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CycleBar × Valo Red Light
An Official Wellness Partnership

Ride for the rush.
Recover for the reset.

That post-class glow is real. Endorphins, energy, the rush of a ride well-ridden. Now extend it — with a 10-minute red light reset designed to deepen recovery, amplify mood, and have you walking out feeling even better than when you walked in.

10 min
post-ride reset ritual
↑ ATP
cellular energy & mood boost
660 + 850nm
clinical recovery wavelengths
The post-ride glow
The Post-Ride Glow
You Know The Feeling

That post-class high.
Now imagine making it last.

You walked out of class glowing. Endorphins lit. Stats logged. Already checking the schedule for tomorrow's ride. That feeling — the one that has you coming back — is exactly what we want to amplify.

Red light therapy adds 10 minutes to your post-ride ritual that deepen everything you came for: more energy, better mood, deeper recovery, and a body that's ready to go again tomorrow.


"It's not about fixing the ride. It's about extending what the ride already gave you."

The Feel-Good Formula

Ride hard. Reset deep.
Walk out glowing.

That CycleBar high — the rush, the mood lift, the feeling of moving with intention — is a physiological event. Red light therapy reinforces every part of it, so the benefits land deeper and last longer.

+ Energy
red light boosts mitochondrial ATP production — more cellular fuel, all day
Photobiomodulation research
+ Mood
supports serotonin and dopamine pathways — extends your post-ride glow
Light therapy & mood studies
+ Recovery
supports muscle replenishment & circulation so you bounce back faster between rides
Sports recovery clinical trials

Three ways red light extends what your ride starts

Amplifies cellular energy

Cycling boosts circulation and metabolism. Red light goes further — the wavelengths trigger your mitochondria to produce more ATP, the cellular fuel that powers everything from focus to performance.

Extends the mood lift

That post-class glow is real chemistry. Red light supports the same serotonin and dopamine pathways your ride lights up — so the energy and mood boost reach further into your day.

Deepens recovery, ride after ride

Photobiomodulation supports circulation and muscle replenishment, so you walk into tomorrow's class feeling refreshed, energized, and ready to push for a new PR.

Your ride is the spark.
Red light is the reset that makes it last.

The Science of the Reset

The same red glow that fills the CycleTheater
is built to make you feel even better.

Red and near-infrared light therapy — clinically known as photobiomodulation — works at the mitochondrial level to amplify everything cycling does well: more energy, better mood, deeper recovery, and a body that's ready for the next ride.

Dr. Patrick Roosta, DAT, LAT, ATC
Clinical Director, Valo Red Light

The ritual that takes your ride further.

When you stand in front of a Valo panel for 10–15 minutes, specific wavelengths — 660nm red and 850nm near-infrared — pass through skin and reach the muscle fibers, joints, and tissue that just went all-in for 45 minutes.

Your mitochondria absorb that light and convert it into a surge of ATP — the cellular fuel that powers everything from energy and mood to muscle replenishment and recovery.

The result: you walk out of the studio feeling even better than when you walked in. Energized. Lifted. Ready to do it again tomorrow.

↑ ATP
Cellular energy production
↑ Mood
Extends post-ride glow
↑ Recovery
Muscle replenishment
↑ Flow
Increased circulation
The Research, Not the Hype

Photobiomodulation is one of the most studied wellness modalities in sports science.

↑ Energy
measurable increases in mitochondrial ATP production after consistent red light sessions
Photobiomodulation research
↑ Recovery
significant improvement in post-exercise muscle replenishment and circulation markers
Multiple PBM & sports recovery studies
2–4 wk
window where most members notice deeper mood, energy, and bounce-back with consistent use
Systematic reviews, NIR wellness
The Recovery & Performance Map

Six zones your ride works hard.
Six zones red light brings back to life.

Cycling activates specific muscle groups in beautiful, intentional ways. Red light therapy targets those same zones with 660nm and 850nm wavelengths — deepening recovery, replenishing energy, and helping your body feel as good as your ride did.

1
Upper Body Reset
Cervical Spine · Upper Trapezius

Your upper body stays engaged through every climb — head up, eyes on the leaderboard, locked in with the room. Red light helps these stabilizing muscles relax and reset so you feel light through the shoulders and neck.

The Valo Protocol
Wavelength 660 + 850nm
Duration 10 min
Frequency 3× / week
2
Core & Lower Back Replenishment
Lumbar Spine · Erector Spinae · Multifidus

Every ride engages the deep core stabilizers that connect your hips to your shoulders. Red light supports replenishment in these hard-working muscles — so you walk out tall, loose, and ready to bring it again.

The Valo Protocol
Wavelength 660 + 850nm
Duration 10–15 min
Frequency 4–5× / week
3
Hip Mobility & Restoration
Iliopsoas · Rectus Femoris

Your hip flexors fire on every revolution — that's a lot of beautiful work. Red light supports mobility and circulation in this zone so your hips stay open, fluid, and ready for whatever the next class throws at them.

The Valo Protocol
Wavelength 660 + 850nm
Duration 10 min
Frequency 3–4× / week
The cyclist's recovery zones
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2
3
4
5
6
Treatment Zones
660nm + 850nm penetrate skin to reach muscle, tendon, and joint tissue.
4
Glute Power Boost
Gluteus Maximus · Medius

Out-of-saddle climbs and high-resistance sprints recruit the strongest muscles in your body. Red light supports cellular energy production here so the glutes bounce back stronger — ready to drive tomorrow's PR.

The Valo Protocol
Wavelength 660 + 850nm
Duration 10 min
Frequency Post-ride
5
Quad Energy & Replenishment
Vastus Lateralis · Medialis · Rectus Femoris

Your quads do the heaviest lift on every climb — the engines of every standing sprint. Red light used immediately post-ride is shown in research to support faster muscle replenishment so your legs feel fresh, not heavy.

The Valo Protocol
Wavelength 660 + 850nm
Duration 10–15 min
Frequency Within 1hr post
6
Knee Flow & Mobility
Patellofemoral Joint · IT Band Insertion

The knees connect every pedal stroke to your power. Red light supports circulation and tissue health around the patellofemoral joint and IT band — keeping you fluid, mobile, and ready to ride strong for the long haul.

The Valo Protocol
Wavelength 660 + 850nm
Duration 10 min
Frequency Daily during flares

Protocols designed by Dr. Patrick Roosta, DAT, LAT, ATC — Valo's Clinical Director. All sessions are non-invasive, drug-free, and complement everything you already love about your post-ride routine.

Now in Participating Studios

Step off the bike.
Step into the glow.

We're rolling out Valo Red Light wellness rooms inside participating CycleBar locations — so the moment you finish your ride, your reset ritual begins. One door away. One ten-minute upgrade to your post-class glow.

Valo Blaze Panel inside a CycleBar recovery suite

The Valo Reset Room, built into your CycleBar.

Tucked just past the CycleTheater — a private space outfitted with our flagship Blaze full-body panels. The same red glow that defines the ride, now built into the wellness ritual that extends the rush.

  • 10–15 minute post-ride sessions
  • Clinically-dosed 660nm + 850nm wavelengths
  • Supports recovery, energy & mood
  • Available as a member add-on or class bundle

Your post-ride ritual, upgraded.

1
Finish your ride

Cool down, grab water, log your CycleStats. The rush is on.

2
Step into the reset

Walk straight from the CycleTheater into your private Valo room.

3
10 minutes of glow

Step in front of the panel. Close your eyes. Let your whole body soak it in.

4
Walk out elevated

Energized. Lifted. Already looking forward to tomorrow's class.

Find a Valo-equipped CycleBar near you.

More locations rolling out monthly. Members get priority booking.

Find a Studio
CycleBar × Valo Red Light

Ride for the rush.
Recover for the reset.

Calm your mind. Elevate your mood. Revive your senses. Then step into the glow and walk out feeling even better than when you walked in.

Member-exclusive pricing
60-day glow guarantee
Affirm financing as low as $25/mo
Free continental US shipping
CycleBar × Valo Red Light

Ride harder.
Recover faster.

Calm your mind. Elevate your mood. Revive your senses. Then walk into the recovery suite and reset your body before tomorrow's ride.

Member-exclusive pricing
60-day guarantee
Affirm financing as low as $25/mo
Free continental US shipping