Get riding on a Peloton at the hotel with this step-by-step guide.

For many of us, there was no turning back after our first Peloton ride. And once you reach that point, traveling is no longer an obstacle that will prevent you from riding.

Finding a Peloton at a hotel is a great way for people to discover the bike.

While you might be considering buying one, staying at a hotel that has one is the perfect time to try it out and see how you like it.

But in order to successfully ride on the road, there are a few things to do if it’s your first time riding a Peloton bike.

In this guide, we’re going to cover the steps to riding a Peloton in a hotel.

Find a hotel with a Peloton bike.
Create an account.
Bring headphones and water.
Get there early.
Sign in on a bike.
Adjust the saddle and handlebars.
Choose your ride.

Let’s take an in-depth look at each one of these steps to get you riding on Peloton at the hotel.

Find a hotel with a Peloton bike.

There are roughly 600 hotels in the United States and Canada that have at least one Peloton in either the fitness center or in select guestrooms.

Select where you will be traveling and search for hotels that have a Peloton bike. You use Peloton’s hotel finder or our list of hotels with Peloton bikes.

Create an account.

Register with Peloton to create your account. This process only takes a few seconds and will make it easier to log in on a bike once you arrive at the hotel.

In most cases, you will not need a paid Peloton membership to ride a bike at a hotel. The hotel will have a subscription for you to use, all you need is your login information (email and password).

You can also fill in your age, weight, etc. to get more accurate metrics once you start riding.

Some hotels have their Peloton bikes logged into a house profile, meaning you do not need your own account to get riding.

Bring headphones and water.

Many hotel gyms will provide you with headphones and water but it’s never a bad idea to come prepared.

You’ll want headphones to listen to the class instructors and the music, water to keep you hydrated during your workout (you’ll need it), and a towel for the post-workout sweat is also a good idea.

One more thing to consider are the pedals. Peloton bikes will either have dual-sided SPD pedals or Delta pedals.

Most hotels have dual sided pedals allowing you to use either Peloton Shoes or regular gym shoes but note that some hotels have toe cages and do not have Delta/SPD clips.

Get there early.

Peloton bikes are a hot commodity. Some hotel gyms have entire studios with multiple bikes but many only have one or two bikes.

You’ll want to arrive as early as possible to ensure that you’re able to get one without waiting awhile.

If the gym opens at seven in the morning, get there a few minutes before that.

Sign in on a bike.

Signing in only takes a few seconds and, again, you’ll need your login information (email and password) that you used when you created your account.

Again, no membership or subscription should be required to ride at a hotel.

Adjust the saddle and handlebars.

It’s one thing when you have your bike at home but it’s very different when you’re using one in a hotel.

Make sure you make the appropriate adjustments before you start riding.

Adjust the handlebars to make sure the reach is at a comfortable distance. Loosen the L-handle at the front of the bike. Push the handlebars down or pull them up and then re-tighten the L-handle.

Choose your ride.

You can choose from live rides or one of the 5,000+ on-demand rides. Live rides are streamed from the Peloton studio in New York City and you’ll see your output and class rank in real time.

If you’re taking an on-demand class, you’ll see the numbers on the leaderboard from other participants who have already taken the class.

Here’s a quick look at some of the basic ride types to choose from.

Low Impact - Rides take place primarily in the saddle. The focus on this positioning helps to protect the rider’s joints, making it a more accessible class type. Great for all levels.
Groove - A choreography driven ride. Portions of the rides are executed through movement patterns using the beat of the music.
Intervals - These rides include bursts of effort followed by recovery. Intervals help build cardiovascular strength and boost metabolism. Some examples of Interval classes include HIIT, Tabata and Intervals & Arms.
Live DJ - Top DJs join instructors on stage to offer playlists and a fun-filled ride.
Metrics - This is a highly-structured class guided by the core metrics of the Peloton bike: cadence, resistance, and output. Includes intervals and drills.

Once you’ve chosen your ride, you’re all set to go. Peloton rides are really hard, even for seasoned riders, but have fun with it.