Sharon Snyder
Who: Sharon Snyder
Where: San Francisco, California
What: Creator of Big Wheels: the
first plus-size women’s cycling camp
Owner: Bumblebee Fitness, San Francisco
Bay Area
Sharon Snyder, a Heart Zones Blue Jersey Cycling, Personal Trainer, and Danskin Triathlon Coach, is a woman with a passion to help out plus-size women and give them the opportunity to experience the same passion that she has had for years for cycling. A frequent rider of Velogirls, women’s only cycling team in the Bay area of California; Sharon wanted to bring the same camaraderie to women who, because of their size, might feel intimidated in another group. Based in the San Francisco Bay Area, Sharon offers one-on-one, duet and small group training in beautiful outdoor parks, fitness studios, swimming pools and in individual’s homes in a supportive and judgment-free environment.
Sharon’s goal: To ride a metric century (63 miles), have fun, get fit, support each other, and improve cycling skills, balance, strength and endurance.
Sharon’s original program success came at a club where she set up a temporary membership for non-club members to gain access to the club. She charged $300 per person for the 10 week program and paid the club a % of gross revenue.
Sharon owns her own studio Bumblebee Fitness, based in the San Francisco bay area. The group does Heart Zones Cycling workouts twice a week indoors and meets once a week for an outdoor ride. Participants need a bike, helmet, heart rate monitor and a good attitude.
Visit the BumbleBee Fitness website