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Peloton (cycling)

The main group of riders in a road bicycle race.

First in use: the 1900s
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Peloton (fitness)

An American fitness company selling connected exercise bikes and streamed classes.

First in use: c. 2012

Peloton / Peloton (cycling) / Peloton (fitness)

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The pack of riders became a home exercise bike.

Which meaning of Peloton is the original, and which one is the duplicate riding on its name? Peloton (cycling) came first (the 1900s). Peloton (fitness) arrived in 2012. The data below shows which one owns the word now.

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