Peloton British Summer Fest Review: 3 Classes Worth Every Minute

9 Instructors, 3 Classes, and a Weekend That Proved the UK Crew Is in a League of Their Own

This Peloton British Summer Fest review covers three back-to-back classes that were as fun to take as they were impossible to forget. Across a five-instructor Peloton Move as One ride, a Sam Yo cool-down, and a four-instructor full body strength class, the UK crew showed exactly what happens when genuine friendships show up on screen. If you are looking for a Peloton British Summer Fest review that goes beyond the highlights, this is it.

If you missed the preview coverage, The Clip Out had the full class lineup and booking details ahead of the event. Here is what went down once the classes were actually live.

The Peloton British Summer Fest Move as One Ride

The centerpiece of this Peloton British Summer Fest review is the five-instructor, 45-minute cycling class with Bradley, Susie, Hannah Frankson, Jon, and Ben, which aired live on Saturday, May 30. The class was framed as an ultimate festival lineup, moving through a spectrum of sounds from daytime sunshine vibes to golden hour magic, and it opened with Duran Duran's "Hungry Like the Wolf."

The studio energy was high from the first pedal stroke, with flashing lights and a crowd that matched the mood. Bradley and Susie kicked things off, and the pairing was an instant hit. Both instructors admitted they are not festival people, which made it all the funnier that Peloton put them front and center for a festival-themed class.

Susie, primarily a Tread instructor, looked completely at ease on the bike, swaying to the music and all smiles. When Bradley asked how the bike studio compared to her usual tread environment, she said it "seems familiar and unfamiliar at the same time if that is possible." Bradley called her an ultra queen and an ultra boss, and when Common People by Pulp came on, Susie leaned over and told him she loves that song.

He seemed genuinely in awe of her running accomplishments throughout, and the two of them made me laugh out loud more than once. This Peloton British Summer Fest review could fill pages on the Bradley and Susie pairing alone. When Susie asked Bradley if he would ever get on the tread, his answer was honest and a little playful: "I'm not sure it's my place. But maybe, who knows." Peloton community, let that marinate. A Bradley tread class would be a very good day.

Hannah replaced Bradley at the 15-minute mark and wasted no time. She looked at Susie on the bike and joked she was going to steal her job. The two had clearly built a real bond outside the studio, and it showed. In the lead-up to a half marathon they both ran, Hannah had been firing off voice notes to Susie with questions about the race. According to Susie, Hannah went out fast from the start.

When the finish line came, Hannah was convinced she had put serious distance between them. She had not. "I found out I was like 3 seconds ahead," Hannah said, laughing. "Next time I'm going to run with you, Susie." Susie's response? She would need to slow down for that. Whether another race is in their future is an open question, but this Peloton British Summer Fest review would not be complete without noting that the friendship behind it is real. Whatever was thrown at Susie during this class, including intervals, climbs, and speed work, she handled it without hesitation.

Jon stepped in for Susie at the halfway point, and the chemistry between him and Hannah was one of the standout moments of this Peloton British Summer Fest review. Jon joked about just sitting on the bike, pushing the red stop button, or grabbing a drink, while Hannah pointed at him saying "don't do that."

Everything Hannah said, Jon found a way to turn around on her, which kept the energy going in the best possible way. They did the Hannah dance together on the bike, Jon brought out what he called his "at the club" moves, and the whole segment had the feel of two people who genuinely love working together. It was Jon's first time on the bike, and he made the most of every second.

The final segment of this Peloton British Summer Fest review brought Ben in to close out the ride, and he entered by doing the worm across the studio floor. Of the five instructors, Ben would have been the last one I expected to do that. Jon and Bradley would have been my first guesses. Jon's reaction said it all: "What just happened?" Apparently Bradley had dared him.

Ben struggled to adjust the seat after Hannah and eventually announced he was just going to BMX it. The low-seat jokes carried all the way to the finish, including Ben saying he did it to make Jon look taller. Jon and Ben's dynamic was outstanding. Jon would take over leading and tell Ben "I'll take it from here, big dog," then freestyle while Ben was giving instructions.

Ben noted that Jon was a natural on the bike and floated the idea of more 2 for 1 format between them, to which Jon pointed that he would because out you only do half the work. The playful side of Ben that Jon draws out is something special, and anyone following this Peloton British Summer Fest review knows it was on full display here.

Forty-five minutes on the bike can feel like a long time, but with these five it was gone before I noticed. I found myself adding more resistance on the hills and pushing harder in the HIIT intervals without even thinking about it. That is what good instruction does. Picking a favorite pairing across all five in this Peloton British Summer Fest review is genuinely hard. They all played off each other beautifully.  If you have taken the class, which was your favorite pair?

Sam Yo's Cool-Down Ride

After the intensity of the Peloton Move as One ride, Sam Yo's five-minute cool-down on May 30 was exactly the right landing. Calm, intentional, and grounded, it felt less like a cool-down class and more like a closing ceremony for the whole weekend.

Sam's words brought me right back to his book, The Monk's Mindset, which I had just finished. It is one of the moments in this Peloton British Summer Fest review that is hardest to put into words. His voice at the end of a hard effort carries weight.

As the ride wound down, Sam said: "Let the breath do all the work. The Summerfest is over. The ride is done and what you built in there stays with you. The strength, the resilience, the discipline and that does not disappear when the music fades."

And as he moved into the stretch, he added: "We look up together, we look down together and we look ahead together and we smile together," followed by, "Move as one, return as one, carry that forward today."

Five minutes. That is all it took listening to Sam and his Monk's Mindset to put my mind in a completely meditative state. If you have not read The Monk's Mindset, this Peloton British Summer Fest review of Sam's cool-down will make you want to.

Peloton British Summer Fest Full Body Strength Class

The final class in this Peloton British Summer Fest review was a 30-minute full body strength session on May 30 with Jermaine Johnson, Jon Hosking, Susie Chan, and Joslyn Thompson Rule. All four are British Tread instructors, and only JJ and Joslyn teach strength regularly, which made the pairing choices interesting.

JJ and Jon took the first half of the class together, covering a warm-up followed by a lower body and core focus. During the core work, the camera pulled back to an overhead 360-degree shot of JJ and Jon that was a genuinely cool production moment.

The second half went to Joslyn and Susie, who handled upper body and core. The sisterhood between those two shined throughout, and one of the standout moments was watching Susie demonstrate modified moves and unilateral variations alongside the bilateral exercises Joslyn was leading. It was a small but meaningful touch that showed how thoughtfully the class was put together and for all levels.

Overall the class felt like a typical straightforward yet effective full body session, which is exactly what you would expect from instructors like JJ and Joslyn who program with purpose. Structurally it was clean and well-balanced, and what stood out most in this Peloton British Summer Fest review was the genuine warmth between all four of them.

All four instructors are approaching a shared milestone: JJ and Susie celebrate five years at Peloton in September 2026, and Jon and Joslyn hit the same mark in October 2026. That shared history showed throughout the class. The chemistry between them did not feel performed. It felt like four people who have been in the trenches together for years and genuinely enjoy each other, and it was a fitting close to this Peloton British Summer Fest review.

Back in 2021

All 3 classes covered in this Peloton British Summer Fest review are now available on demand. You can find them in the Peloton British Summer Fest collection:

• Saturday, May 30 at 7:30 AM ET — 45-minute British Summer Fest Move as One Ride with Bradley, Susie, Hannah, Jon, and Ben
• Saturday, May 30 at 12:00 AM ET — 5-minute British Summer Fest Cool-Down Ride with Sam Yo
• Saturday, May 30 at 12:00 AM ET — 30-minute British Summer Fest Move as One Strength with JJ, Jon, Joslyn, and Susie

For the original class preview and booking details, see The Clip Out's British Summer Fest coverage.

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