Rouvy App Review
Rouvy is an augmented reality (AR) cycling app designed to enhance indoor cycling with real-world routes and interactive features. Whether you are working toward fitness goals or simply looking for a more engaging workout, Rouvy offers various tools to make indoor cycling immersive.
On interactive bikes, such as the JTX Cyclo Go-X, resistance is controlled by the app and adjusts according to the incline. Manual resistance bikes, such as the JTX Studio V5 and JTX Racer-M, require the resistance to be adjusted manually based on the route’s incline.
Before starting a workout, virtual partners and ghost riders can be selected, along with a “Reality Level” for interactive bikes. This feature is particularly helpful for those new to cycling or rebuilding fitness.
The app’s level of detail is impressive, especially on city street circuits, creating an experience that closely simulates riding through destinations like the cathedral city of Cologne, Provence, or Lago di Garda.
Key Features of Rouvy
- Augmented Reality Routes: Real-world routes through cities, mountains, and lakes.
- Customisable Workouts and Training Plans: Choose from pre-designed or custom plans to meet specific goals.
- Multiplayer and Individual Challenges: Weekly challenges and real-time races, with ghost riders available for solo practice.
- Interactive Resistance: Automatic resistance adjustment on the Cyclo Go-X (spin-style bikes require manual adjustment).
- Reality Level Adjustments: Variable resistance levels for users rebuilding fitness
- Route Creator (Private Beta): A feature to film and upload personal routes.
- Strava Integration: Syncing capabilities for tracking progress.
- Avatar Customisation and Skill Progression: Experience points allow for avatar customisation and level progression.
Tested with JTX Fitness Bikes
Rouvy integrates well with the JTX Studio V5, JTX Racer-M and JTX Cyclo Go-X. Resistance adjusts automatically on the Cyclo Go-X, while the other two exercise bikes require manual adjustments.
Getting Started with Rouvy
- Create an Account: Register on the Rouvy website.
- Connect Your Trainer: Open the app, start pedalling, and Rouvy will detect the bike. For the Cyclo Go-X, resistance adjusts automatically.
- Start Your First Ride: A tutorial guides users through setup, after which they can begin exploring routes.
- Companion App: Offers remote control features and the ability to capture snapshots or create ride lists.
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Verdict
Rouvy is a well-rounded app that adds depth and variety to indoor cycling, especially for those seeking more than a basic workout. While relatively high in price, it offers good value for committed users who are prepared to put in the time.
Prices are accurate as of October 24.
