​Indoor training: Rouvy kicks off the winter season with a major update

Autumn is sending out unmistakable signs these days. It’s getting dark earlier, lunch breaks outdoors are starting to feel a bit chilly, and I’m not exactly looking forward to layering up – at least not me. The indoor cycling app Rouvy has introduced a few new features for the winter season: Zwift hardware is now compatible with the app, new routes from Morocco to Patagonia have been added to the route library, and pros such as Wout van Aert are inviting riders to join them for group rides.

Editorial assessment

​Rouvy is for anyone who wants to experience real routes, whether as preparation for a race such as the Ötztaler Cycle Marathon, for holiday inspiration, or simply because an animated fantasy world isn’t what gets you on your bike at six in the morning. The pricing structure – particularly for Duo and group subscriptions – is attractive, and you can sign up straight away with a group of friends, which is also perfect for group rides that are now more social than ever thanks to the In-Ride Chat feature introduced earlier this year.

Rouvy focuses on real-world experiences: real routes, real video footage, real climbs. This is the key difference compared to Zwift, which relies predominantly on fantasy worlds with a high degree of gamification. There was one area where users had previously noted that Rouvy needed to catch up: its social features and gamification lagged behind Zwift. That is precisely where this update comes in. In particular, compatibility with Zwift hardware is a clever move. Anyone who has already invested in Zwift hardware can now use it with Rouvy as well.

Key information

About Rouvy

• What is Rouvy? Indoor cycling app featuring real route videos from around the world
• Platform: iOS, Android, Windows, Mac, Apple TV
• Partners: Visma | Lease-a-Bike, Lidl-Trek, IRONMAN and Life Time Grand Prix
• Price for a single room: €19.99 per month or €179.99 per year
• Price for the duo: €29.99 per month or €249.99 per year (2 people)
• Preis Group: €59.99 per month or €499.99 per year (up to 5 people)
• Try it for free: 7 days free of charge

The update for the 2026/27 season

• Zwift hardware: Zwift Cog, Click and Ride are now compatible, including Virtual Shifting
• Zwift Ride Rouvy Edition: Available from 9 September in the Rouvy Shop, including Rouvy stickers for personalisation
• TrainerRoad integration: Structured workouts can now be completed on real Rouvy routes
• New routes: Morocco, India and Patagonia, with a new ‘Enhanced’ tag for higher image quality
• Pro Group Rides: Group rides with Wout van Aert, Victor Campenaerts and Mads Pedersen from October
• Costs: Included in your current subscription

The changes in detail

Zwift hardware compatibility

Trainers with the Zwift Cog and Click pre-installed now work seamlessly with Rouvy, including virtual shifting and handlebar controls. The Zwift Ride can be used as a permanent indoor setup for Rouvy. The compatible hardware is available in the new Rouvy eShop.

Zwift Ride Rouvy Edition

From 9 September, Rouvy will be offering a Zwift Ride Rouvy Edition in its own online shop. Included in the package: a set of Rouvy stickers, which riders can use to personalise their setup to match their individual cycling goals.

TrainerRoad integration

TrainerRoad users can now complete their structured workouts on real Rouvy routes. Targeted training meets real-world climbs and route profiles.

New routes

Moroccan desert roads, India’s highest tarmac roads and the vast expanses of Patagonia: Rouvy is introducing new routes with higher image quality. A new ‘Enhanced’ tag identifies routes that have been visually upgraded. Another new feature is the ‘Ride Later’ function, which allows users to save routes for later.

Community and Pro Rides

Clubs, Communities and In-Ride Chat were launched this summer. In the first two months, users have already set up 850 clubs and 130 communities. Club Challenges will follow in the autumn. From October, Rouvy users will also be able to join Pro Group Rides with Wout van Aert, Victor Campenaerts and Mads Pedersen.

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