Welcome to Episode 180 of Pelo Buddy TV, an unofficial Peloton podcast & Peloton news show. This week we cover the following topics: Kendall Toole has announced she is leaving Peloton, and her last class is June 29th. Cody Rigsby shared that he has signed a new contract with Peloton. There are now pace target classes available for the Peloton Tread & Tread+. There are now running & rowing benchmark tests to track & compare your performance. Peloton is beta testing form...

Welcome to Episode 179 of Pelo Buddy TV, an unofficial Peloton podcast & Peloton news show. This week we cover the following topics: Emma Lovewell is the newest Tread coach and has a new “Crush Your Climb” series. Peloton has shared they wrote down around $9.1 million worth of Peloton Guide inventory. Leanne & Ben were married in an intimate ceremony in London on May 17th. A new collection & set of strength benchmark classes were added this week. Lindsey Stirling was at PSNY for...

Welcome to Episode 178 of Pelo Buddy TV, an unofficial Peloton podcast & Peloton news show. This week we cover the following topics: There will be less classes with members from London starting July 1. Peloton announced a “Global Refinancing” which will see them raise $1.4 billion. Peloton announced they will no longer use Sean “Diddy” Combs’ music in new classes. Becs Gentry will teach a Lindsey Stirling run on Tuesday, likely with Lindsey in studio. There are hints that an artist...

Welcome to Episode 177 of Pelo Buddy TV, an unofficial Peloton podcast & Peloton news show. This week we cover the following topics: Peloton is now showing a commercial for lululemon apparel before some classes. There is a lululemon members weekend that is taking over all classes for 2 days at PSNY. Bloomberg reports that Peloton is in the process of getting a $850 million loan to refinance their debt. Peloton has said they are evaluating their app tiers strategy and pricing. Peloton’s...

Welcome to Episode 176 of Pelo Buddy TV, an unofficial Peloton podcast & Peloton news show. This week we cover the following topics: CNBC reports multiple private equity firms are considering taking Peloton private. Peloton tried to acquire Hydrow before developing the Peloton Row. Peloton is updating the search feature to expose members’ real names by default. The interim CEO of Peloton teased virtual coaching as a potential new feature. Jess Sims’ Saturday 60 is now Sims 60 (and live...

Welcome to Episode 175 of Pelo Buddy TV, an unofficial Peloton podcast & Peloton news show. This week we cover the following topics: Peloton announced a restructuring, including 400 layoffs and CEO Barry McCarthy leaving. Barry McCarthys’ severance package & interim CEOs salaries. Peloton also released their FY2024 Q3 earnings, which had some positive and negative data points. A new partnership with Hyatt will have Peloton bikes (and some rowers) in hotels, and earning points for...

Welcome to Episode 174 of Pelo Buddy TV, an unofficial Peloton podcast & Peloton news show. This week we cover the following topics: Ross Rayburn announced he will be leaving Peloton in June. Peloton acquired patents from Ghost Pacer, a company who made augmented reality sunglasses. The Peloton Row & Peloton Tread are now both available on Amazon in the US. Peloton’s Q3 earnings call will take place on May 2, 2024. Outdoor audio classes can now be taken on the Peloton Tread/Tread+...

Welcome to Episode 173 of Pelo Buddy TV, an unofficial Peloton podcast & Peloton news show. This week we cover the following topics: Peloton is ending the free app tier, and reducing free trials to 7 days. A new Peloton Bike History tool lets you see stats about used bikes. Pre-Ride WarmUp classes are back and other class highlights. An artist series with Lauren Daigle took place. Matty Maggiacomo featured Peloton member Meg Morrison as his guest in a recent class. The Peloton...

Welcome to Episode 172 of Pelo Buddy TV, an unofficial Peloton podcast & Peloton news show. This week we cover the following topics: Christian Vande Velde is back at Peloton teaching classes again. There will be no live classes from April 15 – 22, as both studios are closed. Members no longer need to log in an hour before noon to try to book studio classes. Cody Rigsby is now a lululemon ambassador. Emma Lovewell has teased she will be teaching some prenatal core classes. A new featured...

Welcome to Episode 171 of Pelo Buddy TV, an unofficial Peloton podcast & Peloton news show. This week we cover the following topics: Peloton is giving away the Guide for free if you purchase a Bike, Tread, or Row. Alex Karwoski is trying to earn a spot on Team USA for the 2024 Olympics in Paris this weekend. Both PSNY & PSL will be closed with no live classes from April 15-22. Peloton has said that a fix for the bug with high fives is coming next week. Peloton has (re)introduced...

Welcome to Episode 170 of Pelo Buddy TV, an unofficial Peloton podcast & Peloton news show. This week we cover the following topics: Peloton is testing pace target classes for Tread The Peloton App can now connect to third party rowers (like Concept 2) A new partnership with TrueMed might make it easier to use HSA/FSA money Camila Ramon is now teaching Dance Cardio classes You can now use the “Just Work Out” feature with no internet connection The Peloton Guide can now see pre-show...

Welcome to Episode 169 of Pelo Buddy TV, an unofficial Peloton podcast & Peloton news show. This week we cover the following topics: Sam Yo shared that he is writing a book which will be released next year. Peloton’s CFO said there are no current plans to rent Treadmills or Rowers. A new report indicates Citigroup is considering a loan for Peloton. An “Experiences” tab is replacing “More” on hardware devices in a new experiment. The Peloton App will now remind you when you have an...

Welcome to Episode 168 of Pelo Buddy TV, an unofficial Peloton podcast & Peloton news show. This week we cover the following topics: Some members briefly had the Peloton Guide UI & features on their Bikes & Treads this week. A new Peloton app update allows you to manually track your distance on workouts. The audio mixing feature is getting an update with a new custom mix slider. A featured artist series with Olivia Rodrigo took place this week. Peloton is celebrating Women’s...

Welcome to Episode 167 of Pelo Buddy TV, an unofficial Peloton podcast & Peloton news show. This week we cover the following topics: Peloton is rolling out new features that allow you to block members, and hide leaderboard tags. A new series of in-person events called “The Warm Up” will take place at showrooms across the US & Canada. Peloton has reconfirmed that there are currently no plans to sell the Peloton Tread+ outside the US. Peloton is an official partner of the Berlin Half...

Welcome to Episode 166 of Pelo Buddy TV, an unofficial Peloton podcast & Peloton news show. This week we cover the following topics: Peloton has won a lawsuit over the “Bike+” name. A second email about delivery times has been sent to those who ordered a Tread+. We have a list of what days both PSNY & PSL will be closed this year. An artist series with Nicki Minaj took place this week. Robin Arzon has a new series called “Your Day One.” Peloton highlights bike bootcamps, evening...

Welcome to Episode 165 of Pelo Buddy TV, an unofficial Peloton podcast & Peloton news show. This week we cover the following topics: The Peloton Bike+ will keep the Apple GymKit feature after Peloton briefly said it would be removed. There will be no live classes next week from February 19-21, 2024. Irene Scholz had her first classes back on Peloton this week. Camila Ramon & Denis Morton will be teaching groove classes. An artist series with Green Day took place this week. Several...

Welcome to Episode 164 of Pelo Buddy TV, an unofficial Peloton podcast & Peloton news show. This week we cover the following topics: There will be several two for one classes on Tuesday for Galentine’s Day. Peloton has launched a new “Hack the Commute” collection & initiative. A featured producer series took place Thursday featuring Timbaland. Peloton is celebrating Black History Month with four different types of classes. Hoda and Jenna, from The Today Show, took a ride with...

Welcome to Episode 163 of Pelo Buddy TV, an unofficial Peloton podcast & Peloton news show. This week we cover the following topics: We share an update on Peloton’s earning data and what was discussed on the call with investors. Barry McCarthy teased an offline mode coming to “Just Work Out” feature in the app. The retail / showroom area of Peloton Studios New York has been updated. Peloton has started to share information about their Black History Month 2024 classes. Rebecca Kennedy...

Welcome to Episode 162 of Pelo Buddy TV, an unofficial Peloton podcast & Peloton news show. This week we cover the following topics: Deliveries of the Tread+ are starting, but will take until April to finish. Peloton Lanebreak is starting to roll out to Tread+ owners. A new section of Peloton Entertainment called “Peloton Original” showcases documentaries. Peloton created a new 30 minute documentary about Susie Chan’s Badwater 135 race. Peloton is giving away 4 free entries to the NYC...

Welcome to Episode 161 of Pelo Buddy TV, an unofficial Peloton podcast & Peloton news show. This week we cover the following topics: The Peloton Output Park factory in Ohio has been sold. Jess Sims did an “Ask Me Anything” on Reddit, talking about contracts, floor bootcamps, artist series & more. Cody Rigsby’s XOXO, Book Tour will continue with new dates this year. A Peloton x lululemon event will see several instructors teach classes at the Mall of America. Denis Morton & Andy...

Welcome to Episode 160 of Pelo Buddy TV, an unofficial Peloton podcast & Peloton news show. This week we cover the following topics: Peloton and TikTok are collaborating in a new partnership. One analyst has predicted that Apple will acquire Peloton this year. Jenn Sherman has been in the news along with director Christopher Nolan. Some current owners of the Tread+ are starting to get their rear guards installed. A bug fix has been rolled out to fix the issue with the Peloton Tread...

Welcome to Episode 159 of Pelo Buddy TV, an unofficial Peloton podcast & Peloton news show. This week we cover the following topics: Help keep Pelo Buddy TV ad-free by becoming a Pelo Buddy TV supporter. Peloton has a New Year’s commercial called “Something Is Everything.” Peloton announced an official partnership with YouTube TV. There are now extra fees when making large group bookings at Peloton Studios. You can now use the auto-follow resistance feature, or ERG Mode, in power zone...

Welcome to Episode 158 of Pelo Buddy TV, an unofficial Peloton podcast & Peloton news show. This week we cover the following topics: A new feature will now show song information during live classes (previously only on-demand classes showed it). The tablets on original Peloton Bikes made before 2016 will no longer be able to play classes starting next summer. Rebecca Kennedy & Andy Speer are now engaged. Susie Chan is writing a book called “Trails and Tribulations: The Running...

Welcome to Episode 157 of Pelo Buddy TV, an unofficial Peloton podcast & Peloton news show. This week we cover the following topics: Peloton has emailed out a “Year in Review”, but there will be no Cooldown video. The Peloton App can now show & record stats from third party treadmills using Bluetooth FTMS. There is a bug with resistance on the Peloton Bike, and screens sleeping on the Peloton Tread. You can now manually record your reps & weights on the Peloton app during...