When you give Peloton gifts, you’re giving so much more than exercise equipment. You’re giving the gift of on-demand fitness, of fun and challenging workouts, of an engaged and inspiring community, and so much more.
With the holidays approaching, you may be wondering how on earth to wrap a Peloton Bike, Bike+, Tread, or Row. Don’t worry, you can still pull off an epic surprise. From wrapping tips for that Peloton-under-the-tree gifting moment, to more creative ways to gift the Peloton lover in your life, we’ve consulted our design team and members to bring you all the ideas that will guarantee a reaction you’ll both never forget.
Creative Ways To Present Your Peloton Gifts
The day your Peloton equipment arrives is monumental. The rush of excitement, the mounting anticipation, the brand-new journey ahead. It’s why, when you then gift Peloton equipment to someone else, the best part is watching the look on the recipient’s face. Even better then, is when you make them work to figure out what their gift actually is.
Your first option is to skip trying to wrap the equipment altogether (hey, wrapping isn’t everyone's jam!) This can be especially helpful if timing is tricky and your Bike, Tread, or Row isn’t going to arrive in time. There are plenty of fun and crafty ways you can present your Peloton gifts to amp up the excitement even more.
Put together a box of Peloton swag and accessories. That could mean apparel, resistance bands, cycling shoes, Bluetooth headphones and any other gear they might need to get started as soon as they’re on their Bike or Tread.
The Ornament. Did you know you can get Christmas ornaments that look like stationary bikes? Hang one on your tree and wait to see how long it takes your recipient to notice it. Attach a little tag to it featuring a clue as to where they might be able to find their Peloton gift if it’s hidden in the house. Or, if it hasn’t arrived yet, put the delivery date on the tag.
The Library. Curate a stack of books that all relate to Peloton, from self-care guides to a history of cycling. Bookmark seven different pages with the letters P,E,L,O,T,O, and N, so your recipient can put them together to spell out their surprise.
The Dollhouse. Have them open up a gift box that contains a doll-size toy bike. Are they still confused? Lead them outside to a giant lawn sign that screams, “I GOT YOU A PELOTON BIKE,” and watch their reaction.
Peloton Apparel. For a more casual approach, slip a Peloton apparel gift card into their stocking, with a note that includes the delivery date and a printed picture of their new equipment.
The Motivator. Make a poster or banner with the most inspirational and well-known quotes from Peloton instructors. When your recipient finishes reading them all, ask them which quote leaves them feeling most excited to take their first class. Then, lead them to their Peloton Gift or present them with a picture of it. Bonus: The poster will look great hanging up next to their Bike or Tread in their at-home gym.
How To Wrap a Peloton
If none of those options are quite cutting it for you and your Peloton Bike or Tread has arrived in time for the holidays, get ready to wrap. Get your scissors and your sticky tape ready, as we show you a variety of gift-wrapping ideas you and your Peloton fan will love.
The Jumbo Peloton Gift Bag
“Carefully cutting out strips of wrapping paper and taping them around every piece of the Peloton Bike can be tedious and messy,” says Melissa D’Agnese, Peloton Member and senior décor editor at FIRST for Women and Woman’s World magazines. “A super simple solution—especially for those who aren’t very artsy or are tight on time—is to use a jumbo gift bag.” These holiday-themed bags come in sizes as large as 72 x 60 inches (a Bike is 48 inches long and 24 inches wide) and can be easily pulled around the Bike, secured with string ties and adorned with a pretty ribbon or a bow. D’Agnese adds; “The bag will disguise the shape of the Bike just enough to keep your loved ones guessing until the last moment.”
The Reindeer Peloton Gift Wrap Disguise
“We all know that the anticipation of unwrapping a present can sometimes be more of an adrenaline rush than the present itself,” says Taniya Nayak, interior design expert and host and judge of The Great Christmas Light Fight on ABC. “When it comes to large awkward-shaped gifts like an exercise bike, get creative and think outside the box… literally!”
Decorate the Peloton Bike or Peloton Tread to look like a reindeer or another seasonal animal. “The best way to ‘disguise’ the awkward-shaped gift is by first cutting out the shapes from an old cardboard box,” Nayak says; “perhaps a triangular shape for the head and a more boxy shape for the body.” Then you’ll need tape to secure the pieces. She recommends Frogtape or Ductape. Once the body is done, you can wrap the shape in paper that matches your animal. “Butcher paper is a great one because it’s basic brown and more durable than regular wrapping paper,” Nayak says. You can even leave the handlebars uncovered and paste on some felt antlers!
The New Car Trick
When Peloton Member Danielle woke up last Christmas, she found that her family had taken a page out of the car dealership’s playbook and delivered her a Peloton Bike dressed in a giant red bow. Easy, classic and timeless, the giant bow is the perfect “wrapping” strategy for folks who are less inclined to break out the tape and scissors.
A large bow of around 23 inches is the perfect size to place on the back of the screen or on the side of the Peloton Tread or Bike.
The Peloton Bike-in-a-Box
If you want to keep your loved one guessing about their Peloton gift, or want to go above and beyond by setting up your home’s new workout area, gifting a Bike or Tread in a box is a great option, says D’Agnese. “Take a photo of the equipment or print one out, then put it in a small box and add it to the gift pile,” she suggests. “Boxes are a cinch to wrap in festive paper, and the recipient will be thrilled by the playful bait-and-switch.”
The Camouflage Play
To really surprise your loved ones with their new Peloton Bike, Nayak recommends discreetly placing it in with the holiday decorations in front of your house. “Wrap the gift with garland and holiday lights and let them discover it amongst the rest of the décor,” she suggests. This way, you don’t have to do any wrapping, nor do you need to move the Bike around your house too much before moving it to its permanent home. But be careful not to camouflage it too well, otherwise the new year may come and go before your first ride!
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