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Peloton co-founder John Foley says he’s lost all his money and is now running a made-to-order rug company, Ernesta.
‘HUNGRY AND HUMBLE’

Mr. Peloton: I Lost All My Money So Now I’ve Turned to Rugs

John Foley, who co-founded the fitness company, was once worth almost $2 billion.

Dan Ladden-Hall

Sean “Diddy” Combs in Washington, D.C., on Oct. 20. 2023.
FALLOUT

Peloton Purges Diddy’s Music From Its Platforms

The power cycling company addressed its users’ concerns about the rapper’s music on the platform in a private Facebook group.

Eboni Boykin-Patterson

Christopher Nolan
EVERYONE’S A CRITIC

WATCH: Peloton Instructor Rips Christopher Nolan to His Face

The director said he was “dying” on his exercise bike when his instructor began complaining she’d wasted several hours of her life on one of his movies.

AJ McDougall

A photo of a smiling Ryan Furtado, wearing a baseball cap.
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UNSAFE AT ANY SPEED

Mom Says ‘Dangerous’ Peloton Bike Killed Her Son ‘Instantly’

New York City office worker Ryan Furtado was found by police with the bike “on his neck and face,” according to a lawsuit.

Justin Rohrlich

A stationary bicycle inside a Peloton store is pictured in the Manhattan borough of New York City, Jan. 25, 2022.
HEALTH & UNWELLNESS

Peloton Recalls 2.2 Million Bikes After Numerous Injuries

Reported incidents include a fractured wrist, lacerations, and bruises.

Erik Uebelacker

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BUMPY RIDE

Fired Peloton Instructor Rips Into Former Bosses in Lawsuit

Daniel McKenna claims he was improperly denied a COVID vaccine exemption and was once asked whether he was drunk at work because he’s Irish.

Justin Rohrlich

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LET’S RIDE

Score $300 Off Peloton Bikes for Black Friday on Amazon

Peloton almost never gets discounted, but you can score major savings on the brand at Amazon’s Black Friday sale.

Lana Parker

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‘OUTRAGEOUS’

Cypress Hill Hits Peloton With Yet Another Copyright Suit

One of the original members of the group claims that Peloton used songs without paying for his share of the rights, calling it an act of “willful infringement.”

Alice Tecotzky

Best Peloton Bike Alternatives 2022
CYCLE OF LIFE

These Peloton Alternatives Are Cheaper (and Just As Good)

From NordicTrack to Bowflex, find out which spinning bikes give you a Peloton-worthy workout at a fraction of the price.

Marissa Miller

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SPIN OUT OF CONTROL

Peloton’s Introduction of New CEO Turns Into Dumpster Fire

The chat during the virtual meeting filled up with angry employee comments.

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BACKPEDAL

Peloton CEO to Quit After Spectacular Nosedive in Value

The interactive bike maker’s market value plummeted from around $50 billion a year ago to around $8 billion last week.

Jamie Ross

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