Thanks to the Post Gazette’s Wellness n’At on-line blog, we will be launching the first comprehensive Indoor Cycling Survey for the Pittsburgh region. Given the late start to Winter this year, we have been slow to pull this trigger for fear of a lack of interest, but now that the snow has begun to fly, and the temps have begun to fall, it’s time to make this happen.

The overall objective is to create a list of places to ride indoors within a 25 to 50 mile radius of Pittsburgh, PA. This will not be just a list of gyms and spin studios as may come to mind at first blush. We wish to obtain enough details that this list will provide real value – time saving value – for anyone who needs to make the most of their workout time. From big chain health clubs like LA Fitness to small studios like Meka Fitness – we will endeavor to include every possible place to get your ride on.

To that end, below is the list of questions that we intend to ask. For those who follow this blog, we are asking that you let us know if we have missed anything that is important to you – in making a decision as to where you might consider riding indoors when the weather forces us to do so.

Studio / Health Club Name

Address & Phone number

Class Schedule

Class and Membership fees

Type of facility

Type of indoor cycle bikes

Number of instructors that ride outside

Types of instructor certifications

Number of bikes

Training tools on the bike if any

Group training technology if any

Which group video technology if any

Outdoor riding club (yes/no)

So, imagine having a list and geographic map of every place where you can enjoy indoor cycling, along with the above information to help you decide which venue will suit you best. Who knows, you might have the most ideal indoor riding facility in your back yard, but just never knew about it.

We hope to garner this information with a blitz of phone and email contacts in January – look for results in February.