Christine D’Ercole is a Masters World Champion track cyclist, Peloton fitness instructor, and public speaker.
Christine D'Ercole | |
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| Born | August 11, 1971 |
| Education | Carnegie Mellon University |
| Partner | Brian Hicks (married) |
| Children | Victoria |
Career and education
editD’Ercole grew up wanting to be a ballerina but was told that her thighs were too big.[1] As a young adult, she wanted to work as a Broadway performer, choosing to attend a performing arts high school, followed by studying theater at Carnegie Mellon University.[1][2] She used to ride her bike to classes.[3]
After graduating from college, D’Ercole started auditioning for theater roles in New York City while working as a bartender and bike messenger to pay the bills.[1] She became a part of the bike messenger community, who encouraged her to pursue track cycling and racing full-time.[1][3]
While pursuing cycling, D’Ercole has also worked as a model and a fitness instructor.[1] After teaching at SoulCycle and Equinox, she began working as a Peloton instructor in 2014.[1]
D’Ercole has won the Masters World Championship in cycling and is a five-time National Champion.[4][5] In 2021, she won 5 gold medals at the Masters Track National Championships, in the Points Race, Scratch Race, 2K Time Trial, Team Pursuit, and Team Sprint events.[5] She is the only Peloton instructor who has won a world or national track cycling championship.[1]
Personal life
editIn 2019, D’Ercole was diagnosed with squamous cell carcinoma after noticing a spot on her nose.[6][7] The surgery to remove the cancer was a success.[6]
D’Ercole lives and works in Manhattan, and owns a Dutch Colonial house in Easton, Pennsylvania.[8]
D’Ercole was in romantic relationships with women for many years and identified as gay. In 2021 she got engaged to a man she had met through a virtual Peloton class.[9]
References
edit- ^ a b c d e f g Hosie, Rachel. "As a dancer, Christine D'Ercole was told her thighs were 'too big.' Now, they're the Peloton instructor's superpower". Insider. Retrieved 2022-04-14.
- ^ University, Carnegie Mellon (January 15, 2021). "A Whole New You - Engage with CMU - Carnegie Mellon University". www.cmu.edu. Retrieved 2022-04-14.
- ^ a b Cartusciello, Jenna (2021-04-08). "The Truth About Peloton Instructor Christine D'Ercole - The List". TheList.com. Retrieved 2022-04-14.
- ^ "Christine D'Ercole • IAMICANIWILLIDO©". IAMICANIWILLIDO. Retrieved 2022-04-14.
- ^ a b "Christine D'Ercole Wins Five Gold Medals at Track Cycling Masters National Championships". Peloton Buddy. 2021-09-21. Retrieved 2022-04-14.
- ^ a b "Peloton Instructor Christine D'Ercole Is Known for Her Kick-Butt Workouts and Inspirational Messages, But Did You Know She Is also a Cancer Survivor? – Understanding Skin Cancer and How to Limit Your Risk". SurvivorNet. Retrieved 2022-04-14.
- ^ "Peloton instructor Christine D'Ercole reveals she had skin cancer". Connect The Watts. 2021-03-07. Retrieved 2022-04-14.
- ^ "Peloton Instructor Christine D'Ercole Is Completely Overhauling Her Dutch Colonial in Pennsylvania". Architectural Digest. 2021-09-25. Retrieved 2022-04-14.
- ^ "A Peloton instructor said she fell in love with a man she met in her class after only dating women for the past 10 years". theparadise.ng. 2022-04-02. Retrieved 2022-04-14.
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