SoulCycle To Shutter 2 LI Locations Among Nationwide Closures

WATER MILL, NY — The popular SoulCycle is expected to close its Water Mill location, as well as 18 others in the United States and Canada, Insider reported Tuesday.

According to the Insider report, SoulCycle executives attributed the closures to shifts caused by the pandemic.

A post by NBC New York said that SoulCycle will close up to a quarter of its studios, known for indoor cycling classes, including two on Long Island, in Water Mill and Woodbury. Closures are also expected in New York City, Washington, D.C., Chicago and Southern California, among other areas, the report said.

The Water Mill location opened in 2013 and soon garnered a dedicated clientele who turned out faithfully for classes.

SoulCycle opened at 760 Montauk Highway in the space that formerly housed Blockbuster, which closed in October 2012.

The 4,000-square-foot space has room for 74 bikes, the company said in a statement. The facility also includes changing rooms, a "custom SoulCycle Listening Bar" and SoulCycle Boutique, which features apparel from its fitness line.

SoulCycle, co-founded by Elizabeth Cutler and Julie Rice, started in 2006 with its first location in New York City. The company says it "combines a mental component of inspirational coaching, with great music and a full-body workout on the bike" using the SoulCycle Method.

SoulCycle did not immediately respond to a request for comment.