Category: Virtual AR Rides
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Lago di Garda | Italy – EZ Week Riding
Unfortunately, I had a late start today. It was a great ride today. This is one of my favorite routes on ROUVY. There is another short course called “Lago di Garda WEST”, which has a nice climb through the second half of the course and measures about 13.67 miles. This course is not long (about…
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2-Course Sunday Bundle Rides
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Challenge Wales | UK 30 km
RIDE RECAP: Today, we rode a rolling course in Wales, UK. Thanks again to everyone who participated today! PHOTOS: Course Profile: Route Details: Latest Ride Recaps/Posts
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Briksdalen to Kjenndalen | Norway
RIDE RECAP: This was an amazing ride in Norway along the Lovatnet Lake, a beautiful turqoise lake in Northern Norway with Glacier filled views. We had over 88 RIDERS scheduled! The course had just a few little climbs and the longer LOEN climb near the end of the course. This was a scheduled CHILL ride…
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France – 3 Course Bundle Sunday Rides!
RIDE RECAP: Today, we a series of 3 courses in France! Again, It was amazing how many people showed up for the rides. The 3 courses added up to 41.23 miles respectively. The first course was Trigance to Castellane | France for a total of 12.52 miles, the second was Bedoin – Vaison la Romaine…
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Veyo Loop | UTAH | USA
RIDE RECAP: Today, we rode the beautiful Veyo Loop in Utah. Veyo Loop is Southern Utah’s classic road ride. It is ridden by thousands of road cyclists each year as well as the route for many bike races and events. You will see lakes, canyons, lava rock, ancient cinder cones that once flowed through the…
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Cape Point | Cape Town | South Africa
RIDE RECAP: Today, we rode along the Cape Peninsula on a scenic day along the rugged coastline from the Cape of Good Hope to Cape Point in Africa. It was a wonderfully fast course. Thank you to kawasakimia for video recording the ride! It was a fast ride downhill with a group sprint finish. Great…
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Cormet de Roselend | France
RIDE RECAP: Today, we rode up a long climb of 4104 ft in France. Thanks to Duke for leading today. I was a little tired after yesterday, so staying back a little and saving 20-40% effort was nice. I didn’t realize how much power savings you get in a group ride with a leader. Nice!…
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Challenge Peguera Mallorca | Spain 40 km
RIDE RECAP: Today, we rode in Malorca on a pretty tough course, lots of rolling hills and some longer climbs. It was a fast ride and we didn’t keep the pace too Chill, but rather more of a Tempo or race pace. There was a large group sprint finish. Great ride for everyone! Thanks again…
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Karamea – Westport part 3 | New Zealand
RIDE RECAP: Today, we rode along the rolling, scenic course of Karamea, New Zealand. This was a beautiful rolling course, mainly downhill, so ideal for a recovery ride. It was enjoyable riding with our regular group of riders. We had about 94 people signed up for the ride! We kept the pace very steady at…
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Lago Di Garda – 3 Course Bundle Sunday Rides!
RIDE RECAP: Today, we a series of 3 courses in Italy. I called it the “3 Course Bundle” and it included 1) Lago di Garda | Northwest, 2) Lago di Garda | Italy and 3) Lago di Garda | SouthEast courses. It was amazing how many people showed up for the rides. I took it…
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IRONMAN 70.3 Musselman
RIDE RECAP: Today, we rode along the rolling, scenic course with beautiful vistas of the Finger Lakes region while you race the area’s rural roads. The bike leaves the shores of Seneca Lake and climbs out of the valley before riding to Cayuga Lake on a one-loop and lollipop-shaped course. Be ready for a fast…
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West Mountain | Utah | USA
RIDE RECAP: Today, we rode a Tempo group ride through the mountains of Utah, USA. We had some small breakaways, but nothing significant. We regrouped at the end of a great ride! Thanks again to everyone who participated today! PHOTOS: Course Profile: Route Details: Latest Ride Recaps/Posts
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Kingston to Glenora | Ontario | Canada
RIDE RECAP: Today, we rode a Tempo group ride through Canada from Kingston to Glenora, located in Ontario, Canada. Thanks again to everyone who participated today! PHOTOS: Course Profile: Route Details: Latest Ride Recaps/Posts
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PEDALITALY Montechiarugolo – Emilia – Italy
ITALY RIDE WEEK SERIES! RIDE RECAP: This is our 5th day to the ITALY RIDE WEEK SERIES! Today, we did a chill ride through the rolling hills of Italy. Tomorrow, we ride an EZ recovery ride. Thanks again to everyone who participated today! PHOTOS: Course Profile: Route Details: Latest Ride Recaps/Posts
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Challenge Sanremo | Italy 90 km
ITALY RIDE WEEK SERIES! RIDE RECAP: This is our 4th day to the ITALY RIDE WEEK SERIES! This week, we again, ride some epic courses in ITALY! Today, we tackled the 55 mile (90km) ride “Challenge Sanremo” with it’s epic 10 mile climb at a 5.4% gradient. This is a long distance endurance ride, trying…
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San Piero to Castello Colonnata | Italy
ITALY RIDE WEEK SERIES! RIDE RECAP: This is our 3rd Day to the ITALY RIDE WEEK SERIES! This week, we again, ride some epic courses in ITALY! Today, we do a nice recovery ride, mostly downhill, through San Piero to Castello Colannata in Italy. This is a short distance recovery ride, trying to keep the…
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Ovada to Arenzano | Italy
ITALY RIDE WEEK SERIES! RIDE RECAP: Our 2nd day to the ITALY RIDE WEEK SERIES! This week, we again, ride some epic courses in ITALY! Today, we ride an epic ride from Ovada to Arenzano, which has some 2.5 to 3.5% climbs. This was a medium distance CHILL climbing ride, trying to keep the group…
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Barbotto to San Marino | Italy
ITALY RIDE WEEK SERIES! RIDE RECAP: Today kicks off the ITALY RIDE WEEK SERIES! This week, we ride some epic courses in ITALY! We start with a pretty tough little ride (Barbotto to San Marino | Italy), which has a lot of good, steady climbs. This was a medium distance CHILL climbing ride, trying to…
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Strathnaver Valley | Babble Ride Across Britain
RIDE RECAP: Today, we rode the famous Strathnaver Valley | Babble Ride Across Britain! This is a medium course recovery ride through the beautiful Strathnaver Valley! This course is part of the “Ride Across Britain” series, which includes courses such as Cheddar Gorge, Wye Valley, Glenshee, The Lecht, Cairngorm National Park, and Bodmin Moor. Stay…
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Cheddar Gorge | Babble Ride Across Britain
RIDE RECAP: Today, we rode the famous Cheddar Gorge in Britain! This is a medium course climb. This was part of the “Ride Across Britain” series, which includes courses such as Wye Valley, Glenshee, The Lecht, Cairngorm National Park, Strathnavar Valley and Bodmin Moor. Stay tuned for a week series in the near future for…
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Banyalbufar to Sant Elm | Mallorca
RIDE RECAP: Today, we rode a medium course climb in picturesque Mallorca, Spain. This was mostly a climbing course with lots of switchbacks and downhill breaks. We had about 10 or more Thanks to everyone who participated today! PHOTOS: HISTORICAL: Banyalbufar is located on the west coast of Mallorca, along the evergreen bays of the…
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Hammelburg to Gemünden | Germany
RIDE RECAP: Today, we rode a short course along the picturesque and winding route through the countryside along the river Main from Hammelburg to Gemünden. This was a nice easy recovery ride with over 50 riders. A great day to just relax and recover. Thanks to everyone who participated today! PHOTOS: HISTORICAL: The first mention…
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Challenge Shepparton | Australia 45 Km
RIDE RECAP: This fast, flat bike course lets you settle into a rhythm and produce quick times through Shepparton’s iconic rural landscapes in Australia. This was a Chill ride, so the ride was less intense ranging just under 3.0 watts/kg. Thanks to everyone who participated today! PHOTOS: HISTORICAL: Shepparton (/ˈʃɛpərtən/) (Yortayorta: Kanny-goopna)is a city located…
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Izki to Al Aliyah | Oman
RIDE RECAP: The 40km primarily flat route from Izki to Al Aliya traverses a picturesque mix of history and dramatic natural beauty. Beginning outside Izki, one of Oman’s oldest towns, you’ll pass ancient mud-brick ruins and date plantations. The terrain has gently undulating hills framed by the Al Hajar Mountains in the distance. This was…
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GWA Madagascar | Stage 1 – Ampefy
RIDE RECAP: Today, on the first leg of the Madegascar journey, we cycled through Ampefy, a tourist attraction located west of Antananarivo. We had a small group of elite riders duking it out on the hills. The region is known for its proximity to Lake Itasy, the third-largest lake in the country. It features natural…
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Sossusvlei desert | Namibia
RIDE RECAP: Today, we cycled through Cycle through the unique and remote salt and clay pan called Sossusvlei, surrounded by high red dunes in Namibia’s Namib desert. This was a Chill ride, and it got intense at times, but I managed to keep my watts/kg under 3.0. The ride was relatively flat with some mild…
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Castiglione | Italy
RIDE RECAP: Today, we cycled through a flat and easy cycling route in Castiglione della Pescaia – a captivating coastal town nestled on the Tyrrhenian Sea in Tuscany. We had 40+ riders signup. This was a recovery ride, so we kept the ride around 2.0 watts/kg. I’ve added my Strava Power and Zones below from…
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Snake River Canyon | Wyoming
RIDE RECAP: This was an amazing ride along the Snake River Canyon in beautiful Western Wyoming. We had 110 riders sign up and over 60 riders who rode with our group today! This was a recovery ride, so we kept the ride around 2.0 watts/kg. I have created a simple category for our upcoming group…
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Avenue of the Giants | California
RIDE RECAP: Another great group of riders. Today, we had over 60 riders! We kept the group at CHILL pace today. Tomorrow, nice and easy recovery pace. This was an amazing ride on the famed “Avenue of the Giants” in California, a famous road of towering redwoods in the redwood forest of California! Thanks to…
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TOUR DE SUISSE 2024 | STAGE 2 – KOLLBRUNN
RIDE RECAP: This was an amazing ride in Switzerland on the Tour De Suisse 2024 Stage 2 – Kollbrunn section. We had over 30=5 RIDERS! The course had just a few early climbs, but most of the course of downhill. This was a scheduled TEMPO or HARD INTENSITY ride (3.5 watts/kg and higher). We kept…
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Briksdalen to Kjenndalen | Norway
RIDE RECAP: This was an amazing ride in Norway along the Lovatnet Lake, a beautiful turqoise lake in Northern Norway with Glacier filled views. We had over 30 RIDERS! The course had just a few little climbs and the longer LOEN climb near the end of the course. This was a scheduled CHILL ride (2.5…
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Challenge Vieux Boucau | France 35km
RIDE RECAP: This was another amazing ride with 83 riders scheduled! The course had just a few little climbs and was mainly downhill. This was a scheduled recovery ride. The main group kept the pace consistent and around 2.0 to 2.5 watts/kg. Thanks to everyone who participated today! PHOTOS: HISTORICAL: The Challenge Vieux Boucau or…
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Lago di Garda | Italy
RIDE RECAP: Another fun ride with over 20 riders on this Spinner Sunday ride. The goal on this ride was to keep cadence up over 90rpm This is one of my favorite routes on ROUVY. There is another short course called “Lago di Garda WEST”, which has a nice climb through the second half of…
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Rund um Köln 70 km | Germany
RIDE RECAP: This was another amazing ride with over 50 riders! The course was particularly fun because it was filmed during the traditional Rund um Köln cycling race as a “May Classic”. There were a lot of rolling hills and 3 small climbs. A few of them kicked up to over 10% gradient, which made…
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Costitx to Playa de Muro | Mallorca
Ride in Spain along this beautiful course. It has a single Cat 3 climb and is great for testing your legs. RIDE RECAP: This was another great ride. We had 93 riders signed up for this one, making it the largest group ride to date! This was a really tough one with a moderate cat…
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Lake Pukaki | New Zealand
Ride along the stony shores of Lake Pukaki on the northern edge of the Mackenzie Basin on New Zealand’s South Island. RIDE RECAP: This was another great ride. Mostly rolling hills throughout! We had a large group at the finish. The last climb strung out the riders, but most regrouped just prior to the sprint.…
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Bormio to Tirano | Italy
Starting from Bormio, in the Province of Sondrio, the Lombardy region of the Alps in northern Italy and the centre of the upper Valtellina valley, cycle a magnificent route down to Tirano, near the Switzerland-Italy border. RIDE RECAP: After a few days off, this was more of a ‘get your legs back into it’ ride.…
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Lago di Resia & Nauders | Italy
Bike through the Austrian state of Tyrol, starting in Nauders and passing by the famous Lago di Resia with its mythical submerged 14th-century church steeple. Enjoy stunning views of mountains, farmland, and rural villages with a downhill finish. RIDE RECAP: Another great ride through Italy! Another amazing group of over 35+ riders! 2 riders broke…
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Rainbow Pass | Canada
RIDE RECAP: Another great ride through Canada! An amazing group of over 85+ riders! Certainly, our biggest group ride to date! We managed to keep most of the faster riders together on the climbs, that never went over 5%. The scenery on this Canadian course was breathtaking (see photos below). Overall, a steady tempo ride…
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GWA Iceland | Stage 2 – Jökulsárlón Glacier Lagoon
RIDE RECAP: Another great group ride today in Iceland. We had a good ride with over 21 riders. There were some rolling hills and a 4% climb in the first few miles of the course. Overall, a flat course for the most part. The sprint came down to 4-5 riders with Davy Cochrane from Britain…
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Lago di Garda | Italy
RIDE RECAP: We had a great New Year’s Day Ride today with a large group of about 40 riders! There was an early breakaway, but this was quickly brought back. The group stayed mostly together with a front group of about 10 riders. This route is probably my most favorite course on ROUVY. It’s too…
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Winter Hilchenbach | Germany
This new route in ROUVY is Christmas themed and mostly downhill with 2 climbs, one at the very end of the route. The group was mostly together, except for the uphills, which stretched out the peloton. Hilchenbach is about 15 kilometres (9.3 mi) northeast of Siegen. The town borders in the south on Netphen, in…
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GFNY Cozumel
The GFNY Cozumel is an actual race put on yearly in Cozumel. You can learn more about the actual race here. The course provides panoramic views and challenging winds. There are two distances to choose from, the Long Course is 160 kilometers and consists of two loops around the island of Cozumel. The Medium Course…
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