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Please start using Mywhoosh?
Serge_K:
Being allergic to subscriptions, and finding Zwift to be awfully bad given:
- how long they've been around (I recommend the interview of the CEO by DC Rainmaker, the CEO is an epic clown, it's pretty amazing),
- how little they've innovated since inception (the graphics and 90% of the UI is THE SAME since day 1 (again, see the interview)),
- and how much money they've burnt,
i've tried a few alternatives.
I think Mywhoosh has now reached a point when what it's missing most is users. I wish they'd pay me to say that, i'd happily shill for a totalitarian regime, but they dont.
The graphics are much better than Zwift. I havent used it much, probably just under 10x, and it's buggy in various ways (for example sometimes you can overlap with another user, instead of moving to the side), the UI is pretty confusing because they have coins, and then 2 other types of coins that aren't coins, and you have to click to unlock things and what not, but it's honestly working quite well now. They added a ton of routes, worlds, and challenges, so it's gamified quite well. The aerodynamics modeling is rather dubious, which irritates me, but then again, the whole thing's free.
Interestingly, the training section seems much better than Zwift's. I havent tried one yet, but i browsed a bit, and it looks legit. I will probably follow a plan to try it out.
While i'm considering a trainer road subscription because i do think that personalized coaching is valuable, what you get from Zwift for the money they charge is, i think, a bottomless pit.
You will own nothing and be happy
The beatings will continue until morale improves.
Crash217:
I’ve used MyWhoosh a few times and its nice but I usually use IndieVelo though because it runs better on my machine and offers a super solid, albeit basic user interface that I like.
I am on my trainer 3-4 times a week due to my schedule/responsibilities. I mostly do basic z1-2 rides and a few different interval sessions. I like the pace bots and doing the occasional race, but it is kind of lonely.
I may start using MyWhoosh exclusively if IndieVelo starts charging. I did like MyWhoosh's large workout library.
Maybe this thread can add on or pivot into a list of usernames on various virtual riding platforms?
JonMS:
I've been using Mywhoosh on my iPhone for quick 20-45 minute rides. It's been great so far and easy to get going.
rockerplates.de:
--- Quote from: Serge_K on September 23, 2024, 12:40:13 PM ---Being allergic to subscriptions, and finding Zwift to be awfully bad given:
- how long they've been around (I recommend the interview of the CEO by DC Rainmaker, the CEO is an epic clown, it's pretty amazing),
- how little they've innovated since inception (the graphics and 90% of the UI is THE SAME since day 1 (again, see the interview)),
- and how much money they've burnt,
i've tried a few alternatives.
I think Mywhoosh has now reached a point when what it's missing most is users. I wish they'd pay me to say that, i'd happily shill for a totalitarian regime, but they dont.
The graphics are much better than Zwift. I havent used it much, probably just under 10x, and it's buggy in various ways (for example sometimes you can overlap with another user, instead of moving to the side), the UI is pretty confusing because they have coins, and then 2 other types of coins that aren't coins, and you have to click to unlock things and what not, but it's honestly working quite well now. They added a ton of routes, worlds, and challenges, so it's gamified quite well. The aerodynamics modeling is rather dubious, which irritates me, but then again, the whole thing's free.
Interestingly, the training section seems much better than Zwift's. I havent tried one yet, but i browsed a bit, and it looks legit. I will probably follow a plan to try it out.
While i'm considering a trainer road subscription because i do think that personalized coaching is valuable, what you get from Zwift for the money they charge is, i think, a bottomless pit.
You will own nothing and be happy
The beatings will continue until morale improves.
--- End quote ---
Well, as a beta user i support zwift from the beginning....i am happy to pay their subscription fees as they provide the best online platform for my purpose, i use it year around..
i rather have a ceo being a clown, then coming from abu dhabi!
Check their terms: stream or otherwise make available your use of the App and/or Services (including rides and races) on any platform whether or not for the purpose of commercial/monetary gain (for example streaming on YouTube).
so no live prideride possible, lol...
jonathanf2:
Is indoor training helpful if I live in year round cycling weather? Part of the reason I ride outdoors is to avoid being indoors. Plus I already live in varied terrain. I have access to hill climbs and long flats from my front door. The only other reason I might consider indoor training is to do virtual rides with friends who don't live close by. In that regards, maybe a non-subscription cycling app might be worth trying.
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