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Hi, @Sloggy and I (and possibly @mecheng89) are keen to start a Rouvy group subscription, especially now that Zwift has gotten very expensive. The Rouvy group subscriptions are really very good value - 32.99 Euro for 5 people per month - so around 6.60 each = ~R130-R140. A yearly subscription works out to even cheaper - ~R110/month. So probably less than half of other platforms like Wahoo Systm, and less than a third of Zwift. I know there are free options like MyWhoosh and Indievelo, but I like the variety of Rouvy. I normally do workouts up one or another of the many mountain passes they have available, and otherwise just do zone 2 cruising exploring other areas. I think the plan would be for each of us to commit to say 4 months on Rouvy, then transfer one (or more if you like) month's payment to the one we choose to administer the account. Once the money has been collected, the subscription is started, and we each make sure it is working well. Then before the end of the month, we transfer the remainder of the 4 month period to the person paying, and the subscription remains for those 4 months. After that we can decide whether to continue or stop as a group. I normally switch platforms quite regularly, but the group subscription may make it worthwhile to do a year's subscription for the equivalent cost of like 3 months of Zwift. DM me if you are keen, and we can use a whatsapp group or similar to arrange the rest. We only need 2 or 3 more, but if there is sufficient interest, perhaps other groups can also be started. The only restriction I am aware of on Rouvy's side is that it seems that you can't change groups more than once a year.

hi i would like to get back to the original content looking to partner with other people on a rouvy subscription we only had 2 last time any interested parties maby black friday special with happen

I should test this for my wife. When Rouvy still allowed it, I would have to upload the course of whichever event she was preparing for (ex. Amashova 35km) so she could ride it over and over and...

Another indoor training app, this one a web based version with direct integration to/from Intervals (icu), Athletica, TrainerDay or a ZWO file import. Biketerra.com - no app needed. The free versions allow 1 route upload per month, with 4 edits. I've done two workouts on a local race route. Lousy graphics, but who cares when the custom route is available, like Rouvy was a few years ago.

I would also be interested to join a Rouvy group

Hi all those that are interested in joining the rouvy sub how do we go about this

I've contemplated getting a Asus ROG Ally, and a docking station to connect it to my monitor, that I can use to run IV/TrainerRoad/Zwift/Rouvy/MyWoosh/whatever, plus I can use it to game occasionally. It would be faster, GPU wise, than the current full-sized PC taking up half the table, and portable. A new Android tablet with enough power to run these apps at the same speed, would cost the same or more anyway.

I've been using BikeTerra this week, which allows gpx routes to be uploaded; Rouvy used to offer this, and stopped the upload of custom routes). Nothing wrong with indieVelo, but I do like the idea (when needed) of doing some intervals on route specific segments. It integrates with TrainerDay, Athletica and Intervals.icu (training plans/workouts), as well as a Strava upload for completed rides. It's web-based, so any device that has a browser and Ant+/BLE connections can run it. Not the prettiest graphics, but it's free or $5/month. Free allows 1 upload (and 4 revisions) per month $5 allows a lot more. This is the second half of the highveld edition of the fun ride world champs.

Still looking for two more people to join a group if anyone's interested. If you're on the fence and haven't tried Rouvy, it's definitely worth a try. I enjoy exploring real routes and their selection is great. I also find it more immersive than some of the alternative 'real video' options, like Fulgaz, or just YouTube, as your avatar is always visible, and there are other cyclists around on the more popular routes.

so I see Rouvy offer different subscriptions one is a combined duo 2 people 19.90 dollars group 5 people 32.99 anyone keen to do this assuming its possible ROUVY offers six subscription plans: monthly and annual options for solo users (SINGLE), you and a friend (DUO), or a group of up to five members (GROUP). After creating an account, you can invite friends or family to join your plan, allowing everyone to save by sharing a single subscription.

Snipping for clarity: Definitely a good idea to park it until you get the right adapter, there's a good chance of damage to your frame and axle if the bike isn't secured properly. Ignore the My E Training app except for calibration. The actual training part of it is useless. Rather look at Zwift / Rouvy / MyWhoosh / IndieVelo / Wahoo Systm. Many rabbit holes to go down on which one is best for you, but the native one is about as much use as a chocolate teapot.

few things: 1: as Robyn said, cheap old bike on the trainer. That way you are doing your training on cheap components that will last forever on a trainer. It saves your fun bike for just that, fun... 2: As thebob said, any HG will work. You can get from shimano or sunrace easily, weight is not an issue on the trainer. I would always go for the smallest hub possible. For reference I run a road 11 speed cassette on my XT 11 speed drivetrain on my trainer bike(ht mtb). All virtual training is mostly road based(zwift, mywoosh, rouvy etc.) so road gearing is a bonus.

I had loads of issues too and then one day it suddenly worked. Having said that my wife couldn't complete a ride this week tho that was a wireless issue. The connectivity where the trainer is isn't great. But IMO it's definitely not as "professional" as Zwift. If I was training religiously or lived in the UK I'd pay for Zwift. I enjoyed Rouvy until i didn't. The sufferfest was too much. But right now I'd happily trade my trainer for a treadmill. Lockdown cured me of indoor training.

So i gave Mywhoosh a go last week... I have got atleast 3 years on zwift and another 3 on Rouvy so it was refreshing trying something new. The big download was a bit of a kill joy. If you want to try it out, download and setup up the day before. I just did a free ride but I was super impressed, function and feel was good. I have a solid laptop(i9, 64gb ram and an RTX graphics card) so it was smooth and fluid even streaming youtube on 1 screen and mywhoosh on the other. Pairing and setup was quick and painless. Will give it a few months and see how it goes.

As mentioned in an earlier post, you can use the trainer’s app to control the resistance, without having to spend money on a 3rd party app (Zwift, Rouvy, TrainerRoad, etc). It all comes down to budget. Depending on device, some training apps are free (MyWhoosh and IndieVelo). Set the slope/gradient to an appropriate level and use the gears to change cadence. A gradient of 4-6% works well enough to simulate hill repeats, or those long climbs. The apps are nice, but not necessary, unless racing is important.

Thanks, I thought as much. Will give it a go a bit later this morning. If it works, it's a win. If it doesn't, I'll just uninstall it and go back to Rouvy. Ps, my phone is a three year old Oppo, not top of the range either.

Not as impressive as some people I’ve seen riding in Rouvy 😂

It's pricey to be sure. More than rouvy .... But indomlove zwift. I import my structured training into it and also love the races which have got better bd better as they've sorted out the pack dynamics algorithm. I'll stay but it hurts. Looks like a shade over 4k a year

I'm not the most technical savvy guy around, but I found the process to download and connect quite easy. 1)You need a Fire Stick of some sort connected to your TV, as the program is Cloud Based. 2) Download Rolla App onto said Fire Stick from the App Store / Play Store 3) Download Rolla App to you phone from their website. 4) To start a session, both TV/Fire Stick and Phone must be open on Rolla App. It is not the most intuitive app, but with a bit of fiddling I got it going, pairing my Trainer and Garmin Instinct without hassle. It was a bit of a schlep, as I could not find any how-to instructions, if there is any. But perseverance paid off in the end. I inserted my Ant+ dongle into an empty slot at the back of my TV, not entirely sure if this was necessary, but I had Speed, Distance, Power, Cadence and HR data displayed and recorded. As a backup I recorded on my Instinct at the same time and got all the same data recorded and downloaded to Garmin. It also uploads to Strava. The riding experience was acceptable to me, as my requirements and expectations was quite low. (Lol) There's not a lot of routes to choose from, but as the App is still in BETA, I'm sure more will be added. I tested three of the shorter routes, and the roads was empty, with only a handful of other riders coming from the front, and two who passed me from behind. There was a number of runners on the routes as well. The graphics are OK, actual routes, but completely devoid of any other activity, like spectators, cars, banners, etc. like on Rouvy, MyWhoosh and Zwift. I actually prefer it like this, as I'm there for the riding / training, and not entertainment. The riding experience felt quite realistic on inclines and downhill. You could even freewheel to a gradual stop. There is no drafting, or segments like on some of the other Apps. So, if you are looking for an alternative that is not heavy on resources, and FREE, head on over and give this one a go.

I’m running it on a 10year Dell Inspiron 3500 series with 8GB Ram and i7 dual core processor. Graphics card is nVidia GeForce 2Gb card. Works ok but doesn’t render graphics as sharp as a newer machine might. My whoosh did import TodaysPlan workouts but since they closed shop this has fallen away. They are in discussions with Training Peaks so wel have to wait and see how that plays out. Zwift and rouvy are still easier platforms to run with Tacx Training App the next level up in terms of hardware requirements. one of the packages that’s great bang for your buck is Performance Pro. $99 for a three user license once off and there’s plenty of workouts to choose from

Well, after my TrainerRoad workout last night (an easy endurance workout mind you), I went to IndieVelo to check something, and decided to join a 2-lap velodrome race. A minute and 14 at over 7w/kg is not my definition of a game 🤢 During 2020 I joined a quite a few races on Zwift, but it was rarely anything but flat out all the way. Since then I've stuck almost exclusively with TrainerRoad - no burnout and actual progress. Only been using IndieVelo for a few months and I haven't done a lot of races, but so far I've had a few that were actually fun (even races that were just me against the rather clever/sneaky bots). As much as I like TrainerRoad, for the real crit series later in the year I am considering creating my own event(s) on IndieVelo, maybe on the South Lake loop, to prep myself for the torture of dealing with attacks for 30-40 minutes. Edit - Not really much of a point to my rambling, and I'm sure you are not looking down on those who just ride or race on Zwift/Rouvy/etc and aren't into structured training. As long as we enjoy racing/riding/training/all of the above

Anyone looking at doing a Group plan(up to 5 members) on Rouvy?

+1 for Rouvy. I tried Zwift and hated the game-like experience. Rouvy has really nice routes, many in 4k video and you feel like you are there. They even have Clarence Drive (Gordons Bay to Rooi Els). I like the New Zealand gravel roads or the Norwegian fjords. Previously 1 hour was my absolute max on a trainer but now I can easily do a 1.5 - 2h trainer ride.

My typical trainer rides are around 60-90 mins. I use Rouvy, so I tend to listen to audiobooks or podcasts while I ride, given that I often have nice scenery to look at. I have done a few 100km rides on the trainer. I prefer to just watch youtube or netflix for long rides.

Done many years and hours on the IDT, due to work hours and Swiss winters. Riding in the dark, freezing cold and wet weather is not fun, did a Rapha 500 challenge once in December in all sorts of *** weather, NOT AGAIN THANKS! in the past I did some + 6 hour rides on the IDT, the key to these is as below and to move around on the bike frequently alternating sitting and standing, your soft tissue area will thank you 🤩 For long rides the key is to watch something like Netflix, before Netflix and YouTube I had a portable dvd player in my training room. Rouvy has great scenery and so many different route options, but for long rides some other visual entertainment is recommended. Have fun