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0103040502LONG-TERM TESTsecond cousin today. Not a chance.
OK, maybe just a quick 20-minute
country music ride with Dennis...DAY 10
There’s no denying the Peloton’s
potential. I feel fitter already, and
there’s a real endorphin rush after
a ride. I’m mainly concentrating on
not collapsing in a heap, but you
can compete with other riders
in the live and recorded classes
based on your power output.
Just remember to filter results
according to your age and weight if
you want to avoid being pummelled
with the reality stick.
The interface is intuitive and you
can view your stats and progress,
or browse them later in the app;
and there are even video rides
through famous places in case
you can’t face your instructor.DAY 14
With 90+ weekly live shows, I’ve
not even scratched the surface of
what’s on offer here, but against
my usual judgement I keep going
back – and have even done a
stretching session and guided
run on my iPhone. It’s expensive;
but if you need something more
challenging than Joe’s 9am PE
lesson and can’t get to a gym any
time soon, this is the way to go.DAY 02
I’m eager to get back in the saddle
today (no, really, it’s comfy); and
while I only manage a 30-minute
‘advanced’ beginner session,
I spend ages browsing the classes.
Finding an instructor who clicks is
a bit of a lottery, but experimenting
is like speed-dating without the
face-to-face humiliation – plus
you get to choose music genre,
duration and difficulty.
During a ride the screen displays
all sorts of stats: ride time, current
speed, distance covered, cadence,
resistance, calories burned; and
if you have a Bluetooth heart-rate
strap, it’ll check you’re still alive.DAY 05
The instructors are all unfailingly
upbeat and I wonder if I’ll ever
embrace the motivational mantras
and well-meaning transatlantic
whoops, but half an hour of hill
climbs and sprints has flown
by, my heart’s pounding and
I’m drenched in sweat. The classes
are paced brilliantly, and the music
fits the expected effort.DAY 07
No way in hell am I getting on that
effing bike. I hurt, and I’m not in
the mood to be yelled at by Thor’sSTUFF SAYS
A smooth app
and hardware
make this as
good value
as any gym
membership+++++
01 Motivational clichés
like “You’re the fiercest
competitor” really work
02 You’ll be an Olympian
before you’ve explored half
the options03 You’ll hate it at times... but
oh, the endorphin rush!
04 Cleats are stiff and can be
difficult to limp out of
05 It’s an expensive habit if
you’re not motivatedDonut of Truth™
Screen 22in HD
touchscreen
Connectivity
Wi-Fi, Bluetooth
for headphone
and HR monitors
Dimensions
120x60cm, 61kg
Tech specs