Fitter Radio Triathlon Podcast

#603 - Training Peaks Virtual and Rouvy

Feb 3, 2025

George Gilbert, the founder of TrainingPeaks Virtual, dives into the exciting world of indoor cycling technology. He discusses the strategic acquisition of indieVelo by TrainingPeaks and Rouvy's purchase of FulGaz, shaping the future of virtual racing. Listeners get insights into how these changes enhance user experience for athletes and coaches alike. Gilbert highlights the community's emotional support in navigating training challenges and the importance of tactical dynamics in virtual cycling. Cost-effective options are also explored, particularly for winter training.

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Quick takeaways

TrainingPeaks' acquisition of indieVelo enhances user experience by streamlining data integration for seamless indoor cycling training.

Community engagement and connection are vital in motivating athletes, as shown by the excitement generated around race entry giveaways.

Deep dives

The Rise of TrainingPeaks Virtual

The recent acquisition of IndieVelo by TrainingPeaks presents significant advancements in the realm of indoor cycling. The transition allows users to seamlessly integrate their data, such as training zones and workouts, between TrainingPeaks and the new TrainingPeaks Virtual platform. This integration simplifies the training process for athletes, ensuring they can manage their workouts without needing to switch between multiple platforms. As a result, this move is seen as a strategic effort to retain users within the TrainingPeaks ecosystem and reinvigorate its presence in the competitive market of virtual training.

Intro

2min

Training Peaks Acquisition and Enhancements

6min

Triathlon Triumphs and Training Challenges

17min

From Athlete to Innovator: A Dual Career Journey

9min

Understanding Tactical Dynamics in Virtual Cycling Training

4min

Cost-Effective Virtual Cycling: Training Peaks vs. Zwift

2min

Enhancements and Growth of Indie Velo Post-Acquisition

3min

The online virtual cycling episode in which we discuss Rouvy’s purchase of FulGaz plus the acquisition of indieVelo by TrainingPeaks.

We share excerpts from The TrainingPeaks CoachCast with Dirk Friel - TrainingPeaks Virtual: Redefining Indoor Cycling and Training with indieVelo creator George Gilbert and TrainingPeaks President Lee Gerakos. They discuss the reasoning behind the acquisition of the virtual riding platform, the possibilities for coaches and athletes and how the ethos of credible virtual racing is a part of the DNA of the merger.

Nicole Stirling won the free race entry to IRONMAN Australia. We find out more about her.

(0:05:44) – Race entry competitions in this week’s newsletter – Hell of The West and the Whakatipu Legend

(0:07:30) – Nicole Stirling

(0:17:35) – Rouvy purchase FulGaz from IRONMAN

(0:24:58) – TrainingPeaks CoachCast interview with George Gilbert

LINKS:

Whakatipu Legend at https://www.thewhakatipulegend.co.nz/

Hell of the West at https://hellofthewest.com/

FulGaz at https://fulgaz.com/

Rouvy at https://rouvy.com/

indieVelo at https://indievelo.com/

TrainingPeaks Virtual: Redefining Indoor Cycling and Training with George Gilbert and Lee Gerakos