Tour des Stations, part of the Marmotte Series of gran fondos, has announced a multi-year partnership with virtual cycling platform ROUVY. As the event’s Official Virtual Training Partner, ROUVY will offer up to 11 main climbs of the Tour des Stations on its platform.
Different challenges and virtual races on the Tour des Stations virtual roads will be offered. ROUVY’s technology mixes real-world footage with 3D virtual racing. ROUVY adds that ‘Athletes will experience accurate elevation profiles, as well as real-time Augmented Reality integration through their avatar allowing them to ride across courtyards, vineyards, picturesque nature, authentic villages and internationally renowned resorts of the region of Valais.’
“We are excited to add the Tour des Stations routes to the virtual offer of ROUVY,” said Petr Samek, CEO of ROUVY.
“We have a long-term vision to become the leading global platform for virtual cycling. In this way, the difficulty and beauty of Tour des Stations routes combined with our technology will provide a highly realistic and unique experience to the community.”
Alongside the opportunity to train individually, the ROUVY App also offers a way to meet up online for real- time races and group rides. In the actual video footage of the courses on ROUVY, the participants see a 3D representation of themselves and all other participants. This community aspect promotes motivation to meet and train or race together online.
“More than a physical challenge the Tour des Stations is a thrilling mental and emotional adventure,” said Gregory Saudan President of the Tour des Stations organisation.
“Thanks to the partnership with Rouvy this adventure is now available online anytime, anywhere. It will be a great added value for all of our Stations partners. Indeed, riders from all over the world will discover the greatness of the region from their living room.
“The platform allows a total immersion in the race and transcribe its physical difficulty and emotions which correspond completely to the philosophy of the Tour des Stations.”
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