Alumni Profile: Whitney Roberts

Whitney Roberts always knew that even after living away from the Wheat City for a number of years, she eventually wanted to end up back in Brandon. Fortunately for her, the perfect opportunity presented itself to make that happen.

In just a few short weeks, Whitney and her husband Dana will be opening Tour Indoor Cycling, an indoor cycling studio that offers an exercise class that uses a special stationary exercise bicycle with a weighted flywheel in a classroom setting.

Originally from Deloraine, Manitoba, Whitney attended ACC’s Business Administration program and graduated with a Marketing specialization in 2007. While attending her first year at the college, she met her future husband, Dana, who was in his second year of the Web Design program (class of ‘06). After graduation, the couple moved to Vancouver where Whitney got her Makeup Artistry diploma from the John Casablancas Institute. Always having a desire to work in the cosmetic industry, she felt the combination of her two diplomas was perfect for her career goals.

After her graduation in Vancouver, the pair ended up in Calgary. There, Whitney managed a MAC Cosmetics counter, and then moved into an account manager role with Benefit Cosmetics.

“My diploma from ACC helped my career path immensely,” said Whitney. “In the cosmetic industry, I was chosen for positions and given promotions in large part because of my diploma. Now that I’m opening a business, my confidence comes from being exposed to all aspects of the process at ACC.”

Whitney got the idea for the Spin studio business while living in Calgary. Admittedly, not being a “gym person”, a friend told her about a new spin studio that had opened and after she tried it once she was hooked. “The workout was incredibly fun and effective, and I immediately starting thinking about opening a studio in Brandon. My husband and I always knew we wanted to end up back in Brandon, and we thought that Brandonites would love this concept,” said Roberts.

The studio will be located at 4-215 6^th Street and will be open seven days a week. The grand opening is tentatively scheduled for mid-February and will offer special grand opening reduced rates with all proceeds going to the Heart and Stroke Foundation. Following the grand opening classes, everyone will get their first ride free.

Riders can sign up for classes and learn more about the studio at www.tourindoorcycling.com.

Facebook: facebook.com/tourindoorcycling

Instagram: @tourindoorcycling

Twitter: @tourindoorcycle