The return of autumn, cold and bad weather forces us to take our rollers out of the box. Indoor training allows us to keep fit even if the weather doesn't always allow us to get on our bikes and go out.A few hours at home are enough to stay in top condition, get your legs moving, and why not, have fun. Cycling indoors, in front of a screen, should "engage" us and make us feel the same sensations as an outdoor ride. Difficult, but indoor training systems have grown enormously over the years and they have improved a lot.
One of these is BKOOL: a virtual simulator highly realistic and complete given the training alternatives offered. It goes from real tracks to velodromes, up to spinning lessons and customizable workoutsAs mentioned, having fun is the foundation of indoor training. To do this with BKOOL, all you need is a computer, tablet, or smartphone. Add rollers or a smart bike to this and you're done. Subscription to the platform is very affordable: just 11 euros a month or 110 euros a year: the lowest price on the market. Also through the site www.bkool.com it is possible to carry out a 30-day free trial.
Like on the road
The development of intelligent indoor training systems has led to a sensation very close to the real thrill of cycling outdoors. This step, for BKOOL, came with the ever-growing collection of real routesOn your screens you will be able to see replicated many routes taken from all over the world: cycle paths, iconic cycling climbs, MTB routes... In short, a journey on the roads of the whole world.
The routes are uploaded in video and 3D, for a completely real feel and immersion. You can also share the routes you have created with your friends and other users using the Video Route Editor application.All you need is a GPX file and a video of the route. Training at home no longer means isolation; the community is growing, and interacting is really easy and intuitive. You can also test yourself by participating in different events and compete against your friends.
Get back in shape right away
Continuing to cycle, having fun, during the winter is a great way to keep fit without abandoning your adventure companion: the bike. BKOOL also offers a platform designed to train hard and improveFor those who want to grow and increase their values, winter is the season to "build." BKOOL and its programs are a valid aid in this goal.
There are many options for training, but there is no shortage of customization options. First of all, however, An FTP test is recommended to discover your power zonesThis way, BKOOL will be able to program the best training plan by automatically adjusting the resistance of your smart trainer to help you reach your goals in each workout. The choice is almost infinite: duration, intensity, segments on which to pedal…But not only that, BKOOL can also be conveniently connected to Training Peaks, so you can import your plans.
One of the training options is Spin Studio with lessons and videos to bring the gym to the comfort of your home. There are many video lessons available on the platform with a wide range of intensity and duration., all taught by the best instructors.
The roads of champions
BKOOL's level of reality and immersion in the world of cycling is especially evident in the Virtual Giro d'Italia. This is a real 3D video simulation that allows the user to pedal on the roads of the 2024 Giro d'Italia. and thus simulate the stages and efforts of great cyclists. But the Giro d'Italia isn't everything. The BKOOL catalog also features races such as Strade Bianche, Milan-Sanremo, Milan-Turin, and Tirreno-Adriatico.
But that's not all. BKOOL lets you ride alongside the strongest cyclists of yesterday and today. The platform's ambassadors include stars like Alberto Contador and Oscar Freire. But there are also today's athletes, like Remco Evenepoel, Mikel Landa, and the riders of professional teams Soudal QuickStep and Polti-Kometa.
BKOOL offers the opportunity to ride with all these stars several times a year in special Group Rides, where users can interact with them via Instagram Live.
The latest addition to the customization pipeline comes with the revamped online store, which offers many more customization options. In addition to the equipment and the bike, BKOOL users will also be able to customize their glasses, the wheels and helmet of your 3D avatars. Your virtual cyclist will become a true "copy" of you.
