WATER MILL, NY — The popular SoulCycle is expected to close its Water Mill location, along with 18 others in the United States and Canada, Insider reported Tuesday.
According to the Insider report, SoulCycle executives attributed the closure to changes caused by the pandemic.
A post from NBC New York said SoulCycle will close up to a quarter of its studios known for indoor cycling classes, including two in Long Island, Water Mill and Woodbury. Closures are also expected in New York, Washington, D.C., Chicago and Southern California, among other areas, the report said.
The Water Mill location opened in 2013 and soon amassed a devoted clientele that faithfully attended classes.
SoulCycle opened at 760 Montauk Highway in the former Blockbuster space, which closed in October 2012.
The 4,000-square-foot space has room for 74 bikes, the company said in a statement. The facility also includes locker rooms, a “custom SoulCycle Listening Bar” and SoulCycle Boutique, which features clothing from its fitness line.
Founded by Elizabeth Cutler and Julie Rice, SoulCycle launched in 2006 with its first location in New York City. The company says it “combines a mental element of inspirational training, with great music and a full-body workout on the bike” using the SoulCycle method.
SoulCycle did not immediately respond to a request for comment.
