riders' speedy mindset with convenient washup facilities.