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Frederic Funk and Marten Van Riel join ROUVY as Brand Ambassadors for 2023
Jan 17th — 2023
Prague, Czech Republic / ROUVY, the augmented cycling and triathlon platform, announces the addition of the mid-distance triathlon European champion, Frederic Funk and Belgian National Champion, Marten Van Riel to its team of brand ambassadors. The athletic community around the world can soon expect to ride and race together with both of them on ROUVY.
ROUVY Regulars launched with new features at the iconic Lago di Garda and Alpe d'Huez
Jan 12th — 2023
ROUVY, the augmented indoor cycling platform, rolled out a huge number of virtual iconic locations together with multiple usability improvements and a Virtual Group Leader. Additionally, ‘ROUVY Regulars’, as an event series, is a follow up to New Year's resolutions when people are more keen to start with something that will keep them fit. Unfortunately, majority of these resolutions fail due to lack of consistency. That's why ROUVY now offers weekly scheduled rides that will help riders build up their cycling routine and keep them fit.
ROUVY presents Challenge Family The Championship location in 360°
Nov 24th — 2022
Prague, Czech Republic / ROUVY rolled out the first-ever triathlon virtual route in 360°. The Championship in Samorin, Slovakia is one of the most popular Challenge Family’s events for middle distance and Olympic triathlons. ROUVY’s freshly released OmniMode™ is the next generation of the ROUVY indoor cycling app, providing the athlete with improved features and a 360° range of views to create an even more immersive cycling experience.
ROUVY drops the best deal of the year on a Black Friday Week
Nov 21st — 2022
The popular indoor cycling app ROUVY announces a Black Friday week. From November 21st to 27th, there is a 25% discount on 6-month and 12-month subscription plans.
Triathlon Fall Fest calls on triathletes to train and race with Roth champion, Magnus Ditlev and a Challenge Family all-star cast
Nov 14th — 2022
Almere, Netherlands / Magnus Ditlev, Frederic Funk, Kyle Smith and Belinda Granger, among many others, will land on ROUVY to meet, train and race online with the international tri community. From November 24th to 27th, anyone can join the unique series of group rides, races and webinars from home and try to challenge renowned triathlon stars with real power effort, and on real routes. ROUVY and Challenge Family invite triathletes all over the world to learn, train and experience the iconic and remarkable event locations of Roth, Almere, Šamorín, Wanaka and many other Challenge Family races.
ROUVY disrupts Cycling eSports with OmniMode technology using real 360° videos
Nov 3rd — 2022
Prague, Czech Republic / Czech-based eSports platform ROUVY adds a first-ever 360° dimension to virtual racing with OmniMode™, using real-life video routes at iconic locations. OmniMode is the next generation of the ROUVY indoor cycling app, providing the rider with improved features and a 360° range of views to create an even more immersive cycling experience. Going 360°, ROUVY’s event experience is about to become the new industry standard. The new concept will provide athletes with enhanced levels of in-ride group interactivity, fun, and competition. Casual riders also now have the opportunity to explore the world at their own pace in stunning 360° video panorama.
Virtual Tour de World Challenge based on famous cycling routes
Oct 27th — 2022
ROUVY welcomes everyone to discover famous cycling routes across the continents from the comfort of one’s home. The cycling program provides a great opportunity to improve fitness and explore 6 continents in 6 weeks with well-known names in the international cycling & tri communities: Cameron Jeffers, Elisa Scarlata, Terri Buryanov, and Emidio Terra.
National Day of Spain with La Vuelta on ROUVY - Celebrate the fiesta and get fit on a virtual journey!
Oct 10th — 2022
Madrid, Spain / ROUVY continues to bring the greater and lesser known parts of Spain to everyone’s home around the world. This time, ROUVY presents immersive augmented routes of La Vuelta that were not a part of the virtual grand tour in September. From Oct 12th to Oct 16th, cyclists of all levels are invited to compete virtually in the Spanish regions of Jaén, Andalusia, Cáceres and Extremadura. The former MTB World Champion, Jose Hermida, will lead a group ride on Oct 13th.
Challenge Family and ROUVY Host Indoor Training Camp, this weekend
Sep 27th — 2022
Almere, Netherlands / September 27, 2022 - As the Northern Hemisphere days get shorter and the weather gets cooler, Challenge Family and ROUVY have prepared an indoor training camp, using the most realistic virtual riding experience, available on three spectacular Challenge Family bike courses. Triathletes can look forward to a moderate intensity and fun programme along with great gear prizes and the chance of a real race entry for the lucky ones.
L'Étape Brasil goes virtual with Santander and Mitsubishi Motors as main sponsors
Sep 22nd — 2022
São Paulo, Brazil / For the first time, the Campos do Jordão circuit of L'Étape Brasil will be ridden simultaneously in the real and in the virtual world on ROUVY.
La Vuelta Virtual ‘22 Summary - 7K riders worldwide, a winner from Belgium and 5K Euro for inclusive cycling
Sep 15th — 2022
Madrid, Spain / La Vuelta Virtual on ROUVY, last weekend, had a magnificent wrap up in Madrid. Everyone witnessed the amazing story of Ward Simons who became the first winner of La Vuelta Virtual ‘22 at the in-person Grand Final. The pharmacist from Belgium managed to beat 9 competitors on the stage placed in the center of Madrid near Plaza de la Lealtad.
The digital twin of the CHALLENGE SANREMO is set for Sep 15th, one week before the actual race
Sep 13th — 2022
Almere, Netherlands / Challenge Family and ROUVY continue to digitize the best triathlon locations around the world. Now with the Challenge Almere behind, the next stop is the middle-distance triathlon in the Ligurian region. The international tri community and Sanremo participants are set to recon the bike course segments in the online race on ROUVY with the Brazilian-Italian pro, Guilherme Muglia, aka “Gui”.
La Vuelta’s Virtual and Real Grand Final in Madrid - Ride along with the Champions from home!
Sep 8th — 2022
Madrid, Spain / After a series of online qualification races on ROUVY, the open epic grand finale on the ZYCLE smart ZBikes will take place as an in-person and online event in Madrid on Sept 11th, at the closing stage of the real La Vuelta. The qualified finalists will ride against the former Olympian and MTB World Champion, José Hermida, in a battle for the crown of the virtual peloton.
Popular eSports platform ROUVY introduces the first augmented indoor cycling integration with Strava Live Segments
Aug 31st — 2022
Prague/San-Francisco - Today, ROUVY announces a new integration with Strava to bring Strava Live Segments to over 1M athletes on ROUVY’s popular esports platform. Strava is the leading social platform for athletes and the largest sports community in the world with over 100M athletes on the platform. Strava Live Segments give another dimension of excitement to the ROUVY experience, providing motivation to compete on a Strava segment from the trainer like you would on a stretch of road or trail outdoors.
‘La Vuelta Virtual’ starts along the real La Vuelta ‘22
Aug 18th — 2022
Madrid, Spain / August 18th, 2022 - Vuelta a España kicks off on Aug 19th in Utrecht in the Netherlands. On the same day, ROUVY, the official, multi-year provider of La Vuelta Virtual, launches the immersive, multi-stage digital version of the 2022 Spanish Grand Tour. Available for anyone from home, the community racers will fight along with the pros on the same maps. Racers have the unique opportunity to ride the real LV roads online even before the World Tour stars do it. The in-person Grand Finale for LV Virtual will wrap up the series on Sept 11 in Madrid with the best of the racers competing on Zycle stationary bikes in the LV VIP zone. 15 racing days and 800 digitized kms from the LV 22 promise discovery of new beautiful landscapes, exciting battles and great valuable prizes.
‘La Vuelta Virtual 22’ Warm-Up Racing Weekend #4 - August
Aug 1st — 2022
Madrid, Spain / The ‘La Vuelta Virtual 22’ Warm-Up Racing Series is wrapping up with the August community events on ROUVY. The Italian bike influencer Elisa Scarlatta and riders from the UCI Pro Team Equipo Kern Pharma invite everyone to ride and race with them from home, to earn a chance at winning the VIP visit to the La Vuelta Grand Finale in Madrid and getting some valuable prizes from ZYCLE, Europcar and La Vuelta.
‘La Vuelta Virtual 22’ Warm-Up Racing Weekend #2 - July
Jul 4th — 2022
Madrid, Spain / The ‘La Vuelta Virtual 22’ Warm-Up Racing Series continues with the July community events on ROUVY. The former MTB World Champion Jose Hermida and riders from the UCI Pro Team Equipo Kern Pharma invite everyone to ride and race with them from home, to earn a chance at getting some great and valuable prizes from ZYCLE, Europcar and La Vuelta.
ROUVY adds Gravel routes, support for STRAVA outdoor rides and Outdoor Achievements for more training fun and inspiration
Jun 23rd — 2022
Prague, Czech Republic / ROUVY, the indoor cycling app, adds Strava outdoor cycling activities to ROUVY CAREER. Other platform updates include numerous new augmented routes, a fresh ‘Gravel & Off-road’ category and Outdoor Achievements.
‘La Vuelta Virtual 22’ June’s Warm-Up Racing Series - Win A VIP Experience in Madrid from home
Jun 16th — 2022
Madrid, Spain / Preparation for Vuelta a España kicks off next week with the open virtual events with the riders from the UCI Pro Team Equipo Kern Pharma and SCOTT CALA BANDIDA. ROUVY, the official, multi-year provider of La Vuelta Virtual, presents the immersive, “virtual and real” multi-stage digital version of the 2022 Spanish Grand Tour. Available for anyone from home, the community racers will fight for the trip to an in-person grand finale in Madrid and the Vuelta’s VIP experience. The series of events over the next 3 months promises the exciting warm up and great valuable prizes from ZYCLE, Europcar and La Vuelta.
The VIRTUAL TOUR DE SUISSE on ROUVY - Discover Beautiful Switzerland on Bike from Home
Jun 9th — 2022
Grenchen, Switzerland / Cyclists of all levels are invited to explore the beauty of the professional Tour de Suisse online via ROUVY, the Official Digital Partner of the Swiss tour. Mapped on the segments of the same courses as the actual 2022 pro race, the virtual community races will run from June 13th to 19th, along the real stages and on the same days as the PROs ride.