Flywheel Sports Debut

New high-tech cycling studio wheels into Austin's hottest district

Flywheel Sports opens at The Domain on January 3.

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Another indoor cycling studio makes its Austin debut at The Domain. Flywheel Sports, a technology-based cycle studio with state-of-the-art metrics for an optimum workout, is set to open January 3, 2017.

The new facility will feature 65 bikes and stadium-style indoor cycling for high-energy workouts any fitness fanatic will love. Each bike is equipped with the Flywheel signature tech pack –– a small supercomputer that tracks each rider’s torq, RPM, and power throughout the ride. Riders can review and track their progress with comprehensive data from the performance page accessible through the Flywheel website and on the app.

Riders can also make class selections based off prior experiences and select classes based on times, types, teaching styles, and more.

Aside from being a tech-lover’s dream, Flywheel offers a variety of membership packages that fit any budget. Individual classes start at $25 and include indoor cycling shoe rental. In celebration of its grand opening, Flywheel is offering the Austin Founder’s Special for $150 per month, which includes unlimited classes and a 25 percent discount off standard monthly memberships, until February 15. Flywheel newcomers can crank out a complimentary workout with the First-time Riders Special, and student specials are also available.

Kick start your new year’s resolution at the high-tech, high-energy Flywheel Sports this January.

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merry xmas atx!

Austin makes merry as one of the best cities to celebrate Christmas

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Austinites are right at home when it comes to experiencing the best Christmas in Texas this year. The very merry state capital has jumped into the No. 23 spot on WalletHub's annual list of the best cities for celebrating Christmas in 2024.

The yearly report ranks the 100 most populous U.S. cities across five key dimensions: Traditions and fun, observance, generosity, shopping opportunities, plus travel and meal costs.

Austin previously ranked as the No. 31 best U.S. city for celebrating Christmas in WalletHub's 2023 report.

Here's how Austin performed in the five main categories in the study:

No. 19 – Traditions and fun rank
No. 20 – Shopping rank
No. 36 – Costs rank
No. 42 – Generosity rank
No. 72 – Observance rank

Austin gets to cheer itself on as the highest-ranked Texas city in 2024 thanks to its heap of holiday happenings, including numerous delightful light displays throughout town. From local restaurants and bars putting their all into creating festive feasts to-go and delightful cocktail experiences, to locals supporting small businesses at holiday markets, there is plenty to get Austinites in the holiday spirit this year.

Smaller Central Texas towns like Smithville have also transformed into fun, festive escapes for city dwellers this time of year.

Austin households also have bigger holiday budgets in 2024 than they did the year before. According to a separate WalletHub study, the average Austin household is expected to spend about $1,905 on Christmas gifts this year, versus $1,877 in 2023.

"With inflation making Christmas celebrations, gifts, food and travel more expensive, certain cities are much better for your wallet than others during the holiday," said WalletHub analyst Chip Lupo. "In addition to being affordable, the best cities have a large number of people celebrating, plenty of places for Christians to worship, populations who give generously to charity, and plenty of fun activities to enjoy with family and friends."

In a separate report by home services provider Thumbtack, Austin was crowned the No. 1 most festive U.S. city for the third year in a row.

Elsewhere in Texas, other festive cities that earned spots in the top 50 include San Antonio (No. 30), Dallas (No. 31), and Houston (No. 41).

The top 10 best places to experience Christmas in 2024 are:

No. 1 – Atlanta, Georgia
No. 2 – Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
No. 3 – Seattle, Washington
No. 4 – Las Vegas, Nevada
No. 5 – Orlando, Florida
No. 6 – San Francisco, California
No. 7 – St. Louis, Missouri
No. 8 – Miami, Florida
No. 9 – Chicago, Illinois
No. 10 – New York, New York

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