OUR ORIGIN STORY
From soccer friends to business partners, this is how HYPE Cycle Club came to be:
Hey there - it’s Melissa and Jessica! We are two Port Coquitlam locals and in opening HYPE, we are bringing something totally new to our hometown fitness scene.
Our friendship started on the soccer field way back in the day and we have been a solid team since then. Both exercise enthusiasts, the health and fitness space has been our home since day one. Personal training, group fitness, gym management, our own personal interests – we’ve always had something on the go or a new format to learn. Indoor cycling is a newer passion for us, and opening a cycling studio is a brand new (and very exciting) endeavor!
Have you been to a specialized cycling studio before?
A studio with a dark, nightclub vibe, loud music, and top-notch energy?
Out of the both of us, Jessica had the first experience with the style of cycling we offer at HYPE Cycle Club. She went to a spin class in Vancouver and fell in love with the instructor’s passion, the music, and the feel of attending a class in a boutique-style studio. It’s truly a fitness experience. Inspiring, heart-pumping, can’t-wait-for-the-next-ride energy. That’s how that first class felt, and that’s the feeling we want to bring to you in Port Coquitlam.
That first class was so awesome, Jessica insisted that Melissa join her next time. It took some convincing (true story), but Melissa agreed to go.
After that, Melissa was hooked. She felt strong, energized, and rejuvenated.
From there, we knew we had to bring these classes to the Tri-Cities.
The idea to open our own cycling studio started as a casual “wouldn’t it be cool if we opened our own place?” conversation. As we grew our love for cycling, and travelled to other cities to get that full-on experience, we began to think about the logistics.
We’ve been teaching and participating in group fitness for our entire careers, and we know what makes a great fitness experience, and how to deliver it to our clients.
So, the decision to go full-on entrepreneur and build a studio from the ground up was a little bit scary, but something we knew we could do.
Where are we going from here?
We are up to the challenge of opening the most fun cycling studio in the Tri-Cities. Behind the scenes we are diving into a ton of course work on branding, business, and entrepreneurship. The initial idea to open a new business in this emerging economy has been wild, but if we’ve learned anything, it’s that community, connection, and health is needed now more than ever.
We formed our mission statement: empowering our community to thrive with every heartbeat – and we’re dedicated to it.
HYPE Cycle Club is being built right now with your workout experience in mind. We found instructors who believe in our mission statement and who pour their energy into creating the ultimate cycling experience. At HYPE, you belong, you work hard, and you have a great time.
Make sure you’re following our social channels and sign up for our newsletter reminder – there will be a presale promo coming your way very soon that you will want to get in on.
And hey - when your friend invites you to come to a HYPE class with her - definitely go!
We can’t wait to shake things up in Port Coquitlam with you!
Melissa & Jessica
Co-Creators of HYPE Cycle Club