The latest TrainingPeaks Virtual update, v0.4.14, released February 24th, features ERG mode heartrate-based workouts.
Editor’s note: Since early June 2023, we’ve highlighted the rapid evolution of indieVelo with weekly update posts. Not everyone receives the emails or is a member of the various social media groups, and the more searchable mentions available, the better to promote the indieVelo, err, Training Peaks Virtual vision. The name is different, and the once-a-week cadence might change, but the commitment to promoting the platform hasn’t wavered.
A Note From the George Gilbert, TrainingPeaks Virtual Founder: |
TrainingPeaks Virtual took another big step forward this week with heartrate-based workouts! Imagine ERG mode where your smart trainer adjusts the resistance to keep you in the proper heart rate zone?
While there is still a lot more to do, it feels great to have started this important piece of work, and your feedback remains a crucial part of how we extend and develop this area. Please keep your thoughts and suggestions coming on the TrainingPeaks Virtual UserVoice forum, where you can make new suggestions and discuss/vote on those from others.
Other big changes include a significant number of updates to https://tpvirtualhub.com, including the ability to track route achievements, add friends, and geek out on more stats!
As always, there’s also a wide range of background improvements to stability and performance to keep everything running smoothly.
In Episode 58 of the Virtual Velo Podcast, Chris and Emma welcome Dirk Friel, co-founder and Chief Evangelist of Training Peaks, and Dr. George Gilbert, the creator of indieVelo, to discuss their newly formed partnership and the launch of Training Peaks Virtual.
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TrainingPeaks Virtual will just self-update the next time you open the app. If you find any problems, please follow instructions on how to manually update here.
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“Thank you all again for your continued support, and we look forward to helping build your vision of virtual cycling, and the experiences committed athletes want and need.”
– George Gilbert, and the TrainingPeaks team
Release Notes – v0.4.14 |
TrainingPeaks Virtual will self-update the next time you open the app. If you find any problems, please follow instructions on how to manually update here. |
Key changes from the last version:
— Added support for heartrate based workouts.
— Added ERG mode for heartrate based workouts.
— Added rider All-Rounder Ranking (ARR) to https://tpvirtualhub.com/
— Added configurable options for when to show battery status.
— Added support for temperature zone sensors.
— Added new icons for different temperature sensor types.
— Added lots more custom team kits, event banners and event jerseys.
— Improved number of low memory devices local FIT files are saved on.
— Improved in-world join event button to not show while in another event.
— Improved online event search results to be ordered chronologically.
— Improved online public and private profile pages.
— Improved workout on-screen messages.
— Improved networking infrastructure.
— Improved online website infrastructure.
— Fixed bug with name of event not being shown when auto-joining event.
— Fixed bug with number of bots shown for events online.
— Fixed bug with online calorie count display.
— Fixed bug with viewing event details twice.
— Fixed bug with going into a Focus Mode workout from a free ride.
— Fixed bug with scaling of workout graphs.
— Fixed bug with temperature sensor zone colours.
— Fixed bug with text shown on ultra low memory devices.
— Fixed various bugs with international language translations.
Semi-retired after more than 20 years as the owner and director of a private Orthopedic Physical Therapy practice, Chris now enjoys the freedom to dedicate himself to his passions—virtual cycling and writing.
Driven to give back to the sport that has enriched his life with countless experiences and relationships, he founded a non-profit organization, TheDIRTDadFund. In the summer of 2022, he rode 3,900 miles from San Francisco to his “Gain Cave” on Long Island, New York, raising support for his charity.
His passion for cycling shines through in his writing, which has been featured in prominent publications like Cycling Weekly, Cycling News, road.cc, Zwift Insider, Endurance.biz, and Bicycling. In 2024, he was on-site in Abu Dhabi, covering the first live, in-person UCI Cycling Esports World Championship.
His contributions to cycling esports have not gone unnoticed, with his work cited in multiple research papers exploring this evolving discipline. He sits alongside esteemed esports scientists as a member of the Virtual Sports Research Network and contributes to groundbreaking research exploring the new frontier of virtual physical sport. Chris co-hosts The Virtual Velo Podcast, too.
