TrainingPeaks Virtual Cycling

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Last verified 6 Aug 2026

3.9 119 ratings · App Store

1. 4/5Good, not yet great—but steadily improving

   Performs as well as Zwift (maybe a touch better in some ways) at a basic level. Obviously a long way to go yet in terms of variety and the quality of the scenery. It doesn’t yet integrate fully with my Garmin NEO Bike, but is clearly making progress: they recently added terrain response, but it does not yet support road feel. The fact it requires manually syncing with Garmin Connect is also a miss. Even so, it’s a no brainer given it’s part of TrainingPeaks Premium, which I happily pay for anyway!

   Chris Krycho · 6 Aug 2026

2. 2/5Only Useable on Newest Hardware

   This app only really works on the newest of hardware with lightning fast internet. If I run it only my M4 pro MBP right next to my router, this is a great app, any other hardware, anywhere else in my house it's useless. Why does app need 4 down/loading screens before game play in 2026? And the downloading content screen before you can even get to a menu can take half an hour or more if you don't have super fast internet.... and it won't download in the background if you leave the app. Navigating the menus on anything other than a computer with mouse is also dreadful. On my phone the buttons are too small, it's just a scaled down version on the desktop app, and on my apple tv, it can take minutes to figure out the incantation of swipes necessary to get the right button highlighted to do anything. I really wish this app was better, I don't like paying for TP premium and zwift, but I might have to go back to it, because I can't spend 45 minutes just getting set up for a ride, to only to then have a laggy, low framerate (< 1fps) experience.

   lankysquid · 6 Aug 2026

3. 5/5Legit competition for Zwift!

   Agreed! This might be better than Zwift! I’ll give it a few more weeks, but after trying the platform, I love it! Realistic and there are additional pedaling metrics (L/R balance, torque, efficiency) if your trainer or power meter cranks/pedals support this feature. Wind speed and direction are variables factored into racing events on this platform. It’s the Beta version trial and so far I haven’t had any issues. (Helpful tip) TPV uses lots of memory just like Zwift. To prevent the app from crashing, Make sure you either remove the Zwift app or other apps using lots of memory (or increase your storage). Developer feedback was fast and helpful within 24 hours. Solved my crashing issue and it works great!

   bconstantinejones · 6 Aug 2026

4. 5/5Better than Zwift

   I’ve been riding on Zwift since 2015. IMO, indieVelo is superior. Trainer resistance is lowered when you are in the draft. You can’t take sharp turns at supersonic speeds. Bots are credible cyclists, with FTP and W’. Virtual gearing is available for all smart trainers. The HUD is customizable. L/R balance and Cycling Dynamics can be displayed in real time if your power meter supports them. Free rides, pace bots, structured workouts, and events are all supported. In over 24 hours of riding (so far), the platform has been rock solid. Best of all, the developer is responsive to feedback!

   m+m ranch · 6 Aug 2026

5. 5/5Realistic Indoor Training

   As opposed to the other cartoon world platform with racing loaded with cheats, TPV is a breath of fresh air. It has great built in anti-cheat tools for racing events, custom kits, custom courses, distances, can race against bots that match your ability, the list goes on and on. Every update it takes a massive leap forward, mainly with updates suggested by the users (again unlike that other platform). Give it a go if you want your training to be more realistic and match your goals for outdoors.

   Design Head · 6 Aug 2026

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