Free Indoor Cycling Apps

Indoor training software options have gotten complicated with all the subscription tiers, feature limitations, and trial period variations flying around. As someone who’s tested every major platform—both free and paid versions—I learned everything there is to know about getting quality indoor cycling training without breaking the bank.

Zwift

Probably should have led with this section, honestly. Zwift is a leader in the indoor cycling community. Although it offers premium features, there’s a free trial version. The app turns your cycling into a video game. You ride in virtual worlds, completing challenges and riding with others. The free version gives access to various routes and activities. It connects to most smart trainers and sensors.

RGT Cycling

RGT Cycling, or Roads Grand Tours, offers both free and premium subscriptions. The free version includes several real routes and workouts. It provides a realistic riding experience with high-quality graphics. The application supports multiple sensors and devices. You can join group rides or compete against others, adding a social aspect to workouts.

TrainerRoad

TrainerRoad offers a 30-day free trial. This app focuses on structured training, providing targeted workouts based on your fitness goals. You can follow a training plan designed to improve performance. It features a large library of workouts filtered based on your needs. Compatible with various cycling gear.

Sufferfest

Sufferfest offers a trial lasting 14 days. It combines cycling workouts with yoga and mental training, aiming to provide a holistic fitness experience. The workouts are structured to be challenging and based on real race footage, adding motivation. It also offers structured training plans catering to different athlete levels.

BKool

BKool provides a short trial period but packs features. The app includes routes from around the world with realistic 3D graphics and can simulate different weather conditions and terrains. It supports various trainers and sensors. BKool allows participation in competitions, leaderboards, and group activities.

Golden Cheetah

Golden Cheetah is an open-source app. It’s free to use and highly customizable, focusing on performance analysis. It provides various tools for tracking and analyzing cycling data. Golden Cheetah supports different training modes and devices. It’s a great choice if you’re looking for detailed insights into your performance.

More Free Options

MyTraining provides various workouts and training plans with simple, straightforward design. Kinomap has a community-based approach with user-uploaded routes. FulGaz offers a 14-day free trial with high-quality 4K video workouts. Decathlon Coach is completely free with personalized training plans. Open Road features video routes adjusting to your cycling speed.

That’s what makes the free cycling app landscape endearing to us budget-conscious cyclists—there’s genuinely excellent training available without a monthly subscription.

• Zwift – engaging virtual worlds
• RGT Cycling – realistic routes and graphics
• TrainerRoad – structured training plans
• Sufferfest – holistic fitness approach
• BKool – variety of routes and challenges
• Golden Cheetah – performance analysis
• Kinomap – community-based routes
• FulGaz – high-quality video workouts