SHERIDAN, WYOMING – November 5, 2024 – TrainingPeaks, a leading endurance training app, has announced the acquisition of IndieVelo, a virtual cycling platform. This strategic move aims to provide a more comprehensive and integrated training experience for endurance athletes, both indoors and outdoors.
With this acquisition, TrainingPeaks Virtual, the rebranded IndieVelo platform, will offer a range of features designed to enhance the training experience. Athletes can now access a custom physics engine for improved power accuracy and a more realistic riding sensation. Additionally, the platform seamlessly integrates with TrainingPeaks, allowing users to sync training plans, schedules, and workouts, as well as automatically upload ride data.
"We want to ensure that coaches have a seamless onboarding experience for their athletes into the world of training," said Lee Gerakos, President of TrainingPeaks. "There's a lot of friction today that creates barriers and challenges for our coaches, and this acquisition helps introduce athletes to that world more easily."
One of the key benefits of this acquisition is the ability for coaches to create and host virtual group rides, events, and races. This fosters a sense of community and allows athletes to train and compete with others, even when they're miles apart.
"This acquisition brings both the investment and the expertise needed to take it to the next level—creating a fully integrated, seamless training and racing platform, both indoors and out," said Dr. George Gilbert, founder of IndieVelo.
By combining the strengths of both platforms, TrainingPeaks aims to revolutionize the way endurance athletes train and compete. With a focus on innovation and user experience, TrainingPeaks is committed to providing the tools and resources necessary to help athletes achieve their full potential.