INDOOR CYCLING


ENTERING A NEW CYCLE


Cycling microgyms are bringing a buzz to fitness markets around the world. Kath Hudson rounds up some of the different offerings and business models


ATHLETE LAB LONDON, UK


design of the pro-level training sessions, data and sports performance is high on the agenda.


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• Designed for those who want to improve their cycling performance


• Expert coaches who have competed at a high level themselves


• Power-based training for quick results • A scientifi c, data-based approach to training


CADENCE PERFORMANCE LONDON, UK


cycling microgym above a cycling shop in south London, Cadence Performance offers everything a cycling enthusiast could want under one roof. Services include childcare,


a café, and bike repair and maintenance. Expansion in greater London is on the cards in the near future, and potentially further afield within five years.


• Sessions available for silver riders (over 60s), mums (with child-minding available), sportive road riders,


FOUNDER: Frank Beechinor SUPPLIER: Wattbike FINER DETAIL:


competitive cyclists and triathletes


• Classes provide a pathway into outdoor cycling, helping riders gain confi dence and fi tness


• Yoga and pilates classes also available, as these offer benefi ts for cyclists – helping to prevent injury by


stretching muscles, improving posture, balance, power and limb alignment


The cycling studio is located above a cycling shop in south London


“As cyclists ourselves, we’d spent time in bike shops, bike fitting centres and coffee shops after a ride, but never had we been anywhere with all this under one roof” Frank Beechinor, founder


72 Read Health Club Management online at healthclubmanagement.co.uk/digital January 2015 © Cybertrek 2015


FOUNDERS: Michael Flynn and Neil Franks SUPPLIER: Adjustabikes, which replicate the experience of a real road bike FINER DETAIL:


Performance focus: Athlete Lab offers power-based training for quick results


“Our Shane Sutton Method is the same as the pros ride, enabling you to push yourself to your limits and know you’re improving with every visit” Anna McKay, manager


eal bikes. Unreal results!” is the strap line, and with British Cycling’s performance director Shane Sutton consulting in the


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