If you have been following this blog, you know that I am evaluating different indoor training apps. I’m down to two – FulGaz and Rouvy. I have already dismissed Swift, Sufferfest , TrainerRoad, and a host of others because my primary selection criteria is to make training indoors like cycling outdoors with real video footage of epic rides.
Today I had my first Rouvy ride, and must admit, I was pleasantly surprised.
First, it was quick and easy to download, install, and setup the app. It immediately recognized, and connected all of my sensors – Wahoo KickR Core and Heart Rate Strap – and the user interface is friendly, intuitive, and feature rich. I had all of the numbers I would ever need – speed, power, cadence, grade – and the ride profile showed where I, and other riders, were positioned on the ride. The app introduces augmented reality, graphic avatars superimposed on top of the high quality video of the ride. I didn’t think I would like this feature, but as it turned out, it more than anything made the ride real. There were other cyclists on the road. Other cyclists to chase down, and race, just as I would do on the road.
I have a lot of other features to check out, but I give Rouvy a 👍 for this first ride.
If you have experience with the app, I’d like to hear from you.
PedalWORKS 
Not Rouvy, but I’ve been using Kinomap. This is for a specific reason. I only use y trainer on an irregular basis when the weather is rubbish (as it occasionally is???) so a monthly subscription seems a waste of money. With Kinomap I can upload rides with a GPX file and a video each month and get a free month subscription. I like putting something back to the community and introducing them to our part of Scotland I’ve also been able to upload 1 short canoe trip for rowers out there.