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TrainingPeaks has acquired indieVelo and rebranded itself as TrainingPeaks Virtual . The coaching software company sees this as a way to give coaches and athletes a fully integrated training ecosystem. The real question is whether TrainingPeaks Virtual can stay in the pack with names like Zwift and MyWhoosh or will they be dropped on the first climb? The indieVelo website is still active with video and Q&A but now, points the user to TrainingPeaks Virtual. What Makes TrainingPeaks Virtual Different?
To understand the whole picture of TrainingPeaks Virtual, you must know TrainingPeaks. For those unfamiliar with TrainingPeaks (TP), it is training software that coaches employ to program workouts, see athletes’ training results, and analyze power data. The software was similar to Today’s Plan (RIP) and Golden Cheetah but now takes on another identity as a place to train and upload your workouts. This acquisition comes as no surprise, as TP recently acquired Train Heroic (a strength training software), adding another dimension to athlete programming. Better Than Zwift?
I’m not touching that one, but it does offer some unique features that only TrainingPeaks (or a similar coaching software) could offer. TrainingPeaks Virtual claims it sets itself apart with a custom physics engine designed for more realistic and accurate virtual riding. TP claims the platform better represents real-world dynamics like drafting, cornering, braking, and line choice, to better reflect the […]
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