Staff List
Hometown: Trinidad W.I.
Why BYKlyn? Since starting at Byklyn, I've developed very close relationships with many students who've become regulars and close friends. Teaching here doesn't feel like work.
What’s your class really like: Tough but fun. All fitness levels welcomed and challenged. I try to keep the workouts akin to when we were kids on the playground having fun, when physical activity didn't seem like exercise.
What’s your music vibe: Lively and upbeat (spell P-A-R-T-Y). Expect anything, especially reggae and soca but other genres aren't out of the question. Rides are mostly rhythm-based.
Life beyond the BYKlyn: I love being near the water (hence my current locale of the Rockaways). Preferred vacation of choice includes sailing the high seas. I also love taking my workouts outdoors.
Anything else you want us to know: I’m currently in a love/hate relationship with mud/obstacle races--Spartan races in particular.
Social Media info:
FB: Declan Julien or D. Julien Fitness
IG:@DJulienFitness
Hometown: Westbury, NY
What’s your class really like: An assortment of hills and drills set to music curated by one of the best awkward teen mix tape makers!
What’s your music vibe: Like a good antipasto, a little of everting.
Favorite part about class: Helping people achieve goals they thought were impossible.
Life beyond BYKlyn: Again, like an antipasto
Anything else you want us to know: I once appeared on the dating show “Change of Heart”
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Hometown: The Washington, D.C. area
What’s your class really like:My class is a quirky, judgement-free bike party where we work hard, push past perceived thresholds, and talk about TV. Each week is a different focus or theme, from endurance and hill drills to high-intensity interval training. I tend to focus on 3-6 minute drills in most classes, with the occasional long climb every now and then. I will always encourage riders to challenge themselves while also noting that the word “challenge” means something different to everyone. Sometimes that’s sitting out an interval so you can rock the next one. I’m real, my riders are real, and not a single one of us is better than the next. Except maybe Carly Rae Jepsen.
What’s your music vibe: Carly Rae Jepsen + the occasional angry lady
Favorite part about class: Getting to know riders. Byklyn customers are FASCINATING.
Life beyond BYKlyn: I'm an editorial director at Peacock TV and completely obsessed with film and television. I live in Carroll Gardens with my husband Evan, step-daughter Alice, dog Annie, and soon-to-be son :)
Anything else you want us to know: My favorite movies are: One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest, Fargo, and Beetlejuice.
Instagram: JoannaDanielle
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What's your class really like? A rhythmic and joyful movement journey into the deepest parts of you. More ray of sunshine, less drill sergeant. Always with a cycling science foundation to get you stronger class to class and feeling invincable. I've also been known to break out a slick theme ride or two (Game of Thrones, Battle of Bands, Awards Season, and Tour de Brooklyn)
What's your music vibe? Music is the soul of my class. Always beat driven, moving and mind expanding. Love electronic, hip hop, indie rock, house, UK drum and bass and African drums. Always and forevers: Disclosure, Lizzo, A Tribe Called Quest, Beyonce, Prince, Robyn, Fleetwood Mac, Queen. Requests always welcome!
Life beyond BYKlyn: Working actor, comedienne, writer, and former dancer. Lover of the mountains, lakes, hiking, stand up paddle boarding and the national parks. I am also a certified running coach and Pilates instructor. Passionate about cross training, fitness functionality and moving in ways where you honor your body over your ego.
Instagram: @sarahogrefe
Spotify:
https://open.spotify.com/user/1210664478?si=75xLxPnmQz-fB6ON5Mj5aw
Anything else you want us to know? Lover of pie, and on the constant quest for the perfect slice (though I have a few favorites...ok, let's just be honest, Four&Twenty Blackbirds all the way). Wanna geek out about comedy sketch shows and tv series? I'm your gal!
Name: Chinemere "Chi" Iregbulem-McGrath
Hometown: Brooklyn, NY
What’s your class really like: Challenging, supportive, unpretentious, body-positive, fun. Our time together is a break from the day; for 45 minutes my 5 rules are to work hard, work smart, have fun, like my music (and love me ;)
What’s your music vibe: I love music so I play almost everything, in any given week I may go from Beyonce to Burna Boy to Britney. My favorite genres are afrobeats, hip-hop, and pop.
Favorite part about class: Everyone is so CHILL. We all come to have a good time and sweat, and I love being the riders' cheerleader!
Life beyond BYKlyn: I'm VP of Marketing at pocstock, a media content platform changing narratives around people of color through stock photography, videography and illustration. In my (very limited) spare time, I enjoy being active and spending time with family and friends.
Anything else you want us to know: I am big on pop culture, so I like to sprinkle in a little bit of gossip in between hill climbs hahaha
Instagram: @achigrowsinbrooklyn
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Name: Shane
Hometown: Sarasota Florida
What’s your class really like: super fun music party
What’s your music vibe: all the hits from every era.
Favorite part about class: getting sweaty
Life beyond BYKlyn: I teach at another studio, and bartend in Hell’s Kitchen. Love to race, marathons and triathalons. Enjoy getting up in drag and hanging with my besties.
Anything else you want us to know: currently signed up for my second half Ironman in Sardinia Italy in October
Instagram: Shaners.duh
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Name: Crystal "Breezy" Willliams
Hometown: "I'm a Brooklyn girl, I may take some getting used to!" - S.C.
What’s your class really like: My class is a hip-hop/r&b show on a bike -jamming to your faves that you want to rap out loud to while you sweat! I'm energetic, sassy, demanding (in a productive way) and loud - I'm your class clown meets drill sergeant meets advocate rolled into one. I'm here to challenge you to challenge yourself to push beyond your limits, create new goals every time you clip into that bike, and remind you that working out is supposed to be fun! If you walk out of the studio breathless but in amazement as to where the time went, I've done my job!
What’s your music vibe: Hip-hop is my religion, so 85% of my playlists consist of it. I am also a disciple of ANYTHING 90's, reggae/dancehall/soca as well as keep a fiery mashup or throwback on my playlists to drop when you least expect it, but need it the most!
Favorite part about class: Watching folks add more resistance (and not give me a "fake turn") as soon as I cue it, without questioning if they can. I also LOVE seeing clients progress - I can tell when someone who has taken my class improves in their form and/or resistance, and I always let them know that I see that work!
Life beyond BYKlyn: I teach at other gyms as well as train clients via my CrysWillFitLife lifestyle brand. I am also studying to become a Doctor of Physical Therapy, so that I can continue using movement as medicine - but with all populations! I am also a loyal and devoted sister, aunt and friend, and I travel every chance I get!
Instagram: @cryswillfitlife
Spotify: If you know me, you know that I am very anti-Spotify, for more than one reason. I put a lot of work into curating my class playlists, and don't believe in sharing them with the public (they can come to my class to catch the vibes!) However, I am more than willing to allow my students to take pictures of my playlist, and I'll even e-mail you an mp3 of a song you really liked that is hard to find if you ask!
Anything else you want us to know: I am very much addicted to Tik Tok and Reels, so if you see something funny, please send it my way!
Hometown: Bethlehem PA
What's your Class like: Great music with lots of interval training and active recovery to help with endurance and explosive power. We'll work over a large range of RPMs to cater to everyone's strengths and weaknesses.
Favorite part about class? Seeing people really push themselves past their limits and make breakthroughs and hit their goals.
Music: My music genres will change because I like to cater to as many people as possible and it’s a great way to discover new music and artists! I tend to focus on EDM and techno but I love a good remix and sometimes we have to get down and dirty with hip hop and rock.
Life Beyond BYKlyn: I'm a full time trainer, so if i'm not in this gym I'm in another either working with clients or playing around with the weights. #gymrat
Insta: @melorastormm
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Hometown: San Francisco, California
What’s your class really like: I'm all about being present in the moment - we rarely get to spend time away from screens, from life's every present demands for our attention. We get 45 minutes to be together, be in the moment and move energy through our body with the movement on the bike. I'm also all about listening to your body and honoring where you're at today without the expectations of where you might have been yesterday.
What’s your music vibe: I'm pretty eclectic but I'll say that most of my classes will have some disco, funk, and rock with a sprinkle of hip-hop, 90s throwbacks, and songs with epic beat drops that motivate us to go for it.
Life beyond the BYKlyn: I'm a brand strategist - fancy words for saying I help brands find their soul - their purpose, their value and their personality. A lot of what I do is listening to customers and finding ways that companies can help people in a new and unique ways. In that same vein, I travel a lot and am an amateur photographer (still learning!). I have a travel blog to motivate me to take more photos and share my experiences abroad. I'm also a wine-o - I love tasting new wines and learning about the terroir (spirit of the land) and the grapes, and would one day like to take a few Somm classes.
Instagram: @theiwom
Anything else you want us to know: I love when riders send me songs they're vibing to! There's nothing like hearing a song you love when you're in the zone!
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What’s your class really like: Motivating, Inspiring, and Challenging! My goal is to help you bring out the best version of YOURSELF. Remember these 3 rules each and every time. 1. What is fueling you to drive forward? 2. Hydration is key, have your water nearby. 3. Get in YOUR ZONE.
What’s your music vibe: Predominantly Hip-Hop & R&B. There may be an occasional twist of Afrobeats and some old school anthems.
Favorite part about class: The feel good accomplishment of knowing I helped bring you that much closer towards your goal(s)
Life beyond BYKlyn: I'm a Hip-Hop Performer, Artist, Producer and Strength Coach. I also love to travel to exotic and adventurous places and countries. Everyday I'm on a constant mission to out work and improve the "Man in the Mirror"....my biggest competition.
Anything else you want us to know: 15+ years of Fitness & Wellness has literally saved my life from being a 13 yr old overweight teen. (326lbs). Nothing is impossible!!
Instagram: @AR.Swanson
Hometown: Floyds Knobs, Indiana (outside Louisville, Kentucky)
What’s your class really like: Structured, high-energy, and rhythm-focused, with long hills and fast sprints cued to the music. I strive to teach to all levels and offer modifications for first-time riders and experienced cyclists alike; we’re all here to sweat, bust stress, build strength and endurance, and—most importantly—have fun, together!
What’s your music vibe: I try to keep things varied, with at least one proper throwback and one new song per ride, usually a mix of dance, pop, rock, and—let’s be honest—emo.
Favorite part about class: I love the final sprint—when you think you’ve put everything you’ve got into a ride, but then the beat drops, and you find the energy you need to pick up that pace or crank up that gear one last time.
Life beyond BYKlyn: I work in the media relations department of a major animal rights organization and love vegan food (tell me your restaurant recommendations!). I live in north Sunset Park (or “Greenwood Heights,” as realtors will tell you) with a great partner and one excellent cat.
Anything else you want us to know: I am a karaoke and piano bar fanatic. What I lack in skill I make up for in enthusiasm.
Instagram: @draculorjo
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Hometown: Brooklyn, NY
What’s your class really like: I’d say my class is uplifting and supportive. I like to inspire and motivate you to feel and be your best no matter what your day is like. I enjoy making jokes or talking about some of our favorite artists and music.
What’s your music vibe: Music is my life! I enjoy everything. You’ll hear some Rihanna, Beyoncé, *NSYNC, Drake, and even a mix of EDM & House music.
Favorite part about class: We’re truly a community of strong humans who encourage and motivate each other.
Life beyond BYKlyn: Fitness is my life! Outside of BYKLYN you can always catch me outside training for marathons or in the gym lifting weights. I do enjoy the casual walk with my dog and night out exploring the city and it’s great food it has to offer.
Anything else you want us to know:
I’m always going to authentically be me and encourage you to do the same.
Remember:
“You Can’t be Everyone’s Cup of
Tea, some People Don’t even like Tea.”
Instagram: @already__dunn
Spotify: ldunnson1
Hometown: Los Angeles CA
What’s your class really like:
I am most interested in using the PureByk ride to help you develop an increased ability to be “in” your body: to feel all of its sensations–emotional and physical–in the present moment. Be here now!
What’s your music vibe:
I believe that everything and everyone belongs, so there is pretty much no music that is off-limits. I handpick music that supports and validates, and tells an emotional story. I try to sequence songs that help us find the sweet spot of flow and transcendence. And beyond that lofty aspiration, I choose music inclusive of all decades and genres (and hopefully not overplayed)!
Favorite part about class:
There is nothing like being with a group of people moving our bodies together!
Life beyond BYKlyn:
Qualitative research. And I am an (unfortunate) Mets fan.
What’s your class really like:
Similar to a group ride in the park with challenging segments that allow each rider to push their limits
What’s your music vibe:
Energetic with sounds of the Caribbean
Favorite part about class:
Connecting with the riders, making them laugh while they push their limits.
Anything else you want us to know:
Helping others achieve their fitness goals bring me joy
