Indoor Cycling Near Me at Telok Ayer: ALLY's 57-Bike Cross Street Ride Room

ALLY Cross Street is on level two of Manulife Tower, 8 Cross Street, #02-01, Singapore 048424, two minutes from Telok Ayer MRT exit B. For anyone typing indoor cycling near me in the CBD, its Ride room is unusual: 57 bikes set in a semi-circle rather than straight rows, inside a 9,000-square-foot studio that also runs Reformer and Chair Pilates and keeps a bar by the front desk.

ALLY calls itself a people-centric, hospitality-led boutique fitness and lifestyle cycle studio, and the Cross Street space was built around that idea. Its events archive marks ALLY Turns One in November 2022, which dates the opening to late 2021, followed by the grand opening of ALLY Reformer in June 2023. A second studio at 30 Maxwell Road, with 38 bikes in a rectangular room, came later.

The semi-circular layout is the thing to notice when you walk in. ALLY says it designed the room to foster connection and the energy of a community moving as one, and the curve means more riders can see the instructor's podium than in a long, narrow room. The studio's name is the point it keeps making: you ride alongside your squad, not in front of a mirror.

ALLY is clear about punctuality. First-timers must check in at least five minutes before the scheduled class time and attend the pre-class foundation, a bike familiarisation and orientation that starts five minutes before Essentials classes. Everyone else must be checked in before class time, or the spot goes to the waitlist, a walk-in or a member who wants to switch.

After that, the room doors close strictly three minutes after the class start, and there is no re-entry if you leave the workout room during class. The studio recommends arriving at least 15 minutes early for registration. One newer rule is worth knowing if you book for friends: credits used on double-booked spots are not refunded, so book only the number of bikes you need.

Book Essentials 50 for your first ride. ALLY describes it as its flagship class for all fitness levels, mixing cardiovascular conditioning and strength work to a curated playlist, with simpler routines that emphasise the ride foundation. It is also the class where the pre-class foundation happens, which is exactly what a new rider needs.

Signature 60 is the step up: a 60-minute high-intensity sequence with higher resistance, more sprints and longer runs, aimed at building muscular strength and power. Themed classes sit alongside both and change the playlist rather than the structure. If you want to mix formats, the same first-timer credits also work for Reformer and Chair Pilates in the rooms next door.

New riders start with the First-Timer 3 Pack: three sessions for S$99, usable across Ride, Reformer and Chair Pilates, bought online through the ALLY SG app or in the studio. Each class booking window opens seven days in advance at 10pm, so anyone chasing a popular evening slot should be ready on the app at that time.

ALLY also runs a loyalty programme. Every class earns one Club point, points refresh each quarter, and ten points convert into S$5 of studio dollars to spend at the studio. For regular CBD riders, that bar credit adds up to a few free smoothies over a quarter rather than a discount on classes, which is a fair description of how ALLY thinks about members.

Come in workout clothes with a water bottle and a pair of socks. You change into Shimano cycle shoes with SPD-SL compatible cleats at no extra charge, and socks are compulsory for hygiene; plain socks are sold at the studio if you forget. The studio says every pair of cycle shoes goes through a UV ozone disinfectant machine and pairs are rotated so no pair is used in back-to-back classes.

Sweat towels are provided, and the showers stock premium amenities: the studio pages mention Le Labo and Aesop products. BRITA still and sparkling filtered water is free to refill, so a bottle is enough. Lockers are available, and the HVAC system uses UV-C light to treat incoming air, a detail ALLY has kept highlighting since it opened.

The in-studio bar sells coffee, smoothies and champagne. Pre-order a shake before class and ALLY takes 10% off, and your drink is waiting at the bar when you come out. It is the most practical perk for anyone riding at lunch and heading straight back to an office on Cecil Street or Raffles Place.

On the last Friday of every month, ALLY runs Champagne Friday classes, and every member gets a complimentary glass after the ride. The studio's reasoning is in its own copy: since you committed to working out on a Friday evening, it will drink to that. Expect those classes to fill quickly, so book them the moment the window opens.

Step out of Manulife Tower and you are on the edge of Telok Ayer, one of the oldest streets in the city. Thian Hock Keng Temple on Telok Ayer Street is a five-minute walk and a calm place to slow your heart rate down, and Amoy Street and Club Street nearby are lined with restored shophouses full of cafés and bars.

Driving is easy too. ALLY says the nearest car park is Manulife Tower itself, with direct access into the studio from level two, and there is street parking along Telok Ayer Street and Amoy Street. Turn into Cheang Wan Seng Place for parking and drop-off. Raffles Place MRT exits D and F are about a seven-minute walk if Telok Ayer is not on your line.

Address: 8 Cross Street, Manulife Tower, #02-01, Singapore 048424. Hours: weekdays 7am to 9:30pm; weekends and public holidays 7am to 5:30pm. MRT: Telok Ayer exit B (2 minutes), Raffles Place exit D or F (7 minutes). First-Timer 3 Pack: S$99. Booking: ALLY SG app; windows open seven days ahead at 10pm.