SoulCycle Expands U.S. Outdoor Pop-Ups & Silent Disco Experience

SANTA MONICA, CA — When the pandemic hit, SoulCycle opted to shift its model and move bikes outside for riders from Santa Monica to across the U.S. Now, the company is continuing to expand its pop-up outdoor locations to help riders clip in and keep moving to the silent disco and instructors throughout the hard-hitting class.

Dozens of pop-ups are slated to open this spring across the country, including in Chicago and Denver — and another location will be the first across the pond in London. Each will continue using the silent disco, wireless headphones to instruct and motivate riders.

"Utilizing HUSHconcerts cutting edge gear and expertise, SoulCycle Outside has grown into the ultimate group fitness experience, offering riders its signature 45-minute indoor cycling class outside, allowing riders to move, ride to the beat and reconnect with their SoulCycle family," the company announced this week.

With the expansion, the company plans to add even more silent disco technology from HUSHconcerts to the rides.

“SoulCycle Outside has made a remarkable difference in the health and well-being of so many during this challenging time,” HUSHconcerts CEO Robbie Kowal said in a statement. “We look forward to working with SoulCycle to power the continued expansion of that noble effort.”

SoulCycle Outside uses HUSHconcerts’ HUSHpro system to help people connect to instructors on the SoulCycle bikes at outdoor spaces. The silent disco technology helps to maximize engagement between riders while also minimizing noise disturbance. Riders can connect directly to what their instructor is saying throughout the workout.

The audio quality and range from HUSHpro help riders adjust volume levels depending on how they feel and enjoy the immersive experience set to great dance tracks and inspiring songs.

Riders are still required to wear face masks and SoulCycle continues to heighten the cleaning process for the headphones, bikes and the overall space.

SoulCycle has opened more than 20 outdoor popups during the pandemic in California, New York, Maryland, DC, New Jersey, Florida, Georgia and Washington. The Santa Monica site has evolved into an outdoor gym and playground in the pandemic, with nearby Rumble Boxing joining the rooftop deck to help people stay in shape during the difficult time.

Check out SoulCycle.com to check for upcoming openings this spring.

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