Psycle

Overall great experience. Just a few hiccups! 1 — I went on a buddy pass with a friend to try it out for the first time. I’ve done many spin classes before, but never a «soul cycle» type class. The front desk wasn’t the most friendly. They assumed I’d know how it all worked and that I should already know my spin shoe size (I’m on US sizing… still learning the conversion!). After being checked in, we made our way to the locker rooms. Really nice! Lots of extras and very clean. I’d actually use these locker rooms! Then you walk down stairs to a dark basement crammed with bikes. The lights are dimly lit and it feels grimy. There were a few instructors walking around helping everyone adjust their bikes and get clipped in properly (nice!). Then the instructor walks in, the lights go dark, the music starts pumping, and the neon lights start flashing. You RIDE! The class was 45 minutes long, but only felt like a 20 minute class — it went by so fast! And the instructor is loads of fun and full of energy. Great overall workout! Afterwards, you turn your shoes and towel in (towels provided on each bike) and head out. They have a smoothie/​juice bar available too.
Overall, I loved it. But would I pay £20/​CLASS for it? Not sure… maybe if I had some great discount.

Thought I’d give it a spin! Boom Boom.
Here’s how Psycle works:
1. You buy credits
2. You book a class online and select a bike. Then laugh at the ridiculous photograph of the instructor and their biog (usually they are also professional dancers or something excitingly fun)
3. You turn up. They give you weird cycling shoes in your size.
4. Once changed — you go to the studio pick up a few weights from the side and then go to the bike you selected
5. Put your weird cycling shoes on and somehow get your feet to clip into the pedals. (This isn’t as easy as it sounds but if you put your hand up there is help setting up your bike at this point. Also if you are a newbie remember to ask how to unclip your shoes.)
6. Ogle at your instructor in person
7. cycle and RAVE AND RAVE AND RAVE AND RAVE
8. Do the weight section
9. Rave for a teeny bit more. Then go.
Basically Psycle is a bit like a massive club, with ridiculously beautiful instructors, crazy neon lighting and perfectly timed tunes. Only you have to cycle in time with the music for 45 minutes whilst moving around, pressing down occasionally and sticking your bum out every now and again (no different from my usual turn on the dancefloor really). It was energising and a lot of fun. However it focused less on the spiritual and motivational side, and more on the ‘lets bounce and dance’ side.
Personally I have got more in the past exercise wise from smaller spin classes as the class sizes are quite big and very impersonal so you can feel a bit detached. And if you are at the back — like I was one time, you can not see the instructor very well at all.
Unlike in a normal spin classes where they might come to your aid if they spot something is wrong, once the class is underway the instructor won’t stop to help you out. I ended up accidentally unclipping my shoes and not being able to get them back on the pedals for at least 5 minutes (I know I am a special case), and there was no one to help me. However if it was something more serious, I don’t think the instructor would realise that too, given how dark it is and the class size. They could do with having an assistant standing by on the floor of the studio during the classes (they have one at the beginning but they leave as soon as the class starts).
Psycle have great changing rooms — with no need to bring any toiletries and towels what so ever — they have it all. Well accept face moisturiser — bring that.
I did enjoy Psycle — at points I think I became insanely joyous and giddy with pleasure as the exercise endorphines kicked in, in sync with the music and the lighting. I am not sure I will be going regularly due to the prohibitive cost of each class, but it’s pretty brilliant to feel like you’ve gone to a big dancey rave in your lunch hour. You go back to the office feeling very energised and like you’re in on a big secret, Very energising. I’d love to go with friends.

Great classes. Great instructors. But nothing puts one off like terrible customer service. Danielle, Sal and Rhian, must have been to the same school for this! Or perhaps the crap rolls down from the top! Care to comment Rhian?

Psycle is like nothing I’ve ever experienced before. I’ve been to my fair share of spin classes, but Psycle is much different.
The studio itself is very nice. It’s extremely clean, stylish, and filled with nice little touches. In the women’s changing room, they have high end hair straighteners, deodorant, hair ties, etc. A towel is already waiting for you at your bike. They provide clippy shoes for your spin session. The list could really go on!
I thought the classes I attended were good as well. It’s a whole body workout, meaning you do upper body exercises and use weights during the class. You’re on your feet for a lot of the class so I wouldn’t recommend Psycle for someone who is looking for a non weight bearing exercise. It’s an intense workout, but that’s what you should get out of a good spin class. I wasn’t a fan of how intense the music and lights were. At a couple points in the class, it was completely pitch black with the music blaring. Why? No clue. At these moments I actually thought I was in a nightclub with some spin bikes.
All in all — great spin class. 1 star off because I feel like the classes are a little too big for instructors to give you any attention if something goes wrong mid cycle and it’s just too expensive! It starts at £20 per class, and only gets marginally cheaper when you buy classes in bulk.

I recently moved to London from New York and was a bit concerned that I wouldn’t find a studio similar to FlyWheel or SoulCycle. However, Psycle is as good if not better as those found back home. There are no monitors on the bikes to tell you what your RPM’s are and there are no TV’s in the room to track your progress against other riders, but that’s all for the better. There’s no getting lost in the technology but rather just pure focusing on the ride, the workout and the music. The instructors are top notch and really encourage you to follow along and keep up with the rest of the class. The rest of the studio — par for the course — locker rooms, shoes, towels, staff — all are great. Am definitely purchasing additional credits for future classes!

Before visiting London, I found Psycle on Unilocal.When i arrived, I was warmly greeted, and received the utmost of service and absolutely loved my experience with Psycle. I rode first with Rhian, who is a powerhouse with excellent song choice, and really pushed me past my comfort zone. Next, I took a class with Sal, who integrated Christmas music, house, and soul in a way I did not know was possible. There is individualized attention, they fit your bike to the T, the place is spotless, and has a wonderful energy. Perhaps the biggest delight was Becky, she was so kind and gave me loads of recommendations for healthy food, juice bars, and simply sharing her insights of London. I will be back to Psycle, mark my words! Thank you for jump starting my holiday and New Year, Cheers.

I’m an indoor cycling instructor in California, so I HAD to come to Psycle since I had read so much about it in magazines. The studio was easy to get to from the Tube. It is big, clean and has a lovely locker room. I believe they have yoga but I was there for the cycle classes. I took two. The first was with Tim. He was funny yet serious. He played great music but as an American, I recognized maybe one song. I’ll be checking out hi s playlist on Spotify! The class flew by and was fun. I’ve never been to London before and had a little bit of a hard time understanding what he was saying but his demo was good and caught on fast. This morning I took Rhian’s class. Since she was from Canada, I could understand her a bit better. She focused a lot on speed and arms. I knew a few more of her songs. Her class was also fun and flew by. Neither of them taught a lot like «SoulCycle» but we were still dancing on our bikes, just the way I like it!

Had a great experience here.
The locker rooms are huge, beautiful, and clean. Very nice amenities. Booking is so easy and the staff is very friendly and helpful. The shoes are clean and so are the studios.
The workout was agreat and physically challenging. My only wish was to be «inspired mentally» a little more as stated in Psycle’s mission statement.
Can’t wait to return the next time I’m in London!