Show Up, Feel Good, Live Better: Inside Cycle Town Studio, the South Shore’s Heartbeat of Community and Connection
For both new riders and loyal regulars, stepping into Cycle Town Studio in Hingham is like entering a new world of fitness — one built around music, movement, and a powerful sense of belonging. Serving the greater South Shore area, Cycle Town isn’t just a boutique fitness destination. It’s a new approach to fitness altogether: providing more than a workout, but a chance to connect with and uplift one another.
“We want to make your day, your week, your life… better,” says Monica Mancuso, Head of Operations at Cycle Town. Whether you’re pedaling along to the latest Beyoncé song or pushing yourself to new limits alongside friends, the aim is simple: you leave feeling better than when you walked in.
That mission has been the guiding force since the very beginning. Cycle Town was founded by the late Kristen Grossman, who saw a need for joyful, communal movement in a fitness landscape that often felt too small and too sleepy.
“Kristen felt strongly that Hingham — and the entire South Shore — deserved more,” Monica shares. “More sharing and more connection. More pushing past limits and celebrating those wins together.”
And that is exactly what Cycle Town offers. Every 50‑minute rhythm-based cycling class is an invitation to shut out the noise of the outside world and be fully present — surrounded by a supportive team and a welcoming community that calls itself the Cycle Town Army. That community feeling creates an environment that functions less like a gym and more like a big, energetic family.
“Our workout is incredible,” Monica says, “but the friendships are irreplaceable.”
Though exercise is a key form of self-care, that caring and human-centered mindset extends beyond the bike. Cycle Town is deeply rooted in local partnerships and causes — hosting fundraisers for South Shore school teams and charities, gifting rides and prizes for local auctions, and teaming up with brands like lululemon Derby Street for special initiatives.
And when Cycle Town faced one of its most difficult chapters, the loss of its visionary founder, Kristen Grossman, the studio and its surrounding community showed up for one another in a major way. With the support of the South Shore, the team and riders rallied together to keep Cycle Town thriving.
“That loss was our biggest obstacle,” says Monica. “But Kristen built an incredibly strong foundation — a team and a business structure that allowed us to navigate the grief with grace. The way our community came together is a testament to her leadership.”
And the future looks bright. Cycle Town is carefully expanding its instructor team — selectively choosing new additions to maintain the highest teaching standard — and looking ahead to exciting new offerings like outdoor rides as well as more collaborations with local organizations.
“We don’t rush the process,” Monica emphasizes. “We want to make sure every team member is as committed to the podium as they are to their own personal balance. That way we can continue to offer exceptional classes without compromising what matters most.”
When asked what she loves most about the South Shore, Monica’s answer is immediate and heartfelt:
“The South Shore is incredible. It’s a worldwide vacation destination with small-town vibes,” she says. “Every town is steeped in its own charm and history, full of entrepreneurs and creators who make this area feel alive. It’s impossible not to feel at home here.”
And that feeling of home is exactly what Cycle Town hopes to offer every rider who clips in — a place to celebrate themselves, their health, and their connections to one another.
If you’re looking to make the most of your day, boost your mood, and join a passionate, welcoming fitness community, Cycle Town Studio is ready for you.
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Located at 35 Pond Park Road, Hingham, MA
Website: www.cycletownstudio.com
Instagram: @cycletownstudio
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