When I first walked in it was kind of like that scene in Legally Blonde where Elle walks into the non-costume party dressed as a Playboy Bunny, but only because everyone else was dressed in their usual mix of Soul-branded apparel and LuluLemon. Thankfully, anyone who acknowledge my sparkly hot pants took a moment to compliment my nod to the theme (including Nick S., naturally I did an internal *woot, woot* when this happened, despite the fact that it was the big push most instructors do to challenge you right before you switch to arms).
The ride was great. My favorite thing about SoulCycle is the great lengths they go to to coordinate the movement to the play list, so the theme just kicks it up a notch (provided that you like the artist). “Marry the Night,” “Born This Way,” and, my personal favorite, “You and I” were all included and Nick S. even managed to slip in a Gaga song I wasn’t familiar with – well played, sir.
The crowd at the Roslyn SoulCycle can be a little standoffish at times, but everyone checked their egos at the door for this ride and I loved it! Guys, girls, 15 year-old North Shore girls riding courtesy of their ridiculous allowances, we were all one in the light of the grapefruit-scented candles.
Nick S. was fantastic — not only did he instruct a kick-butt class, as per usual, but he showed up all Gaga-ed out in a blonde wig, over-sized sunglasses, patterned sports bra and crops, topped with a denim vest emblazoned with “Born This Way” on the back. Bravo, Nick S., bravo.
Bottom line: if you have the opportunity, I highly recommend checking out a theme ride at a SoulCycle near you.
OMG! This sounds awesome. I want a theme exercise night…
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Liz, they do so many more theme rides in the city, you should definitely check one out. I know they've done country music rides in the past!
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