the crew
paula
for paula, rhythm riding is not about an end goal – it’s about the movement, the energy, and the community. in her rides, paula invites you to step out of thinking and into feeling, as we connect to the beat and move as one. you can expect to dance to an eclectic mix of house tunes, pop remixes and trap bangers, with suspenseful beat drops and heavy bass to guide you on the journey. paula teaches rhythm and pulse.
carla
carla has been coaching indoor cycling for a decade, and first embraced it as an antidote to some cold and lonely miles being logged as part of her marathon training. she is passionate about the energy of the pack, and the unique quality of indoor cycling to generate something very special – there’s a power that comes from tapping into our strength and determination, fuelled by the music, liberated by the dark. it was always her goal to provide a space for that in the city. as the owner and director of echelon, she is honoured to lead you on that journey. carla teaches metrics, pulse, and lift
lauren
lauren started her echelon journey in october 2021 after searching for years for a place that offered the right mix of endorphins and celebration of movement. she found it as a dedicated rhythm rider, hitting her one hundredth ride just before certifying as an instructor. lauren believes in finding escape and joy on the bike, dancing and moving and zoning out. expect early 2000s hits, pop remixes, and classic favourites and to leave feeling like you’ve just spent a night on the town – without the hangover. lauren teaches rhythm, vibe, and pulse.
jess
for jess, movement has always been about mental as well as physical wellbeing and she joined echelon as a rider post-lockdown, loving how it helped her to create space in her mind and strength in her body. jess is a certified barre and pilates instructor and she helps us get out of our heads and into our bodies through breath, balance and conscious movement. each class is choreographed with creative sequences to get you moving to the music while also building stability and strength through functional movements. as a music therapist in her day job, jess believes in the power of music accompanying movement. expect to leave class feeling strong, empowered and accomplished.
nat
our wonderful canadian living in dublin, natalie believes in the power of music and movement to boost energy and mood levels. she fell in love with indoor cycling in toronto and has been riding at echelon since 2021. outside of her 9-5, nat is a foodie and always on the hunt for the best meal in dublin. she loves to boogie to her favourite artists at gigs and musical festivals and brings that energy to her classes, where you can get lost in the music and the movement. nat teaches rhythm and vibe.
favour
favour is a dancer and performer, and his rhythm 45 classes showcase both. expect high energy afro beats in a class that combines indoor cycling and lots of dance moves. it is a fun and energising workout that can help build strength and endurance, and favour will usher you into the day feeling positive and capable. if anyone can help you celebrate yourself, it’s favour.
dani
daniela suarez león is a proud mexican, living in dublin with her dog maple, a cocker and collie mix. she loves a good coffee and brunch and is always looking for new places to go. dani joined echelon as a rhythm rider and is now teaching rhythm and lift. expect latin energy alongside pop sing-alongs. dani is all about the high energy that comes from our shared experience with music and movement and her hope is that you leave with a smile and a good sweat.
ciarán
ciarán has been in the client experience industry for nearly two decades, starting in the air as former cabin crew, and now he’s firmly back on land, in human resources, management and team leadership. ciarán started life in echelon as a rider and became an instructor in 2022. as someone in a bigger body, ciarán is determined to show others how movement can be empowering and affirming and his classes are inclusive for people of all sizes and fitness levels. ciarán teaches metrics.
mo
mo is a busy mum working in the corporate world. her other love is guiding yoga lovers through yin. she enjoys dancing and singing with her family to the best 80s electronic rock & 90s house, jam skating with friends and big belly laughter with likeminded souls. her passion for diversity and inclusion shines through in all her classes. the mould of the wellness industry never fit her, and she works hard to pave the way for anyone else not feeling the one-size-fits-all life. mo teaches revive and metrics.
eoin
eoin is a front of house associate and facilities co-ordinator – looking after the bikes, the laundry, even the building itself, as well as looking after the riders. when eoin is not at echelon, he is busy editing podcasts and social media content for creators who need his audio-visual and transcription support. he has been on the back-end of echelon since day one.
katy
katy is always looking for an excuse to dance, and that’s why she loves rhythm. during the day she works in management consulting and ux. outside of work she is highly committed to going to as many plays and gigs as her salary allows, being outside, eating yummy things, and reading novels. she is originally from hong kong. she has an extensive and encyclopedic knowledge of just two things: jane austen and instant noodles. she fell in love with echelon because it makes her brain feel incredible, and she hopes she can share a little joy and a whole lotta energy through her classes. katy teaches rhythm
sophie
sophie’s classes are designed to strengthen our bodies and mind at once, to support our goals both in and out of the studio. whatever it is you’re looking to achieve, a full body approach is her jam, making sure everything is working together to keep you doing what you love, and staying injury free. as an endurance runner, sophie loves how echelon classes can help add variety into your weekly training schedule, as well as being a great opportunity to get social. sophie teaches lift and pulse.
sarah
for sarah, movement looks different depending on the day – she’s a metrics rider, a sea-swimmer and a yoga instructor. in her expertly crafted yoga classes, she favours a slow style of movement on the mat. sarah offers restorative stretch at echelon, heading the revive 45 concept alongside catie. her focus is on helping us to move with integrity, find the pause and soften into the evening.
catie
catie is a yoga instructor (ryt500) and a meditation and breathwork teacher. her classes are all about embodied, intuitive movement, honouring the roots and lineage of our practices, while having a bit of fun to some bangin tunes. catie is passionate about mental health and her priority is to programme classes that feel supportive and empowering, to not only look after our bodies, but our minds too. catie teaches revive and pulse.
charlotte
charlotte is a strength and mobility coach, pilates teacher and yin yoga instructor. she is passionate about functional movement and the power of exercise to support and enrich our lives. her classes consist of a unique blend of anatomy and biomechanical science alongside intuitive and inclusive coaching. charlotte first joined echelon as a rider and fell in love with the mind-body experience of an echelon class. she teaches lift, pilates and revive.