
To celebrate Men’s Health month in November, we looked for FLY guys who have transformed in the studio. After sifting through the submissions, we selected Michael Berlin – a rider at Flywheel Old Town in Chicago – who achieved mind-body benefits thanks to the bike. Read on, and let his story inspire you to clip in with your guy pals.

Earlier this month, we asked our FLYfam to submit their impactful stories for breast cancer awareness month. After reading endless amazing submissions, we selected Aubrei McGinn Pallini, a rider at Flywheel Bellevue who battled breast cancer at the early age of 30. In addition to sharing her inspiring story, she is also receiving a private ride with funds benefiting the BCA charity of her choice. Read on for her journey, and how she found solace in the stadium.

Julie Szymczak is a sociologist and health services researcher living in Philadelphia. She has always made physical fitness a part of her life, since her time as a multi-sport athlete in high school. Since moving to Philadelphia for graduate school 10 years ago, she participated in different fitness activities including running, weight training and group exercise. Also an indoor cyclist for about 4 years, she took classes at local gyms and studios — that’s where she met Jesse Spiegel, an instructor at Flywheel. She recently celebrated her one-year FLY-versary, and took some time to share how Flywheel has changed her life.

Daniel Cullins and Alexandra Jennings grew up in the same Dallas town and went to the same college. But it was after they moved home after graduation and attended a Flywheel class that their journey together really began. Read on to discover how their relationship got stronger in the stadium and how Daniel planned the ultimate (surprise) FLY proposal.






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