Today we’d like to introduce you to Chris Sommer.
Chris, let’s start with your story. We’d love to hear how you got started and how the journey has been so far.
I’ve been passionate about fitness for as long as I can remember – running, road biking, mountain biking, etc. I’ve enjoyed going group fitness events like 10ks, marathons, triathlons, multi-day bike events, etc. I’ve also had the entrepreneurial bug for as long as I can remember and had my own small business in the mortgage industry for the past 15 years. I was looking for something new to do… something exciting and fun and something that would make a difference in people’s lives.
My brother-in-law, Scot McBride, was also looking for something new to do as well, following his corporate career, so we partnered up. We explored many different business concepts and were lucky enough to find CycleBar – an exciting, chic, boutique fitness concept that we could get excited and passionate about.
What’s so great about this whole experience is seeing the impact it has on people’s lives. It really changes them… for some it’s about getting fit, for others it’s about “getting away” for a while. The smiles and energy of people coming out of their rides are amazing and infectious.
We’re always bombarded by how great it is to pursue your passion, etc – but we’ve spoken with enough people to know that it’s not always easy. Overall, would you say things have been easy for you?
Any start-up business is challenging with lots of hours. It’s a labor of love though.
So let’s switch gears a bit and go into the CycleBar story. Tell us more about the business.
CycleBar is an amazing, multi-sensory, indoor cycling experience with high-energy workouts in a lively, concert-like atmosphere in a tiered “theater”. It’s fun, challenging and great for all ages and fitness levels. The tie flies by.
Each class is a time to escape, clear your head and work up a sweat. Our hand-picked, incredible instructors (aka CycleStars) are the best of the best and fuel every ride with inspiration, energy and incredible music. And, each instructor brings their unique personality, music choice and riding style to the podium.
Riders’ personal performance data is captured via on-bike computers and emailed to them following each class, as well as stored on their personal accounts. Riders also receive each class’s playlist via email to enjoy again and again.
Our studio staff goes out of their way to make everyone feel welcome and deliver concierge-level service from start to finish… hugs and high fives. We are a community. We like to say “We Ride as One!”
CycleBar also gives back. CycleBar has our CycleGiving program, which raises donation for companies, organizations, and families by hosting indoor rides. It’s such a fun, easy fundraiser.
Contact Info:
- Address: 5560 N Military Trail 2222 Weston Rd
Boca Raton, FL 33496 Weston, FL 33326 - Website: bocaraton.cyclebar.com weston.cyclebar.com
- Phone: 561.922.7526 954.998.4262
- Email: bocaraton@cyclebar.com weston@cyclebar.com
- Instagram: cyclebarbocaraton cyclebarweston
- Facebook: www.facebook.com/CycleBarBocaRaton/ www.facebook.com/CycleBarWeston/
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