When our new Peloton Bike arrived, the first order of business wasn’t what I expected. I had to pick a Leaderboard name. Instantly, pressure to be creative set in. Then it hit me: EricTheEel.

The nickname was bestowed upon me more than a decade ago, when I worked at a winery in New Zealand and was completely out of my element. I was much like the original Eric the Eel, Eric Moussambani Malonga, the swimmer who’d never seen an Olympic-size pool yet represented Equatorial Guinea at the 2000 Games. Despite struggling through each of the 100 meters, Eric the Eel never gave up. Neither did I at the winery, so EricTheEel it had to be.

But what’s right for you? If a nickname doesn’t feel like a good fit for your Peloton username, there are plenty of other areas to look for inspiration. We asked Peloton Members to weigh in on the story behind their handles—and their advice can be your guide to crafting the perfect Leaderboard name.

What Is a Peloton Leaderboard Name?

A Leaderboard name is the username that'll represent you across the Peloton platform. It’ll show up on screen in the list of everyone taking a class (aka the Leaderboard) and instructors will often shout out Leaderboard names when someone is celebrating a milestone ride or a birthday. Many people choose names that highlight their interests or show off pieces of their personality.

How to Pick Your Peloton Leaderboard Name

Your Leaderboard name must be 15 characters or less, use only alphanumeric characters, and cannot already be in use by another Peloton Member. Other than that, what you call yourself is up to you! In need of some inspiration? These ideas will get you started.

Show Pride In What You Do

Whoever you are and whatever you do, chances are your work matters to somebody, somewhere. Consider Liz K. in Baltimore, who works as a lighting designer—so she’s LightingLiz. Or Ron W., who works in the wine industry with a tight-knit group of colleagues Ron calls his “wine entourage”—so he's Winentourage. (Ron came in third place in his company’s Peloton spirit week ride.)

Share Your Hobbies and Interests

Are you a knitting enthusiast? A sci-fi book lover? A devoted dog parent? Whatever you’re into, incorporating a reference to it into your Leaderboard name will reveal a little bit of your personality—and, as a bonus, maybe it'll help you make some new Peloton friends who are interested in the same things. (Pro tip: You can also show off your interests by using Leaderboard Tags, which are similar to hashtags and can help you connect you with other exercisers on and off the platform.)

Highlight an Inspirational Moment

Is there a time or place at which you displayed a kind of courage you didn’t know you had? Julia M., who lives in Bear Valley, California, was out one day and came close to a bear. She is now, appropriately, RunFromTheBear. (Even though it was the bear who ran after Julia made eye contact.)

Pick Something “Motivational”

You'll probably notice a lot of Peloton Leaderboard names mention food and beverages. John B. in Austin, Texas, for example, is SpinSforBBQ. Of course, there are plenty of Member permutations on the “spins for” concept, including beer, cheesesteaks, bagels, bacon, wine, you name it. Creativity points to Jenn H. in Rhode Island, who’s TapbackForTacos.

Make ’Em Laugh

Puns welcome! If you’re clever with wordplay or quick to crack jokes, don’t be shy about sharing that humor on the Peloton Leaderboard. Bonus: If you can make the instructor laugh, you just might get a shoutout for it.

Pay Tribute to Someone Important

Perhaps someone in your life inspires or encourages you—your partner, a mentor or even your children, for whom you want to stay strong and healthy. Michelle D. in Memphis lives by her father’s mantra, GodsGotThis, from when he was fighting cancer. It’s her entire family’s words to live by now too.

Give Yourself a Pep Talk

When you're in the midst of a hard workout, is there a mantra that helps keep you going? For Peloton instructor Christine D'Ercole, it's the words "I am, I can, I will, I do"—so she made them her Leaderboard name. Consider what words you might want to hear when the going gets tough and see if having them on the screen in front of you might give you the extra encouragement you need.

Show Your Strength

Your Leaderboard name can also help you remember your resilience during difficult life chapters. John W. in Albany, New York, is WhimBeatCancer—a name which speaks for itself. And Dawn E. in Sandpoint, Idaho, who has survived breast cancer and takes care of her husband with Parkinson’s, says she doesn’t let anything stand in her way. That’s why she’s UnDawnted.

Keep It Simple

If you’re looking for a a memorable username or something that might get you a shoutout in class, you’ll probably want to pick something that’s easy for others to decipher. Peloton instructors may have a harder time reading a handle that has a long string of numbers or random combinations of letters—meaning it might be harder for your Leaderboard name to get you the attention you deserve.

Can You Change Your Peloton Leaderboard Name?

Yes, you can always change your Leaderboard name by heading to your profile page on your Peloton equipment, in the Peloton App, or on the Peloton website. So don’t sweat it too much if you can’t think of a perfect name right now. You’re bound to get more inspiration once you start taking classes and hear other Members’ handles. And besides, what’s truly important is that you’re getting in a great workout.