Peloton is expanding their Bike rental program to Canada. People will be able to rent a Peloton Bike or Bike+ for one monthly cost.
Hardware & Device News
Peloton Row Patent hints at future gaming & augmented reality, shows buttons on Peloton Rower handle were considered
The patent application for the Peloton Row was released today, and hints at future games or virtual reality, as well as highlighting controls & buttons on the handle of the Peloton Rower.
Peloton Adds Financing Option for Refurbished Bikes (Certified Pre-Owned); Removes Financing for the Guide
Peloton is now offering financing on their refurbished bikes (certified pre-owned bikes), but they have also removed financing as an option for the Peloton Guide.
Peloton adds way to see distance-based running PRs / PBs (personal records / personal bests) to profile page
Peloton has added a new section to the profile page on the web browser that allows you to view your distance-based running personal records (PR).
Peloton Releases Post-Run Stretches That Take Place Entirely On the Tread
Peloton has released new post-run stretches that take place entirely on the Tread as opposed to a workout mat.
Report: Peloton will have rowing classes with members in-studio, and still plans to have at least some rowing classes on app
A recent Forbes article about Ash Pryor reveals that Peloton plans to open up live rowing classes to in-studio participants, and still plans to have rowing classes on the app.
Instructor Cliff Dwenger to Teach Peloton Strength Classes
Instructor Cliff Dwenger will teach strength classes in German. His premiere Peloton strength class is on March 28, 2023.
Mayla Wedekind Announced as Newest Peloton Tread Coach
Mayla Wedekind has been announced as the newest Peloton Tread instructor, teaching German language classes.
Peloton Rolling out Personal Best Badges (PR/PB) for Workouts on the Tread (Walks or Runs)
Peloton is rolling out new personal best badges for workouts completed on the Tread, awarded for running (or walking) a distance in your fastest time.
New Peloton Patent for Treadmill Rear Guard – Potential Fix for Peloton Tread+
Peloton has filed a patent application for a rear guard on a Treadmill – which they have previously said is how they hope they will fix the safety issues on the Peloton Tread+.
Report: Peloton Strength Hardware Device (Tonal Competitor/”Project Cobra”) Canceled Last Year
“Project Cobra” – the potential Peloton strength hardware device that was designed to be a more direct competitor to Tonal – has reportedly been canceled.
Peloton Sending On-Screen Reminder to Bike/Bike+ Owners to Replace Bike Pedals Annually
Peloton has begun to notify members who own a Bike/Bike+ that they should replace their pedals annually via a pop-up screen on the Bike & Bike+.