FAQs
Please note: At the close of 2024, we stopped running these.
Virtual Rides
Are these open to anyone?
These are member only rides. If you want to become one, or are just curious about what that entails, please visit the membership page. If you still want to ride with us but the membership isn’t your thing, consider joining our Sunday group ride!
Do I need a smart trainer?
No! You can use whatever you’ve got handy, whether that’s a smart trainer, regular trainer, spin bike, you name it!
How do the virtual rides work?
Once you have submitted your application for the membership and paid your dues, you’ll receive the Zoom link and workout details each week. We start at 6pm on the dot, beginning with a warm up for a bit whilst we chat (and in case anyone is running a bit late). After the warm up, we begin the workout. From there, you have the option to follow the instruction or just cycle at your own pace.
Are these rides intense?
If you want them to be :) We have a designated workout for each Wednesday ride, each one designed to push you. But you don’t have to follow it. If you just want to show up and spin at your own pace, you are more than welcome to do that. The main goal is that you just ride. You do you.
How long do they typically last?
It varies, but we try to keep them under an hour. A good range is 45-60 minutes.
I’m a bit self-conscious about working out in a group. Will it be weird?
While we’re chatting during the warm up, we’ve got our cameras turned on so we can see and talk to each other, do any necessary intros, etc. Once the workout begins, the screen will switch to the workout timer. At that point you are free to turn off your camera if you’d like. Most people keep theirs on, but it’s up to you!
Will there be music?
Yes! We’ll build a collaborative Spotify playlist so you can have some music to get you through the workout. Most members turn their microphones off after the warmup (because hearing someone breathing heavily can be awkward), so if you want to hear your own jams, go for it! But feel free to pipe in at any time if you have a question.