Cycleops Virtual Training - what's it like?
E65Ross
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Hi guys,
Just got a wahoo kickr and already have TrainerRoad (great bit of software!!) but for when the weather is bad and I fancy doing long rides I think I'd be more inclined by the virtual training bit of software.
Has anyone on here used it? If so.....how realistic is it in terms of time/speed/effort compared to the real thing? My guess is that you'll be a bit faster on the virtual trainer because it doesn't take poor road surfaces, junctions etc into the equation but as long as it's not MUCH easier I may get this as well.
Love the idea you can ride routes you've plotted from anywhere around the world as well.
Any reviews/comments on this would be much appreciated!
Thanks in advance
Ross
Just got a wahoo kickr and already have TrainerRoad (great bit of software!!) but for when the weather is bad and I fancy doing long rides I think I'd be more inclined by the virtual training bit of software.
Has anyone on here used it? If so.....how realistic is it in terms of time/speed/effort compared to the real thing? My guess is that you'll be a bit faster on the virtual trainer because it doesn't take poor road surfaces, junctions etc into the equation but as long as it's not MUCH easier I may get this as well.
Love the idea you can ride routes you've plotted from anywhere around the world as well.
Any reviews/comments on this would be much appreciated!
Thanks in advance
Ross
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Hi guys,
Just got a wahoo kickr and already have TrainerRoad (great bit of software!!) but for when the weather is bad and I fancy doing long rides I think I'd be more inclined by the virtual training bit of software.
Has anyone on here used it? If so.....how realistic is it in terms of time/speed/effort compared to the real thing? My guess is that you'll be a bit faster on the virtual trainer because it doesn't take poor road surfaces, junctions etc into the equation but as long as it's not MUCH easier I may get this as well.
Love the idea you can ride routes you've plotted from anywhere around the world as well.
Any reviews/comments on this would be much appreciated!
Thanks in advance
Ross
It's great!
Pretty accurate on the climbs too. Yes it doesn't take into account junctions/sharp corners etc, or aero eqpt/position but it's about the best training software I've tried.Insta: ATEnduranceCoaching
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Hi guys,
Just got a wahoo kickr and already have TrainerRoad (great bit of software!!) but for when the weather is bad and I fancy doing long rides I think I'd be more inclined by the virtual training bit of software.
Has anyone on here used it? If so.....how realistic is it in terms of time/speed/effort compared to the real thing? My guess is that you'll be a bit faster on the virtual trainer because it doesn't take poor road surfaces, junctions etc into the equation but as long as it's not MUCH easier I may get this as well.
Love the idea you can ride routes you've plotted from anywhere around the world as well.
Any reviews/comments on this would be much appreciated!
Thanks in advance
Ross
It's great!
Pretty accurate on the climbs too. Yes it doesn't take into account junctions/sharp corners etc, or aero eqpt/position but it's about the best training software I've tried.
Perfect, thank you! Whilst some of the trainer Road workouts which are 3+ hours long do look good, I think I'd prefer a more varied approach and virtual trainer looks like a good option for that..... Especially come winter when going out for 5 hours in the freezing cold and rain doesn't appeal quite so much!
Many thanks0
