Courtney Smiach
Courtney is one of the two owners of Rebel Cycle and has dedicated her life to helping others adopt healthy lifestyles. Courtney is a Licensed Physical Therapist by day (see Rebel PT info) but group fitness junkie by night who loves all things exercise. Courtney enjoys cycling, running, resistance training, and any type of exercise that makes you break a good sweat!
Courtney developed a passion for indoor cycling while studying to obtain her bachelor's degree because it was the first form of group exercise that allowed her to escape to another place and forget about the stressors of her day. She wants everyone to feel comfortable coming to her class and strives to create a fun and stress relieving atmosphere.
Courtney's background:
- Hometown- Johnstown, PA
- Education- B.S. Exercise Science, Doctor of Physical Therapy from Slippery Rock University
- Certifications- BLS/CPR/AED
- Favorite Genres for Cycling- alternative, EDM, pop, hip hop
- Class structure- designed to follow the beat of the music with a mix of hill climbs, sprints, tempo rides, jumps, and arms with light weights
Kyle Smiach
Kyle is one of the two owners of Rebel Cycle. He is a structural engineer by day, but avid cycling fanatic by night.
Kyle started indoor cycling approximately 8-years ago. While he may not have be the stereotypical cycling build, he found a passion for cycling in small classes in Pittsburgh. His initial cycling experience showed him that cycling could push your muscles to a level of soreness that other forms of cardio couldn’t. His goal is to bring people of all backgrounds, ages, and body types to the bike. He understands the initial apprehension of entering a class for the first time with a number of experienced cyclists and is here to help you overcome that stigma.
In his spare time, Kyle enjoys lifting, running in race distances up to half-marathons, and investing in stocks/crypto. Kyle has been playing guitar and bass for over 15 years. His Rock Ride concept is designed to get people on the bike who may otherwise be hesitant to come to group cycling because they don’t like the music. While going to rock shows is a staple in his life, Kyle’s general classes feature music of all genres and varieties.
Kyle's background:
- Hometown- Johnstown, PA
- Education- B.S. Civil Engineering Technology, University of Pittsburgh at Johnstown
- Certifications- Schwinn Indoor Cycling Certified, CPR Certified
- Favorite Genres for Cycling - alternative, EDM, hip hop, classic rock, metal
- Class structure- designed to follow the beat of the music with a mix of hill climbs, sprints, tempo rides, and jumps
Katie Gamel
Katie is a student in the Campbell University School of Osteopathic Medicine. She has been cycling for years and brings a high-energy class to Rebel Cycle that will leave you wondering how you had so much fun burning so many calories.
Katie's background:
- Hometown- Douglasville, GA
- Education- B.S. Biology & Psychology, University of Georgia
- Certifications- BLS/CPR/AED
- Favorite Genres for Cycling - Pop, EDM, hip hop
- Class structure- designed to follow the beat of the music with a mix of hill climbs, sprints, tempo rides, and jumps
Rose Mustard
Rose brings an abundance of group fitness instruction experience to Rebel Cycle. She is a certified personal trainer and yoga instructor and is well-versed on creating classes which will challenge you while still being super enjoyable!
Rose's background:
- Born in Canada
- Owner of Align Massage and Wellness
- Favorite Genres for Cycling - Hip Hop, EDM, and anything with a driving bass line
- Class structure- designed to follow the beat of the music with a mix of hill climbs, sprints, tempo rides, and jumps