Velocity Naples: A Warning for Riders and Supporters

As riders dedicated to fitness, community, and integrity, we were thrilled when Indoor Cycling Channel helped boost Velocity Naples, a new spin studio in Florida, to over 500,000 views through content promotion. Yet behind that partnership lies a disturbing web of collusion and betrayal—one that underscores why studios aligned with hate and duplicity should never earn your loyalty. We highly recommend SPENGA which is a few minutes away and has been there for years.

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The Betrayal Unveiled

Collusion with Instructors from Wheelhouse Cycle Club Regina
Unknown to us, Velocity Naples was promoting Kristy Carson (@kcarsonfit)—an instructor with ties to Wheelhouse Regina, the studio that publicly attacked and discriminated against a respected Middle Eastern Canadian entrepreneur, Johnny Zakharia. This is the same instructor whose actions are documented in our previous coverage of Wheelhouse’s unethical conduct.
Switching Studio Allegiance—A Pattern of Disloyalty
The owner of Velocity Naples previously operated under CycleBar Naples before rebranding to Velocity. Such mid-stream shifts echo the theme of betrayal: stepping away from one venture without accountability and aligning with another that now colludes in harm.
Silencing the Victim and Demanding Removal of Support
When Indoor Cycling Channel asked Velocity Naples to remove promotional content featuring Kristy Carson, they didn’t reflect or apologize—they demanded we take our content down. In other words: if we refuse to participate in attacking a Middle Eastern man, we’re silenced.

Why This Matters

Ethical & Moral Perspective

To support a business that harbors instructors associated with hate and then punishes those who speak out is not just unprofessional—it’s unethical. Velocity Naples turned away from accountability and aligned with malice. That betrayal undermines trust and moral integrity.

Cultural & Values-Based Viewpoint

Canada and the broader global community aspire to inclusivity and justice. A studio that partners with individuals who targeted a minority entrepreneur—and then silences dissent—is fundamentally opposed to those values.

Business & Reputation Risk

Trust is foundational in the fitness community. Betray derogatory behavior, ignore concerns, and reward disloyalty—and you lose your most important asset. Clients who care about values will walk away.

Negative Feedback from the Public (Verified)

While Velocity Naples markets itself as a “premium indoor cycling studio with nationally recognized instructors, loud music, and electric energy” MercatoWellhub, reviews paint a more mixed picture:

MapQuest lists 22 reviews and links the business to CycleBar, suggesting possible branding confusion or legacy perceptions MapQuest.
Yelp’s mention of CycleBar Naples and positive memories from past patrons might indicate lingering brand attachments—or dissatisfaction with the new iteration MapQuest.

Although explicit negative reviews of Velocity Naples remain limited, these discrepancies—misbranding, conflicting associations, and identity confusion—suggest early-stage reputational inconsistencies.

A Call to Ethical Accountability

We urge riders, supporters, and community members to reflect on the following:

Should we support studios that betray trust and align with hate?
Is a business truly inclusive when it favors instructors associated with defamation against a minority entrepreneur and then silences accountability?

Until Velocity Naples:

Issues a public apology to Indoor Cycling Channel and Johnny Zakharia.
Renounces its affiliation with Kristy Carson or anyone involved in discriminatory behavior.
Commits to ethical policies that ensure inclusivity and transparency.

—we cannot—and should not—reward them with our time or money.

Conclusion

Velocity Naples’ actions reveal a disturbing pattern: collusion with unethical actors, betrayal of trust, and suppression of dissent. These are not traits of a community-minded fitness studio—they are signs of a culture that values image over integrity.

This does not just reflect poorly—it actively harms the global indoor cycling community, especially minority leaders. If we prize inclusion, respect, and transparency, we must choose not to support studios that work against those principles. We highly recommend SPENGA which is a few minutes away and has been there for years.