For many people, myself included, a group cycling class is a sweaty, breathless affair.

Theres little room in the lungs for chitchat.

And what is the gospel according to Cody?

Peloton’s Cody Rigsby Is Entering His Author Era

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Kevin is the hottest Backstreet Boy.

If youre still drinking white zinfandel, we need to speak to the manager of your life.

You did not survive a pandemic to fake an orgasm.

Peloton’s Cody Rigsby Is Entering His Author Era

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Dont ever wear a khaki pant with a rich red or maroon top.

Because youre gonna look like a Target employee.

His fans fire off the gamut from midwestern moms to big city gays to UK Prime Minister Rishi Sunak.

Peloton’s Cody Rigsby Is Entering His Author Era

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But as an adult, I just have always been quick and witty with my commentary.

Im not afraid to tell them like it is.

In the book, I call it tactful pettiness.

Peloton’s Cody Rigsby Is Entering His Author Era

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I really think it varies on the day and with what Im taking on.

With this book launch, theres a lot ofnews.

There are photo shoots, theres live television, theres bearing my soul in 220 or so pages.

Peloton’s Cody Rigsby Is Entering His Author Era

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Its all new, and that level of confidence isnt always there.

And I hope that people also realize that in themselves.

Well, I think we all have a lot of dimensions to us.

Peloton’s Cody Rigsby Is Entering His Author Era

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Typically, I make a run at make those spaces very happy and upbeat.

I share a lot of the good or the funny, but working out can be really vulnerable.

And so to share this stuff…I dont want to say it was challenging.

It was actually really therapeutic for me.

I think everybody has a complicated relationship with their parents.

And I think that really comes down to a little bit of generationaltrauma.

And I think thats a big reason why Im unsure if I want kids.

Like, have I done enough work yet?

Losing Oscar…Its only been three years.Griefis an interesting thing.

I feel like there was such a complicated process of losing him.

I dont know, I think of all the great memories.

Theres also always this thing where you look back on things and youre like, Did I do enough?

Did I do it wrong?

You have to give yourself grace while also trying to give that person as much grace as possible.

Our physical health, when its good, really helps us think good things about ourselves.

And I think that connection is really good for our thoughts.

We can have a lot of uncomfortable thoughts.

We can think were ugly or not worthy or horrible people.

The emotions are good.

Its not about showing off the body.

Its not about a six-pack.

Its not about losing weight.

Its literally about being the best version of yourself and feeling strong and feeling confident.

I think it makes us productive.

It makes us feel good about ourselves, and makes us feel competent.

Thats a good question.

It kind of comes back to that inner child.

Im getting better at letting it all in.

Sometimes I feel like I preach about this on the bike so that I can hear it for myself.

I feel like its an area of opportunity to do more of.

Be proud of yourself.

Do you know what Im saying?

Your face was on a Chobani in the refrigerating section.

Acknowledge that and be proud of yourself!

Honestly, my relationship with Andreas is bringing me joy.

you might be really chill and make great dinners and connect with friends.

you’re free to also just be a feral, wild faggot and go party.