STRENGTHEN THE CORE

"The rhythm cycling industry is shifting and we're all talking about it.

For many, fill rates are down. Mature markets are contracting and viral content has become the gateway to leadership, not expertise and experience. Despite this, new markets are booming and many rhythm cycling communities are stronger than ever. Rhythm cycling is not dying - it's evolving.

At Homecoming V, we are strengthening the core of this industry. Whether you're a seasoned coach, industry newcomer, or studio owner, if your passion runs deeper than the hype and you care about the culture, not just the cash, you're invited.

Sound like you? Come through."

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Back for a momentous fifth edition, Homecoming is ready for you. Originally founded to remedy toxic industry dynamics with connection and joy, Homecoming has grown into a rhythm cycling festival combining cutting edge rides with internationally renowned coaches, coaching skills workshops, self-development workshops, and mindfulness practices that help you to build happier and more sustainable careers.

The carefully curated programme is both varied and impactful, encouraging participants to explore their coaching skills and careers alongside like-minded fitness professionals. The event is perfect for coaches seeking inspiration for classes, support and knowledge when building financially and physically successful careers, and a closer relationship to the international rhythm cycling community.

For this momentous fifth edition, House of Ride is collaborating with Pep Talk (Phoenix, Arizona), an immersive leadership experience that challenges coaches to look inward, embrace honest feedback, and uncover what makes them uniquely impactful. Both Pep Talk founders Priscilla Perez and Jenea Sutton are crossing the pond to share their magic with Europe, joining House of Ride co-founders Felicia Purperhart and Harry French on the lineup.

For the second year, the line-up will be completed with the new One to Watch, an upcoming coach demonstrating outstanding coaching and contribution to the rhythm cycling industry. Might this be you? Applications for the One to Watch 26/27 are now open! Apply here.

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To protect the space of Homecoming, this event is only open to indoor cycling coaches, people currently in an indoor cycling coach training programme, or studio owners. This event is not open to riders or people thinking about becoming a coach. If you're an aspiring coach or passionate rider, we now run events for you too! Keep an eye on our socials for these.

Pep Talk Co-Founder Jenea Sutton (Phoenix, USA) - Championing coaches to never follow somebody else's blueprint, Jenea practices what she preaches - leadership comes from authenticity. With experience as a studio owner and entrepreneur, she has something to teach everyone.

Pep Talk Co-Founder Priscilla Perez (Phoenix, USA) - With roots at SoulCycle West Hollywood in 2013, Priscilla has spent over a decade studying what separates and good coach from an unforgettable one. She knows that work outside the room creates the experience inside it. As Pep Talk co-creator, her methodology is built for the coach who wants their room to feel something deeper than fitness.

Harry French (Lisbon, Portugal) - Unafraid to ask "what are we doing on the bike?" and "are we teaching to the people in front of us or the algorithm?", intention and integrity are Harry's guiding forces. With over 8 years on the bike, he's ready to show you how rebellious simplicity and musical experimentalism can create magic on the bike whilst inspiring self-belief and an entrepreneurial mindset off the bike.

Felicia Purperhart (Brussels, Belgium) - Driven by a love for community and a belief that everyone's greatest power is simply being themselves, Felicia shows others how leaning into confidence and leading with honesty can create magic on the bike, whilst empowering you to trust who you already are off it. As co-founder of House of Ride, she meets you where you are, no matter what stage of your career you're in, to share with you over 9 years of experience and insight.

House of Ride's One to Watch - A yet-to-be-chosen person demonstrating outstanding coaching, community building, and commitment to positive change who has not received international recognition or social media attention. Applications open soon. More info below.

We believe in lifting up the next generation of standout coaches. Last year, we launched "House of Ride’s One to Watch", a title awarded to an upcoming coach demonstrating exmplary coaching and community building skills. In the past year, our first One to Watch Monica Marczuk debuted at Homecoming IV, supported the launch of Lava Studio in Morocco, and began a 3-month residency at ANIMO, Brussels. We're on the lookout for our next One to Watch.

Could this be you? Apply here.

If the coach chosen to be House of Ride's One to Watch has already bought a Homecoming IV ticket, we will gladly refund the ticket. 

For our fifth edition, we're thinking big! Whilst the precise programme is under wraps, here's some teasers:

• Pep Talk Takeover

• 6 ride classes with industry leading coaches

• Coaching and business workshops that unlock career mobility

• One to Watch 26/27 debuts on the bike

• Conscious and curated conversations about career progression, industry dynamics, and working culture that shift you into a "can-do" headspace

• Movement and breathwork

• Chill time - we know you want to hang out with old and new connections

Exact dates and times:

6th November, 15:00 - 19:00

7th November, 10:00 - 18:00

8th November, 10:00 - 19:00

Address:

VU Sportcentrum, Uilenstede 100, 1183 AM, Amstelveen (Amsterdam), the Netherlands

15:00 - 19:00

10:00 - 18:00

10:00 - 19:00