StarCycle, an indoor cycling studio, plans to open in Cedar Park in January, according to a press release.

The franchise, which started in Portland, Oregon, combines "utlra high-intensity cardio ... with the candlelit ambiance of a yoga class," according to the release. Studios lack bright lights or TV screens, allowing cyclists to focus on their workout.


The Cedar Park location, at 1310 E. Whitestone Blvd., Ste. 580, is owned by spouses Bex and Marc Irvine and is the 12th StarCycle franchise, the press release said.