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"On August 12, BYKlyn Cycle is opening BYKlyn Yard, a pop-up outdoor studio at 421 Dean Street that will have sun sails to provide shade and recycled astro turf complete with old soccer lines.
Each class will be 45 minutes of high intensity cardio: battle hills, flats, sprints, and intervals.
Eighteen bikes will be spread at least 6 feet apart at the pop-up, with masks available for all riders and staff. In fact, there will be a "battery" of safety protocols, including health waivers, hourly equipment sanitization, and touch points have been minimized—there will be no hand weights, no water-refills and no hair ties..."
https://www.timeout.com/newyork/news/nycs-first-outdoor-cycling-studio-is-opening-in-brooklyn-073120
“We have riders of all different ages, genders, races, and affiliations,” she said. “That inclusivity is who we are. I think a lot of the big gyms can be intimidating. If you look at our instructor profiles, many are older. Many don’t have perfect bodies. We have many instructors of color. That speaks to and brings in a clientele that’s far more ‘Brooklyn.’”
"Indoor cycling classes, however, require gear that cannot easily be carried to and fro. So Amy Glosser, the owner of BYKlyn in Park Slope, opened a “studio” in an empty lot near the Barclays Center. Cyclists listen to pumping beats while wearing wireless headphones, so as not to disturb the neighbors...."
https://www.nytimes.com/2020/08/21/nyregion/coronavirus-nyc-outdoor-restaurants.html
"...There'll be shades to keep riders cool, an astroturf floor, and markings on the ground to ensure social distancing.
All 18 bikes will be at least six feet apart, both riders and staff will wear masks, guests will have to sign health waivers, and equipment will be sanitized every hour.
Each workout class will be 45 minutes long, consisting of battle hills, flats, sprints, and intervals.
What's more, noise disturbance will be kept to a minimum by playing music through headphones silent disco-style, with a Sound Off wireless music system. "
https://www.insider.com/outdoor-cycling-studio-opening-new-york-coronavirus-precautions-2020-8
"Although cycling classes won’t be held if the temperature rises over 90 degrees or if it rains, Glosser hopes her bikers will continue after the summer ends.
“Even when it gets cold, I hope people put on sweats and come on over,” she says.
To minimize noise and filter out buzz from traffic and passers-by, spinners wear SoundOff headphones so they can hear the teacher and the music at their own desired volume..."
https://nypost.com/2020/08/07/nyc-gyms-dream-up-creative-outdoor-workouts-despite-closures/
"I’m inspired by all the first-time students. Those who have never worked out—or not in a very long time. Since our vibe is welcoming and non-judgmental, we get many women who find us and change their lives to include fitness. I’m also inspired by the intense start-up culture of NYC with amazing new businesses like the Wing and Ask Tia..."
https://bfsconferences.com/2019/03/01/bfs-nyc-2019-speakers-five-questions-with-amy-glosser/
"Cycling is one of the most popular workouts in NYC, but one that had to sadly be sidelined due to the pandemic. Well, that’s no longer the case thanks to this creative new pop-up by studio BYKlyn Cycle.
Located in a backyard-like space (dubbed “BYKlyn Yard”), there are 18 bikes all spaced at least six feet apart. There will be masks provided for all riders and staff, health waivers, hourly equipment sanitization, and a many other safety protocols outlined on the BYKlyn website...."
