‘Cycle Chi’ Opens on Mill Street in Vienna
CYCLE CHI (pronounced chee), a boutique cycle studio with a unique approach to fitness, opens up in the heart of Vienna (www.cyclechi.com). Cycle enthusiasts in the Northern Virginia area have been anxiously awaiting the opening of this one-of- a-kind cycle studio from veteran cyclist Krista Chichester.
“Before Krista launched the new studio, we were going through withdrawal. Krista’s Sunday cycle class became part of my husband and my weekend routine and we couldn’t be more thrilled she has opened Cycle Chi right around the corner,” said of Karen Levine of McLean. “Krista’s class not only gives us an amazing workout, but her high energy and positive enthusiasm puts us in the right frame of mind to start our day.”
Chichester is a native Washingtonian who grew up in McLean and Great Falls and currently lives in Vienna. She has been teaching indoor cycle for the last fourteen years at various clubs in the area, most notably The White House Athletic Center. “CHI means ‘energy force,” said Chichester. “Cycle Chi was born of the mindset that positivity breeds positivity. All of the cycle classes at Cycle Chi combine my love for cycling with my desire to bring positive energy to my clients. My goal is for every cyclist to leave my studio feeling positive energy to share with the world.”
Cycle Chi focuses on all class levels -- from the beginner to the most advanced. More information can be found at www.cyclechi.com.
Come Into the Garden
The Vienna Community and Learning Garden invites all with an interest in green thumbs to be a part of their growing experience.
The garden is a display of what a serviceable food source is, but community members do not actually grow their own food or extract there. Vienna Parks and Recreation wants visitors to stroll by and see what is possible for them to achieve in their own gardens, and involve themselves in the process. The site welcomes all volunteers from novices looking to learn, to seasoned gardeners looking to teach.
Community Garden Program Coordinator Mary Woods, who has spearheaded the project from the beginning, invites community members to be a part of the learning experience. She says the garden offers a unique opportunity for people to “see the display food in its natural state” and that people can learn to “experience the thrill of growing their own food in their very own garden” from the knowledge they have gained.
For more information about the Community and Learning Garden and volunteering, contact Vienna Parks and Recreation Program Coordinator Brandy Wyatt at 703-255-5721 or bwyatt@viennava.gov.