SoulCycle Starts Construction on First Midwest Location at 1225 Old Town in Chicago

Elizabeth Cutler

CHICAGO, IL,  Jan. 19, 2015 – Just in time to help energize healthy New Year’s resolutions, SoulCycle, the premier indoor cycling brand that has already established loyal followings in New York, San Francisco, Miami and Los Angeles, will open its first Chicago studio at 1225 Old Town Apartments on N. Wells St. in early 2015.

Construction has already started at the location as residents at 1225 Old Town and the surrounding area gear up for SoulCycle’s famous high-energy workouts that combine cycling with dance.

Julia Rice

Since opening in 2012, 1225 Old Town has been very popular with residents due to its unbeatable location in the heart of Old Town and top-of-the-line amenities and finishes.

 The building’s desirable location has also made it a natural home for popular upscale businesses looking to launch in Chicago, including the city’s only Plum Market, an Ann Arbor-based upscale grocery chain, and now it will be home to SoulCycle’s first Midwest studio.

Jillian DiCola

“SoulCycle is a perfect fit for 1225 Old Town and complements the property’s desire to promote a holistic healthy living environment while providing a fun, innovative fitness offering to the neighborhood.” said Jillian DiCola, community manager at 1225 Old Town.

“We wanted to continue to enhance the neighborhood as well as the existing suite of lifestyle amenity offerings already available to residents of the building.”

Founded in 2006 by Elizabeth Cutler and Julie Rice, SoulCycle has gained a huge following in New York, San Francisco, Miami and Los Angeles, and is looking to expand its devotees with the Chicago launch.

The brand’s 45-minute workouts take place in candle-lit rooms with high-energy music combined with inspirational coaching, core-engaging choreography and upper-body weight training that benefit both the mind and the body.

Rendering of Planned SoulCycle Headquarters
within 1225 Old Town Tower, Chicago, IL

Located on the first level of 1225 Old Town, with an entrance on Wells Street, the SoulCycle studio will feature 51 bikes, designed exclusively for SoulCycle and include dual binding pedals, a split seat for comfort and weight holders for the dumbbells used during class.

Customers have the choice of enrolling in individual classes, or purchasing a block of classes at a reduced rate.

For a complete copy of the company’s news release, please contact:

kshumaker@taylorjohnson.com.