SoulCycle HDYD - Hudson Yards — Local services in New York

I feel like people give 5 stars for location being near Hudson yards and the high line and not for the studio it self. The spinning studio is nice and big. However, the class format is horrible. You spin with zero to non resistance for 45 highly choreographed minutes. Not a workout, not safe for your knees or back. There are no changing rooms nor enough locker space. The locker space is co-ed so good luck trying to change with all the people around you trying to put their stuff away and change their shoes. There are 4-5 showers with no changing space. The showers get overcrowded so after a class you need to wait 30-40 Minutes to get in the shower while the crowd for the next class bumps into you in the small space. After you shower there is no space to dry and change you have to go dripping wet to the bathroom area, only 2, and if you are lucky, one will be unoccupied for you to get in an change. If not good luck trying to change next to the sinks while people come on and out. Not a great experience for the price...

Nothing felt more freeing than my first outdoor cycle at 8am. I love that this is an option! The music moved me from pop to rock, the instructor pushed me harder while making it fun, all while having the backdrop of the Vessel to my back view, the sparkle of the water under the morning sun to my side view, the fresh breeze flowing -- it all just gave me the best morning! Not to mention, while strangers passed by, hearing you unabashedly sing along to Taylor Swift as you have your headphones on (because why not). The complete experience was everything I didn't know I needed in coming back to NYC and finding a new fitness place to go to for restoration as I navigate my way in and out of this pandemic. I would definitely take this...

So much fun that I need to go back. Staff are friendly and helpful. If this is your first time and you aren't familiar with spinning OR have spinning shoes then arrive 15 minutes early so that the staff can set up your bike and provide you with shoes.

Also, in addition to arriving early/on time, be sure to check-in on the app because reserved bikes are released a few minutes before class...