Set your alarm later... soon you might be able to spin your way through your London commute

A bus has been transformed into a mobile spinning studio for busy commuters - and it could soon be picking you up and taking you to work
Liz Connor17 May 2016

If you’re the type of person that regularly aims to fit a workout into your early morning schedule, but can’t face the thought of dragging yourself out of bed when your alarm goes off, an innovative new design may be just the practical solution for you.

A fleet of London buses that have been fitted with mobile spinning studios are in the pipeline to be launched in London later this year, travelling across the most popular commuter routes in London to help busy workers to get the most out of their mornings.

The idea, which is the brainchild of boutique gym 1Rebel's founders James Balfour and Giles Dean, was born as a result of the popularity of their most over subscribed class, RIDE, and a desire to remove any hurdles that prevent busy Londoners from working out.

The buses will travel from four pick-up points in north, east, south and eest London, finishing up at the St Mary Axe 1Rebel studio in the City, where riders can pop in for a shower and a smoothie before work.

Early images of the bus show that the mobile studio will be fitted with rows of spinning bikes with tinted windows running across the sides of the vehicle.

1Rebel says it is currently in discussions with a number of bus companies and plans on launching the scheme, which has not yet been approved, just after the summer.

Inside the proposed spinning buses

The founders are hoping for as many people as possible to sign up for tickets on their website, so that they can bring the bus idea to fruition.

James Balfour said: "It is an absolute no brainer for us that we can create more efficiency in people’s routines by transforming their commute.

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"For those who want the components of a class, but perhaps don’t have the time to commit during the day, this provides a great solution for them to maximise time they would otherwise be spending just travelling to work."

So forget Angry Birds and Candy Crush, because there may just be a new way to get the most out of your morning commute - just make sure you’re prepared to get your sweat on.

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