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EPISODE · Dec 9, 2025 · 31 MIN

How CycleBar Culver City Became the World’s Only Five-Star Cycling Franchise

from Five-Star Fitness by The Fit Guide · host The Fit Guide

CycleBar Culver City is one of the few franchises in the world to earn a five-star award rating from The Fit Guide, and the only cycling franchise globally to hit that mark. In this episode, owner and instructor Steph Sklar-Mulcahy joins us to talk about what it really takes to run a studio at that level. She shares the decisions, standards and small details that shaped the experience, and how she kept the bar high in a competitive LA market.Steph also talks a lot about culture and how much the team matters. She explains why showing up for her people, supporting them and being present day-to-day has been a big part of the studio’s success. If you want a look at what strong culture actually looks like inside a top-tier fitness franchise, this is the episode for you.----------------------------------------------------------------Thank you to our sponsorsHapana, our preferred gym management softwareEzypay, our preferred subscription and payment solutionAnd our partner RIDE HIGH Magazine.Sign up to our newsletterhttps://thefitguide.com/subscribeConnect with The Fit GuideLinkedInInstagramWebsiteGuest LinksCycleBar Culver CitySteph Sklar-Mulcahy LinkedIn

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