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Whether the weather is colder or wetter, even when the bikes are static, we go further together. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ 👊🏽Here’s to the people who light up our lives and enhance our rides. ❄️
JULIA Z. // FINDING (REAL AF) HAPPINESS // MOTIVATOR SPOTLIGHT // WINNIPEG ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ “In 2015, at 21 years old, I moved back to Winnipeg feeling like a complete failure who had let all her friends, family, and supporters down. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ Two years earlier, all my dreams were coming true. I’d accepted a full athletic scholarship to the University of Oregon for track and field. I hadn’t lost a single mid-distance race against a Canadian in four years. I was off to be an Oregon Duck track star, graduate from the U of O, become a professional runner, and, inevitably, compete at the Olympics. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ Fast forward two years and it was all falling apart. I was fighting my own body, which could no longer take the toll of the sport. I spent almost all my time alone during my last year at Oregon either completely miserable — swimming laps and sweating on the elliptical instead of being with my team, running, studying, and enjoying the things I once loved. In a desperate attempt to hold onto a dream I had lost my college savings, my identity, and my confidence. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ Back in Winnipeg, I was desperate to find a place where I could be the best me and use my talents in the same way I had on my track teams. I joke around and say “you don’t choose the spin life, the spin life chooses you” but, in my case, this couldn’t have been more true. It didn’t take long to fall in love with riding. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ Three years ago, you would never have been able to convince me that I could find happiness without track. I’ve realized that life’s too short not to accept a new kind of joy that comes from testing your limits in a room with 42 others. I’ve found a new team. Spin, and the community it comes with, have given me REAL AF GENUINE HAPPINESS. Now, I want to help YOU find the same.” ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ - @jayyzedd
⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ ALLIE E. // SURVIVING THE COLD 101 ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ Allie’s three tips to surviving the cold this season: ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ 1. SWEAT - in or out of The Vault, it’ll warm you up. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ 2. DANCE - no, you don’t need to be good. I’m not, but I frickin’ love doing it. Just put on your favourite beat and you got it. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ 3. EAT - and lots of it to stay warm for the holiday hibernation. 🙊 ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ - @allie.epp ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ What gets YOU through the cold? ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ #WHEELPACK #RIDETHEVAULT
THE UNDERGROUND VAULT // IT’S BACK ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ The time to swing the doors open to Wheelhouse Winnipeg is rapidly approaching. ⠀ ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ Nearly four years ago, Wheelhouse began forming in the basement of an old bank in the heart of Regina’s Warehouse District. In what was named “The Underground Vault” a selection of incredibly energetic, trailblazing community members came together, blocked out all distractions, and high-fived their way to crushing their goals. As the finishing touches were put on the main level Vault, the creation of the “WHEELPACK” was taking place in the sub-level, confined, dark room. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ ⠀ Today, nearly 10,000 rides later, the walls of that empty basement remain adorned by the names of those hustlers who rode with incredible fervour, gave invaluable feedback, cheered like crazy, and sang at the top of their lungs — teaching us along the way that riding stationary bikes has nothing to do with fine finishings and branding and everything to do with the passion and energy of the people on them. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ Now, in Winnipeg, we’re taking things back “underground” to a secret location. ⠀ ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ Once again, we’re looking for passionate people. Winnipeg trailblazers with conviction, enthusiasm, and a desire to see their goals and the goals of those around them come to fruition. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ We want to ride with you. Inside. Outside. Underground. Above ground. ⠀ ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ Watch for free underground ride announcements leading up to opening day. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ Tag the two passionate, energetic, enthusiastic people you need on the bikes beside you for a chance to win a five-ride pack for each of you. ⠀⠀ ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ ⠀⠀⠀⠀ ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ Let’s GO!
CASEY L. // NO LONGER QUIET // MOTIVATOR SPOTLIGHT // WINNIPEG ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ I’m a born-and-raised Winnipeg boy with a prairie heart. I’ve always said “treat others how you’d like to be treated” and have lived this out for as long as I can remember. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ I’m adventurous, curious, kind, loving, and hardworking — but also very hard on myself. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ Growing up, I always felt like I fit the role of the “chubby kid” and this took a toll on my confidence growing into adolescence. I was always more afraid of failing than I was of the task itself. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ With social media, and the pressures of it all – I became consumed by the idea I had to be perfect or stay quiet. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ After getting a seasonal job at lululemon, I was given the opportunity to be involved in an incredibly supportive and encouraging community – which has lead me to where I am today. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ I’d have never clipped in, if it wasn’t for my fellow motivator, Sheila and I can’t thank her enough for it. Upon attending her ride for the first time, the “I can effing do this” feeling shot into my veins and I was hooked. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ With consistent workouts and a supportive community beside me, I’ve been working like crazy to be the one who motivates you. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ Yes, I’m imperfect — but that doesn’t mean for a second that I’m gonna stay quiet. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ Putting yourself out there is a very brave, yet terrifying thing – but the end result is beautiful. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ The Wheelhouse ride is welcoming, accepting, and wild. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ Let’s get LOUD! ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ -@caseylanxon
REGINA MEETS WINNIPEG // JAM SESSION // (we’re still buzzing from this) ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ Very few things compare to the energy created by shared passion. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ Lets add to that the traditions of sweaty hard work, togetherness, and enthusiasm created by 19,000+ Wheelhouse riders over 9,800 rides and 3,075,000 kilometres (yes, we did the math) in The Vault. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ The result is you, the riders, teaching us what we need to know and giving us the opportunity to work day after day to take the ride experience, and your ability to exceed your own expectations, to the next level. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ Thank YOU for growing with us.
SHEILA H. // SHOW UP BIG // MOTIVATOR SPOTLIGHT // WINNIPEG ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ “When I found out we were moving to Winnipeg in the winter of 2016, my heart worked overtime — convincing me that everything I needed to hear was right there on the license plate: Friendly Manitoba! ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ But, I always returned to asking myself, who was going to accept me — the new girl (from Toronto, nonetheless)? ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ Four months later, it was time. I found myself cruising across the prairies, moving my life to the heart of the country, again wondering who was going to help me feel like I fit in. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ Little did I know, this stop in my journey wouldn’t ONLY be about the lifelong friends I’ve now gained but would also be about the strength, compassion, and resilience I would find in MYSELF.
⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ By choosing to hold myself big, be open and loving in new friendships, and chase down opportunities for personal and professional growth, I have been able to give my best self back to a community that has felt like home since the day I arrived. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ How you choose to show up magnetizes what shows up for you AND by choosing to bring out the best in each other, we will always bring out the best in ourselves. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ Recently I returned to the lead bike to learn that it does not matter where or how you ride, but WHO you ride with that leads you to greatness. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ I promise to show up kind, gentle, and resilient for myself and POWERFUL, INSPIRATIONAL, and RELIABLE for you. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ Let’s show up for each other. Who’s in!?” 🙋🏼‍♂️🙋🏽‍♀️ ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ -@sheilamcnhowe