Peloton equipment may be awesome for keeping fit at home, but they’re also weighty and have lots of delicate components such as touchscreens – so it’s no surprise that plenty of our readers come to us with questions about how to move a Peloton Bike or Tread safely.
Strava comes in two “flavors”: Strava Free vs Paid.
After years of using Strava’s free version, I was lured in by the additional features on offer and finally decided to take the plunge and upgrade to a premium Strava subscription.
But what’s the difference? How much is Strava premium? And is the upgrade worth it?
If you’re looking to invest in some home workout apparatus, you may be weighing up Peloton vs NordicTrack, both of which make top-end exercise bikes and treadmills.
Remco Evenepoel (Soudal-QuickStep) launched a blistering attack on the final hairpin of the mighty Arinsal, fighting off a determined Jonas Vingegaard, who was in hot pursuit. The first mountain stage of Vuelta a España 2023 lived up to expectations as the GC favorites battled up steep slopes. Remco was involved in a collision after the … Read more
You may have noticed membership price hikes, seen Peloton Studios close down, read stories about product recalls, or generally got the impression that Peloton is in trouble.
Is this a load of hot air, or is Peloton going out of business?
Though debate is raging over potential additional safety measures that could be introduced, the fact remains that danger is an inherent part of cycling. As this list will explore, many of the most infamous moments in the modern history of the Tour de France come from these shocking moments.
The road can be a tough place to communicate with others, and because of this, cyclists have bike hand signals.
When riding with other cyclists or road users, letting them know what you are doing is vital to everyone working in sync.
Echelon and Peloton are considered to be two of the best indoor cycling bike brands, both offering an interactive workout experience with thousands of workout classes you can stream and high-quality exercise bikes.
But, which is better: Echelon vs Peloton? And what are the main differences between Peloton vs Echelon exercise bikes?
When you are working out while other people in your home are sleeping or trying to get work done, you’ll probably find yourself wanting to know how to connect AirPods to Peloton Bike or Tread.
In this article, we will provide step-by-step instructions on how to connect AirPods to Peloton Bikes and Peloton Tread, and how to troubleshoot common reasons why your AirPods won’t connect to Peloton equipment.
Being able to work out at home offers many advantages over having to get to the gym to exercise, or always having to train outside. Home workouts provide the ultimate in terms of convenience, comfort, and privacy.
In this article, we will provide 10 Essential Peloton Tips for Beginners to help you get the most out of your Peloton journey without feeling totally overwhelmed from day one.
Peloton offers an extensive library of on-demand and live workouts, including everything from cycling classes and running workouts to strength training and yoga. However, given the thousands of available options, and limited time and energy to work out, actually deciding how to structure a Peloton workout plan can be difficult. If you feel overwhelmed by … Read more
Peloton can help you lose weight if you ride 3–5 times per week and pair it with a calorie-controlled diet — most riders see 1–2 lb of fat loss per week on this routine. The 5 most effective Peloton classes for weight loss are HIIT & Hills (45 min, 600+ kcal), Power Zone Endurance rides, … Read more
One of the reasons the Apple Watch is so popular is that it is designed to work with so many smart devices, including the Peloton Bike. However, as convenient as it is to pair your Apple Watch with your Peloton Bike, there can be sporadic issues with the Apple Watch not connecting to Peloton or … Read more
To become a Peloton instructor: build a public following teaching cycling/spin/yoga/strength (Instagram following, public class teaching), apply directly via Peloton’s talent recruitment, and ace a multi-round audition (talent showcase, on-camera test, fitness assessment). Peloton hires roughly 2–5 instructors per discipline per year out of thousands of applicants. Most successful candidates have 5+ years of fitness … Read more
There are tons of Peloton strength workouts to choose from – as well as quite a number of Peloton Strength instructors to work out with. While having lots of options for Peloton strength training classes to choose from can be exciting, it can also be hard to know where to begin. However, as an avid … Read more
Peloton shoes run a half-size small for most riders — order half a size up from your usual sneaker size. The official Peloton shoe size chart maps US 5 → EU 36 up to US 14 → EU 49 (men’s), and US 5 → EU 35 up to US 11 → EU 41 (women’s). Below … Read more
With the wide range of high-tech home exercise equipment available these days, the leading competitors have to offer more ways to enhance their products. Many offer some level of interaction, while others make working out more of a game. With the likes of Zwift, cyclists can ride scenic alpine routes from their own homes – … Read more
There are numerous approaches to cardio training for cyclists. Some cyclists focus on doing a lot of high-intensity interval training (HIIT), others tend to stick with moderate-intensity steady-state cardio workouts, and others use heart rate zones to guide heart rate training. Another worthwhile approach is polarized cardio. Polarized cardio splits the focus to the two … Read more
Rouvy, Zwift, and Peloton are the three biggest indoor cycling platforms. Zwift is best for gamified racing and structured workouts in virtual worlds (Watopia, London, etc.). Rouvy uses real-world video footage of actual roads and climbs (Stelvio, Mont Ventoux). Peloton focuses on instructor-led, music-driven classes on its proprietary bike — different philosophy entirely. Below we … Read more
On a multi-day, mountainous, and 200+ kilometer-per-day race such as Tour de France, riders push their bodies to the absolute limit. Even years of experience and a lifetime of training may not be enough to stop riders from falling behind. You’d imagine that being in the group of riders right at the back of such … Read more
It’s an issue that has had its fair share of controversy and debate in recent years. The “supertuck” is an ultra-aerodynamic riding position in which a cyclist sits on the top tube rather than the saddle, then tucks forward to make their frontal body area as small as possible to reduce drag. It makes a … Read more
A Tabata ride is a structured 4-minute interval session: 20 seconds at maximum intensity (above VO2 max), 10 seconds rest, repeated 8 times. The original 1996 Tabata study found this protocol delivered greater aerobic AND anaerobic gains than 60 minutes of moderate cycling. On a bike, that means 20-second all-out efforts in a hard gear … Read more
Many Peloton users complain that their Peloton seat hurts, especially those new to the equipment. Sometimes that’s just because you often ride your Peloton bike for longer at home than you would in a spin class, but it’s still helpful to know how to make the Peloton seat more comfortable. If your Peloton seat hurts, … Read more
The Tour de France peloton has 176 riders (22 teams of 8) at the start, riding in a tight pack that shaves 30-40% off the energy needed compared to riding solo at the same speed. Drafting, echelons, and breakaways form the strategic backbone of every stage. Below, we explain peloton dynamics, drafting science, and key … Read more
Considering buying some high-tech home fitness equipment but struggling to decide which is best for you? There’s a good chance your decision will involve weighing up the strengths and weaknesses of Peloton vs Mirror vs Tonal. Spoiler alert – We found Peloton to be the best overall system of the three. This is down to … Read more
Peloton Output is one of the most essential pieces of data to highlight your progress on a Peloton bike. But this information leaves a lot of us wondering: What is a good Peloton Output? What constitutes a “good” Peloton Output is a very individual concept, and will vary massively from cyclist to cyclist. Personally, I’d … Read more