By Kate Bartlett
This season marks the third year for Compass Cycle at HoliMont. Sisters Ashley Biryla and Nicole Borrelli founded the Studio 7 years ago in Rochester, and decided to bring their classes to the slopes. As long-time skiers in Ellicottville, they spent many winters growing up on the slopes and saw the opportunity for a satellite location here during the ski season.
Compass Cycle focuses on mind body balance and will offer both spin and yoga classes at HoliMont. Classes are open to everyone, the experienced and novice alike. “Everyone is welcome here: men and women of all ages, level and ability,” says Ashley. “We offer a fun welcoming atmosphere to get a good sweat in. Compass is a supportive community, and we’re grateful to have been so well received in our past 2 seasons in Ellicottville. We’re looking forward to another great season!”
Classes at HoliMont will be offered on Saturdays and Sundays through the ski season starting the weekend of December 30th and run through Mardi Gras weekend in March. Compass will offer 2 cycle classes on Saturday mornings, a yoga après ski on Saturdays and a 9am yoga class as well on Sundays. Full schedule and booking available online. Guests can either buy a single, drop-in class, or a package deal. Guests do not need to be members of HoliMont to attend classes.
Their flagship location in Rochester opened in 2016 as a boutique fitness studio. Compass Cycle took off, and they expanded their 30 bike studio to include power Vinyasa yoga 2 years later, adding the “Flow” to their name. All classes are led by certified instructors with the core belief I the power of mind body connection. Compass welcomes all levels of fitness and the sisters have worked hard to ensure every instructor embodies a non-judgmental culture.
Compass Cycle continues to offer private/pop-up events for both yoga and spin with a fleet of 18 bikes. They’ve hosted several birthday parties, bachelorette parties, “Bride Rides” and other private events. “It’s such a great way to celebrate together,” says Ashley. “The energy is awesome and it’s a great way to connect with your friends and family.” Compass can take the fleet just about anywhere and the sisters love new ideas for events.
All classes in Rochester and Ellicottville, spin and yoga, are led in a dark candle-lit studio with no lights, no windows, and no screens. Riders unplug from the outside world and sweat to the beat of an upbeat playlist . They offer rhythmic riding and our classes are musically driven, riding to the beat of the music led by energetic, motivating instructors.
“We invite everyone to come out and try a class. Our instructors have designed their classes to be adaptable for any fitness level. We’re here to meet you wherever you are on your fitness journey.”
Visit https://www.compasscyclestudio.com/about to reserve or purchase online and follow on social media @compasscyclestudio and Compass Cycle Studio on FB. Contact Ashley and Nicole directly regarding private events nicole@compasscyclestudio.com.