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| SoulCycle Founders Elizabeth Cutler (left) and Julie Rice |
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| Oprah Winfrey |
CHICAGO, IL – Related Midwest announced that
SoulCycle®, the country’s premier indoor cycling brand known for its
high-energy workouts that combine cycling with dance, has signed a
4,200-square-foot lease at OneEleven, the developer’s 60-story ultra-
luxury apartment tower at 111 W. Wacker Drive.
Scheduled to open next fall, the cycling studio will serve
one of the fastest-growing downtown areas in the country and complement
OneEleven’s existing suite of amenities designed to promote the health and
well-being of its residents.
“SoulCycle has become the go-to cycling studio in cities
like New York and Los Angeles, so it’s exciting to have OneEleven represent the
company’s first location in Chicago’s Loop,” said Curt Bailey, president
of Related Midwest.
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| Madonna |
“Their unique and
inspirational programming is a seamless fit with the active lifestyle of the
people who live and work in downtown Chicago.”
Founded in 2006 by Elizabeth Cutler and Julie Rice,
SoulCycle has developed a loyal following of fitness enthusiasts over the
years, including high-profile celebrities like Oprah Winfrey, Madonna and
Lady Gaga.
The chain’s 45-minute workouts, which take place in dimly
lit studios designed to look more like a nightclub than a health club, are
synced to one-of-a-kind playlists and involve core-engaging choreography,
upper-body weight training and inspirational coaching that seeks to benefit
both the body and mind.
The SoulCycle chain currently has 32 locations nationwide,
with plans to open more than 60 studios, including select international
locations, by 2016. The company’s first Chicago studio, located in the Old Town
neighborhood, is scheduled to open early next year.
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| Lady GaGa |
“As one of the largest and most bike-friendly cities in the
country, Chicago was a logical place for us to expand our brand,” said Elizabeth
Cutler, co-CEO and co-founder of SoulCycle.
“Each day, more than
10,000 riders leave our studios feeling mentally and physically stronger, and
we’re excited to invite Chicagoans along for the ride.”
Located on the first level of OneEleven, with an entrance
along Wacker Drive, the SoulCycle studio will feature stationary bikes, men’s
and women’s locker rooms and a SOUL boutique that will sell the chain’s own
line of clothing and accessories.
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| Curt Bailey |
Customers have the choice of enrolling in individual
classes, or purchasing a block of classes at a discounted rate.
“The forward-thinking design of OneEleven perfectly suits
SoulCycle’s innovative approach to fitness,” said Bailey.
“The addition of
SoulCycle not only strengthens OneEleven’s position as a downtown destination,
but also adds to the amenity offerings already available to residents of the
building.
“With an indoor pool, world-class fitness center and, now, a
premier cycling studio, OneEleven makes it easy for residents to stay fit and
healthy all year long.”
Located at the southwest corner of Clark Street and Wacker
Drive, the riverfront tower features 504 luxury apartment residences, two
amenity levels and 32,000 square feet of first-level retail space. SoulCycle is
OneEleven’s first commercial tenant.
For a complete
copy of the company’s news release, please contact:
Abe Tekippe, atekippe@taylorjohnson.com, (312)
267-4528
Julie Liedtke, jliedtke@taylorjohnson.com,
(312) 267-4521
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