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ROUVY syncs with Garmin Connect™ To Become One of Garmin’s Training Data Partners
Jan 18th — 2022
Olathe, Kansas / Garmin Inc. and ROUVY, an indoor cycling platform, today announced full support of the API integration for ROUVY activities with Garmin Connect™. The integration enables Garmin device owners to seamlessly sync their activities created in the ROUVY app directly into their Garmin Connect™ account.
ROUVY syncs with Garmin Connect™ To Become One of Garmin’s Training Data Partners
Jan 18th — 2022
Olathe, Kansas / Garmin Inc. and ROUVY, an indoor cycling platform, today announced full support of the API integration for ROUVY activities with Garmin Connect™. The integration enables Garmin device owners to seamlessly sync their activities created in the ROUVY app directly into their Garmin Connect™ account.
A virtual race for everyone with the Czech pros: Try the segment from L’Etape Czech Republic by Tour de France
Jan 13th — 2022
Prague, Czech Republic / January 13th, 2022 - The winter months are not suited to cycling lovers by default, but modern technology changes the established order in this area as well. On Friday, January 14, the shopping centre Galerie Harfa in Prague will hold a virtual cycling race on a real segment of L’Etape Czech Republic 2022 on the ROUVY platform.
‘Visegrad 4 eCUP’ - The cycling race series goes Virtual to bring the pro and community riders together
Jan 5th — 2022
Prague, Czech Republic / The Czech championship series of open virtual cycling races on ROUVY, which premiered in 2021, has officially been upgraded to an international level. Starting Jan 11, it will run for the first time as the ‘Visegrad 4 eCUP’. The series will be historically the first dedicated and open European cycling cup in eSports - presented by corresponding cycling federations, and held across 4 countries: Czech Republic, Slovakia, Poland and Hungary.
ROUVY CAREER 2.0 - Training Motivation as a Fun Cycling Adventure Around the World
Dec 31st — 2021
ROUVY releases a new and exciting Career format, one of the platform's top features and the 6th Career Edition. ROUVY CAREER 2.0. presents a new, motivating and gamified version of a multi-year ongoing progression for cycling indoors and outdoors. Numerous improvements and added features include a non-limited period, 80 levels to move up gradually and special ROUVY Coins, as a type of fun exchange currency. Riders of all fitness levels, searching for added motivation, will find this the ideal starting point and a way to sustain their training realistically throughout the year, with the chances for real prizes. The new format allows gradual improvement while having fun racing or exploring routes all around the world.
Virtual Sports Platform "ROUVY" partners with “Animotion BV” to boost its presence and activities in the Benelux countries
Dec 27th — 2021
Zottegem, Belgium / ROUVY has signed a partnership agreement with Animotion BV to boost its activities and grow the community for its MMO (Massively Multiplayer Online) sports application in Belgium, the Netherlands and Luxembourg (“Benelux”).
Making Pro Cycling Accessible While Supporting Young Riders on Their Journey. Introducing the Saris Rouvy Sauerland Team.
Dec 21st — 2021
Madison, WI / SARIS and ROUVY are proud to announce a new partnership to become the title sponsors for the UCI Continental racing team, previously known as Team SKS Sauerland NRW. The team will now be called the SARIS ROUVY Sauerland Team. Founded in 2016, the mission of the team is to offer young talented athletes an environment where they can learn and develop skills that will help them reach the pro level. The focus will be on giving riders ages 18-23, who have had little to no access before, a path towards pro cycling. The mission of Saris is to break down barriers to make cycling more inclusive. The SARIS ROUVY Sauerland team will have the opportunity to break down their own barriers as they make their journey towards the pro tour.
“TOKYO VR Racing 2021” - Cycle or Run in the heart of the capital of Japan from home
Dec 9th — 2021
Tokyo, Japan / The Tokyo Metropolitan Government is hosting the “TOKYO VR racing 2021” day on December 12th, on ROUVY. Building on the momentum of Olympic and Paralympic Games TOKYO 2020, the host city presents the realistic augmented ride & run courses to the global athletic community. The amazing downtown of Tokyo was digitized and is now available, for virtual experience and events, to any fitness enthusiast on the planet. Everyone is invited to join any of the 5 Bike races or the 5 Run races in Tokyo, this Sunday, just from the comfort of one’s home.
“La Vuelta Virtual Grand 10” - Christmas Community Edition of the Spanish Grand Tour on ROUVY
Dec 6th — 2021
‘La Vuelta Virtual’ is a year-round project to bring the Spanish tour to everyone’s home around the world. Therefore, ROUVY continuously releases the most exciting and immersive official routes of La Vuelta. From Dec 7th to Dec 19th, cyclists of all levels are invited to compete virtually with the Burgos BH pro riders. Just the same as last year, the Spanish team won’t miss this 10-stage augmented version of 2021 Vuelta a España either. The tour provides the opportunity to experience and relive the pro battles and visit sunny Spain online. Everyone has a chance to win exciting prizes from the series sponsors: ELITE Cycling and Santini.
The most popular road race in Austria - Ötztaler RadMarathon - revisits the epic Timmelsjoch Pass virtually
Dec 2nd — 2021
Sölden, Austria / The global cycling community is invited to overtake the winter edition of the most popular cycling race in Austria, along with the invited pros, from home. It’s all set for the Race & Challenge to conquer the great and picturesque climb of the Timmelsjoch on December 4th, on ROUVY. All riders completing the Challenge by Dec 20, will have a chance to win the accommodation and entry for the real race in 2022.
The Digital Swiss 5 - Olympic medalist, Marlen Reusser and e-sports world champion, Jason Osborne win the digital Swiss Tour
Nov 23rd — 2021
Zurich, Switzerland / The Olympic individual time trial silver medallist, Marlen Reusser and the e-sports world champion, Jason Osborne won The Digital Swiss 5 on ROUVY in 5 races. Team Lugano, led by Pernsteiner Hermann and De Vet Hanne, took the team competition.
‘The Digital Swiss 5’ kicks off tomorrow - The Start List and Where to Watch
Nov 18th — 2021
Zurich, Switzerland / November 18, 2021 - Who is riding with whom? Where in the world can you watch elite male and female cyclists and triathletes competing against each other in the same race? The Digital Swiss 5 brings you exactly that on ROUVY! Learn everything about the race format, the most prominent male and female competitors and where you can follow the races live.
The Digital Swiss 5 - Marlen Reusser, Giro Stage Winner and E-Sports World Champion take to the start line
Nov 12th — 2021
Zurich, Switzerland / November 12, 2021 - This World Premiere will see national and international cycling and triathlon stars go head to head from 19th - 21st November 2021 in Zurich's Saalsporthalle and online around the world. The field of riders is taking shape.
USA Triathlon is launching Remote National Championships on November 11th
Nov 11th — 2021
COLORADO SPRINGS / November 11, 2021 – USA Triathlon, in collaboration with Predictive Fitness and ROUVY, is launching the first-ever Remote National Championships, an opportunity for athletes from across the United States to compete for an Olympic and sprint-distance national championship regardless of their location. The Remote National Championships will last 10 days through November 21st.
World premiere in cycling - The Digital Swiss 5 moves up a level!
Nov 4th — 2021
Zurich, Switzerland / November 4, 2021 - Following its successful debut in April 2020, the next edition of The Digital Swiss 5 in November 2021 will be a cycling world premiere! The 2nd edition of the digital race series, The Digital Swiss 5, will now take place as a hybrid digital cycling event held in the Zurich Saalsporthalle for 3 days and simultaneously worldwide.
World Heritage Himeji Castle Race - the virtual cycling competition around a Japanese UNESCO World Heritage Site
Nov 2nd — 2021
Kobe, Japan / November 2nd, 2021 - Dentsu West Japan, the Japanese advertisement company, has teamed up with ROUVY, the augmented reality platform, to host an open virtual cycling race around the World Heritage Site in Himeji. To support the local annual marathon, the race will take place on November 7th with the guest pro-riders from the UCI Continental Team, MATRIX POWERTAG.
Ride and Race in the Taiwan KOM Challenge online, right now!
Oct 27th — 2021
Taipei, Taiwan / October 27, 2021 - The Taiwan KOM Challenge is Asia’s premier pro-amateur cycling hill climb. It has, in its 10 year history, become a must-do bucket-list ride for many riders worldwide. With the Challenge underway, the virtual race on ROUVY will take place on Oct 30th, a day after the real event.
Michael Woods Will Race Virtually in the RBC GRANFONDO WHISTLER cycling series on ROUVY
Oct 26th — 2021
Oct 25, 2022 - With the indoor season in full swing, RBC GranFondo Whistler has created a special online cycling experience: four 'virtual races' and a ‘Challenge’ between Oct 30 - Nov 20, 2021, with the aim to give cycling enthusiasts around the globe the chance to enjoy and discover insights of four beautiful destinations in British Columbia, Canada via ROUVY. Known as ‘RBC GranFondo Whistler X ROUVY’, the series will take place on 4 brand new augmented reality ROUVY courses which have been recorded in HD video from the best sections of RBC GranFondo Whistler’s Sea to Sky highway route.
ROUVY takes Workouts to another level by combining them with beautiful augmented route videos of your choice
Oct 21st — 2021
Prague, Czech Republic / October 21, 2021 - ROUVY released the ‘ONE ROUVY’ update with a new, outstanding feature. From now on, any structured workout on ROUVY, or the ones created on TrainingPeaks, can be used with any augmented bike course of choice. The new feature enables one to do interval training in an interactive way, making individual workouts more fun, or setting them up for virtual recon rides for an upcoming race event.
ROUVY releases the augmented city tours around the European capitals with language localization
Oct 15th — 2021
Prague, Czech Republic / October 15, 2021 - ROUVY publishes a new route update, enabling athletes and cycling enthusiasts to ride or race in London, Prague, Berlin, Vienna and other megapolises around the world. The release comes with the extension of the platform catalog and localization package, making the app and web now available in English, French, Czech, German, Italian and Spanish.
DIGITAL JAPAN CUP CYCLE ROAD RACE UTSUNOMIYA | Riders from UCI World and Pro Teams will race virtually on Oct 16th on ROUVY
Oct 14th — 2021
Utsunomiya City, Japan / October 14th, 2021 - The pros from BAHRAIN VICTORIOUS, TEAM BIKEEXCHANGE, Utsunomiya Blitzen together with other Japanese continental teams, will compete on ROUVY during a 30 km virtual race on the 1:1 replica of the UCI annual Japan Cup road race. Special guests; former pro riders and elite climbers Ivan Basso (2012 Japan Cup winner), Damiano Cunego (2005 and 2008 Japan Cup winner), and Manuele Mori (2007 Japan Cup winner); and Robbie McEwen (Australia) will join the race.