Updated May 7th, 2020 at 17:10 IST
COVID-19: Americans 'panic buying' Peloton bikes amid pandemic crisis
Amidst the coronavirus pandemic, Americans are reportedly panic buying $2000 (Rs 1.5 Lakh) Peloton bikes to continue their workout during the lockdown.
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Amidst the coronavirus pandemic, Americans are reportedly panic buying Peloton bikes. According to reports, while many people are losing their jobs due to the coronavirus lockdown, some people are buying Peloton bikes so that they can workout indoors because the coronavirus lockdown prevents them from going outdoors in order to workout.
Working out during the lockdown
As per the report, the people that are panic buying this bike consider working out to be an integral part of their daily routine. Many people also took to Twitter to share their experiences of panic buying a Peloton bike. Take a look at some of them below.
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It’s official: I’m buying a Peloton bike tomorrow. 🚴♀️
— Caroline (@carolinabarr) May 6, 2020
If you want a peloton bike, buy their stock and let their growth pay for your bike 🤔 #investing #peloton
— AJ (@AndrewJavaheri1) May 6, 2020
Since We are in quarantine for the foreseeable future, do I buy a Peloton bike?
— harrison (@PassiveBagel) April 30, 2020
I want a peloton bike
— Joe Burrow aka Tiger King 🐅 (@izzy24k_) April 28, 2020
I’m about to panic buy a Peloton bike (@onepeloton)
— Andria (@Andria_sl) April 1, 2020
About to “panic buy” a peloton 🤭
— Derick Waller (@wallerABC7) May 6, 2020
Covid question of the day: do I save up for a Peloton, or do I save up to buy paper towels?
— Liddle’ Savage (@littledeekay) May 1, 2020
Coronavirus outbreak
After originating from China’s “wet markets”, the coronavirus has now claimed over 265,094 lives worldwide as of May 7. According to the tally by international news agency, the pandemic has now spread to over 209 countries and has infected at least 3,820,864 people. Out of the total infections, 1,303,155 have recovered but the easily spread virus is continuing to disrupt many lives.
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Published May 7th, 2020 at 17:10 IST
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