ROUVY has released an update to its Career format, which the company notes is one of the virtual cycling platform’s top features. ROUVY Career 2.0 aims to present… ‘a new, motivating and gamified version of a multi-year ongoing progression for cycling indoors and outdoors.’
In a release, ROUVY points to… ‘Numerous improvements and added features include a non-limited period, 80 levels to move up gradually and special ROUVY Coins, as a type of fun exchange currency.
‘Riders of all fitness levels, searching for added motivation, will find this the ideal starting point and a way to sustain their training realistically throughout the year, with the chances for real prizes. The new format allows gradual improvement while having fun racing or exploring routes all around the world.’
October 1st, every year, was when ROUVY originally started over each new ‘Career Season’. That has now changed to make the season ongoing and more inclusive. Whether a casual, beginner or competitive cyclist, ROUVY adds that Career has a purpose and a goal suitable for all.
The new format requires a long-term sustainable commitment to one’s training. A rider will have the ability to ride with others or alone, targeting goals individually and socially on a daily indoor adventure.
A rider can progress at one’s own pace and at the same time strive to improve, while getting fitter at the same time and earning rewards along the way. Updated and more realistic avatars will add an enhanced realism with more natural movements (coming soon), with a custom kit and accessories enhancements for each rider.
David Simon, Gamification Product Manager at ROUVY, said “This will push and inspire riders to reach their potential in a much more sustainable and fun way; and in so doing be able to stay motivated in their training and specific regimens, whether it be casual riding or heavy competition all year round.”
Features
- No more Career restarts or strictly prescribed tasks.
- 8 main Career levels with 10 sub-levels that show progress in detail.
- Compete with others on the platform or stay tuned to a more solo agenda.
- New enhanced male and female avatar animations (coming soon).
- A new scoring system. Coins can be earned with any type of training activity: rides and workouts (events such as group rides and races to be ‘counted in’ in due course).
- Achievements: ‘streak’ or ‘life-time’ denoted by accumulated distance, climbing, energy spent and time in the saddle. Also, additional coins can be earned with participation in races and challenges later on.
Prizes & unlocks
- As before, not only inside, with outside activities in a user’s training also counted during the winter and summer seasons (to be activated shortly).
- New levels unlock after a certain number of coins, which can be used to acquire new virtual gear for the avatar such as a new helmet, jersey, gloves or advanced bike parts (coming soon).
- ROUVY Career partners, such as TrainingPeaks, Neversecond and others will be providing extra incentives.
Special registration is not needed to access ROUVY Career 2.0 but version 2.1.0 of the ROUVY app is required.
