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How This Former Tech Operator Is Revitalizing a Decade of Fitness History in Berkeley

As his cycling studio approaches its 10th anniversary, Ryan Morningstar is proving that a people-first mantra can breathe new life into a distressed asset.

By Gabriella Trani

Media Relations Specialist

May 20, 2026

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