Indoor cycling has been growing in popularity in the past few decades. With the convenience of not needing to go outside, it offers a portal to a world in which you can ride in different locations, or work out, whenever you want. It is a fantastic way to stay fit all year, and in this article we present reasons why you should consider it - if you haven't already!
As the temperature slowly dips and the days get darker, now is the perfect time to consider the ultra-convenient phenomenon of indoor cycling. You don’t need to leave the comfort of your own home to ride in faraway regions such as the North Island in New Zealand or the Rossfeld Panorama Road, Germany's highest panoramic toll road to Austria – “teleporting” yourself to the most scenic cycling locations for you to explore!
Whether you’re a casual, hobby cyclist or a passionate rider, ROUVY has you covered. This immersive platform uses Augmented Reality (AR) technology, placing your virtual avatar among real-life footage as you ride routes from around the world. With more than 1,500 routes to choose from (and more being steadily added), you’ll never run out of places to visit.
Why indoor cycling?
Indoor cycling has been around for decades, but riding in front of a plain wall - or a dashboard presenting just your ride statistics - is not the most appealing workout. Modern technology has allowed us to enhance our indoor-cycling experience, enabling riding in different, real-life locations from anywhere. Online social networks have also been tailored to allow athletes to share their indoor rides, helping people stay connected across borders with ease.
You may – very validly – ask yourself: why ride indoors, when I can explore nature on my cycle outdoors? There are several reasons why indoor cycling is becoming trendier, and more beneficial, than ever.
Indoor cycling saves you time: you can jump on your trainer and be riding anywhere in seconds, rather than needing to fetch your physical bike and pedal to your desired starting point. For riders with lots of work and family commitments, indoor cycling is the better option – at least during the week. Time on the trainer Monday through Friday means you’re ready to make the most of your outdoor rides on the weekend.
The same applies for rides with friends: organizing a meet-up physically can be time consuming and tricky (or impossible, if living on different continents!). Riding virtually removes these barriers, connecting you with the outside world, and your friends, in seconds.
Further, it is a year-round alternative. No matter how rainy, windy, cold, hot or dark it is outdoors, racing indoors safeguards you from adverse conditions. You no longer have to cancel your Sunday coffee rides with your friends because of bad weather!
The ability to sync and log your indoor and outdoor rides together is also a huge benefit. This means that you will always be able to upload and view your progress, wherever you ride.
Indeed, there are so many benefits that we have written an article covering why indoor cycling is so good - check it out!
