Anthooooonyyyyy

I'm not a winner.

I use that phrase hesitantly, because I'm well aware that in the larger macro planetary picture I have literally won life's lotto. But when it comes to games of chance, contests, random jackpots and even old advertising awards shows, I often came out on the losing end. 

But woe is not me. At least not as of last week when, in my daily routine, I decided to hop on my Peloton for my regular 20+ miles, sometimes 40+, if I've had enough caffeine.

As I have mentioned before, I'm not a big fan of the Chatty Kathys who "teach" the classes. They talk too much. Tell boring stories. And generally grate on me. How hard can it be? You either speed up or slow down. Turn the knob to the left to make it steeper, to the right to make it flatter. That's it. 

Consequently, I often opt for the scenic rides and let Peloton take me to some stunning places in India, Malaysia and Kenya. One of the rides, if you watch carefully, shows a black bear scurrying off the road within gnawing distance of the adventurous riding/filming cameraman.

Now, however, there's a new option to stream. I did a little digging and found out this beta test, including the ability to watch Disney+, MAX, Netflix and CSPAN+ (don't quote me on that) has been offered up to randomized Peloton subscribers.

Somehow, despite the odds that preceded it in 65+ plus years, that includes me!

My thighs are quivering just thinking about it. In one week, I've already made it through half of Season One of The Sopranos. Keep in mind I'm not one for binging. In fact, the notion of sinking into my leather recliner and wittling hours watching reruns makes my considerably smaller stomach turn. 

But this is different. 

Now I can revisit my favorite Mafioso family as well as the local Northern New Jersey haunts of my past (including the Bada Bing which has enjoyed several different monikers) AND burn off thousands of calories of my largely pescatarian diet. Plus, I don't have to listen to some giggly 32 year old instructor telling me how we all need to add more Sparkle to our lives and conquer each day with a Sparkly attitude.

I prefer a well placed...

"Heyyyyy"

"Ohhhh"

"Watch the sfogliatyella!"

Where can I get that in Culver City?