Instructor
Zain Islam-Hashmi
Favorite Song:
A tie between "I Love It" by Icono Pop ft. Charli XCX & "How to Save a Life" by The Fray
Teaching Style
Whether it's someone's 1st or 100th ride, teaching Cycling is about creating a welcoming space for every rider to show up and prove to themselves that they are stronger and faster than they originally believed. I like to cater to the various preferences of my riders: whether its going heavy on hills or speed intervals, spicing things up with choreography or arm weights, or themed rides with music from across the world or decades (I always welcome requests). Everyone comes into the Studio with different baggage, so I teach to not only provide a workout or distraction, but a feeling of cathartic release; and our group scream at the end of class helps a lot with that.
A Little About
Zain Islam-Hashmi
I love getting to learn more about Baltimore and each of its eclectic neighborhoods, and to think of how I can play a positive role in community. You'll probably see me at a community meeting or event for work, sampling desserts and ice cream across town for "research" on opening up my own store one day, learning how to swing dance and salsa, or riding through the city for Bike Party!
