Spin Class London: Rider Indoor Cycling at 3Tribes

A spin class in London now comes in many styles. Rider at our Crouch End Studio is a choreographed indoor cycling class built around music. Sprints and jumps and hand weights are worked into the ride so every track brings something new. It suits first-timers and regular cyclists alike.

What is Rider at 3Tribes?

Rider cycling at 3Tribes is a signature class run from Studio 2 of our Crouch End Studio on Crouch End Hill. Each session follows the playlist so your pedal strokes and movements land on the beat.

Our cycle studio in north London sits alongside several other 3Tribes studios across the city. The timetable also includes yoga and Pilates and barre and strength classes. Rider comes in several formats including Rider 45, Rider 60 so you can choose the length and focus that suit you.

Riders who search for spinning classes in London often want great music and a friendly room. Rider brings both. Whether you are after indoor cycling in London for fitness or for fun the format gives you plenty to enjoy.

How Rider blends cycling and strength

Three elements shape every ride. Choreographed movement keeps your mind busy while your legs work. Short sprints lift the effort and then ease off for recovery. Hand weights bring the upper body in during seated sections.

Jumps take you out of the saddle and back down on the beat. Our team of expert coaches talks you through each change before it arrives. That makes the format easy to follow from your first ride.

What to expect in your first spin class

We suggest arriving a few minutes before the start so a coach can set your saddle and handlebars and fit your shoes. Once you’re on the bike we ease in with a warm-up and the music builds from there.

Resistance is yours to control. The dial on your bike adds load as you turn it and you pick the level that feels right for you. That’s why a first-timer and a seasoned cyclist can share a row and both leave having worked hard.

The music and energy

The playlist sets the pace. Tempo climbs into sprints and eases for recovery and our coaches cue each shift with a few clear words. You always know what is coming next.

A room of riders moving together makes effort feel shared. That atmosphere is one of the things we love most about in-person classes at our studio. Coaches can see your form and adjust your setup and cheer you on by name.

Benefits of indoor cycling

Cycling is a low-impact way to raise your heart rate and seated pedalling puts little strain on your joints.

Your legs and glutes do most of the work through the ride and your core stays switched on to keep you steady when the sprints arrive. Hand weights add upper-body effort and the beat makes pacing easier. Plenty of people tell us the effort feels lighter when the music carries them along. If you’re new to training our beginner gym guide has more ideas for easing into a routine.

After a few classes the rhythm starts to feel familiar and many of our riders find themselves looking forward to the sprints. We often suggest pairing Rider with a yoga or Pilates class on another day so your legs can recover and you add some mobility work.

How to clip in

Each clip-in shoe has a small cleat on the sole that slots into the pedal. This holds your foot steady so you can pedal through the full circle.

To clip in you rest one foot on the pedal with the cleat over the mount and press down until you hear a click. The other foot follows the same way.

Book your spin class

Rider cycling at 3Tribes class runs from Studio 2 of our Crouch End Studio on Crouch End Hill. Rider runs throughout the week at our Crouch End Studio. Our class schedule shows every Rider time so you can choose the one that suits you. A spin class in London is easiest to stick with when it fits around your week so we’d pick a slot you can return to. Our team of expert coaches will take care of the rest.