The latest TrainingPeaks Virtual update, v0.4.18, released March 24th, offers public release of the new TrainingPeaks Hub mobile app to all users.
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 is continuing to rapidly innovate in online cycling. This week I’m delighted to announce not only the full public release of the new TrainingPeaks Hub mobile app, enabling riders to more easily chat and interact while riding, but also a brand new and unique remote control function. The TrainingPeaks Hub remote control completely replaces the Apple TV remote and now enables you to quickly and easily navigate menus and enter text directly from your phone – a truly game-changing experience when using Apple TV.
Download the new TrainingPeaks Hub mobile app from here:
Other groundbreaking changes in this release include support for full cross-platform compatibility of custom workouts. You can now import custom workouts into TrainingPeaks Virtual from a huge range of 3rd party workout builders, including ChatGPT.
As always there’s also a huge number of other additions, improvements and fixes. These include the ability for coaches & team managers to chat to their riders while spectating, support for power/cadence/heart rate ranges in workouts, graphics, and continuing to work on the background infrastructure that keeps everything running smoothly.
Thank you all again for your support. All of this is only possible because we are listening to and acting on your suggestions for what committed athletes want and need. Please continue to share your thoughts and ideas of what you would like to see in future releases on the dedicated UserVoice channel, as well as vote and discuss the ideas from others.
We are fully committed to providing you the software and experiences you need to achieve your goals and look forward to continuing to work together to redefine the future of virtual sport.
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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Ride With Us for TrainingPeaks Power Hour! |
Join TrainingPeaks staff for in Virtual for a spirited group ride every Wednesday at 19:05 UTC (12:05 MST). Humans only, with the rubber band on normal strength until the last 5k. |
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.
Do you want to steepen your indieVelo learning curve? Check out our How-to-Guides page for details!
“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 – v0.4.18 |
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. |
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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.
