Dear Peloton Users Gobsmacked by a George Floyd Picture on Peloton FaceBook Page Comments

The photo caption was simply “Justice” on the day Derek Chauvin was convicted of murder

Dear Offended Pelotoner — got your mellow harshed from a picture acknowledging a landmark court decision to at long last hold a white police officer accountable for murdering a Black man?

I read your comments, I think I get it:

· I just come here to ride! This is where I come to escape the world!

· C’mon admin, get this nonsense off this page! This page isn’t for politics!

· I thought this was about getting our sweat on!

To the “I just come here to escape and ride my bike!” variety, Peloton has been exceedingly open on their stance with the Black Lives Matter movement, particularly since last June after the murder of Floyd and subsequent protest marches.

Effective immediately, we are announcing Peloton’s commitment to invest $100 million over the next four years to fight racial injustice and inequity in our world and to promote health and wellbeing for all. In this pivotal time in history, I believe we have an enormous responsibility to do our part to combat systemic racism, and I am committed to ensuring that we use our resources, platform, and influence to change our society for the better — into a place where everyone can and will thrive.

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