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Everything happening at CycleRun. New features, improvements, and fixes — transparent and in real-time.

v0.10.0February 7, 2026

Public Profiles, Referrals, Credits & Upvotes

Your CycleRun identity goes public. Set a nickname, upload a profile photo, share your profile via a personal link. Refer friends to earn Credits that unlock premium routes. Like other riders to show support.

NewPublic Profiles — Set a nickname, upload a profile photo, and toggle your profile to public. Accessible via `cyclerun.app/u/your-name`.
NewProfile Editor — Edit your nickname, upload an avatar, and toggle public/private directly on your profile page. Slug is auto-generated from your nickname.
NewUpvotes / Likes — Like other riders’ public profiles. Your like count is visible on your profile.
NewReferral System — Share your personal referral link. Your friend gets 25 Credits, you get 50. Referral count and earned Credits shown on profile.
NewCredits System — Earn Credits by referring friends. Spend Credits to unlock premium routes in the Route Store.
NewChangelog Page — A public changelog at `/changelog` showing all CycleRun updates. Bilingual EN+DE. Linked in every footer.
ImprovedSecure Referrals — Referral system validates codes, prevents self-referrals and duplicates, and awards Credits instantly.
v0.9.0February 7, 2026

Gamification, Email Engagement & Smart Goal System

A massive update that transforms CycleRun from a riding tool into a full engagement platform. Earn Energy, unlock badges, climb the leaderboard — and let the app learn your goals over time, without ever asking too much at once.

NewGamification System — Earn Energy points for every ride (distance, duration, speed bonus + daily bonus × streak multiplier). 8 levels from Beginner to Legend.
New30 Achievements — Badges across 6 categories: Distance, Duration, Speed, Streak, Sessions, and Special. Unlock them automatically by riding.
NewStreak System — Ride daily to build your streak. Streak Freeze every 7 days protects your progress. Streak multiplier (up to 1.5×) boosts your Energy.
NewLeaderboard — Weekly, monthly, and all-time rankings. See where you stand in the community.
NewProfile Page — Full stats dashboard with Energy, Level, Streak, Badges, and Leaderboard rank. Your cycling identity.
NewRide Summary Gamification — After every ride: Energy earned, streak update, new badges, and level-ups displayed directly in the summary.
NewProgressive Goal Capture — The app gradually learns your goals through 1-tap micro-interactions after rides. Phase 1: Why do you ride? Phase 2: How often? Phase 3: Specific target. Phase 4: Post-ride mood. Zero friction, zero typing.
NewGoal Progress on Profile — Visual progress bar toward your personal target (weight loss, fitness, distance, or stress relief).
NewSmart Emails — Personalized welcome series, weekly performance summaries, and a 5-part cycling guide. Emails adapt to your goals and activity level. Bilingual EN+DE.
ImprovedAutomatic Stats — All stats (Energy, streak, badges, level) are calculated instantly after each ride. Accurate and reliable.
v0.8.0February 4, 2026

TV Mode, Phone Pairing & Creator Hub

Cast your ride to a big screen using only your phone and a browser. Plus: A complete creator platform for filming and sharing cycling routes.

NewTV Mode — Open CycleRun on your big screen, scan the QR code with your phone. Your camera and ride data sync instantly. No app install needed.
NewCreator Hub — Apply to become a CycleRun creator. Upload POV cycling videos, earn from plays.
NewBlog — SEO-optimized articles on indoor cycling, routes, GoPro settings, and platform comparisons.
NewFeatured Routes — Curated virtual routes with real POV videos (Mallorca, Stelvio, Pacific Coast Highway, and more).
NewSEO Guide Pages — Dedicated pages for key search terms (Zwift alternative, Rouvy alternative, indoor cycling app, etc.).
v0.7.0January 20, 2026

Core Riding Experience

The foundation: webcam-based motion detection, realistic physics, gear shifting, and real-world video synchronization.

NewWebcam Motion Detection — AI-powered cadence tracking via browser camera. No sensors, no smart trainer.
NewPhysics Engine — Realistic acceleration, inertia, coasting, and 5-gear shifting system.
NewVideo Sync — Any YouTube or local video syncs to your pedaling speed in real-time.
NewRide Summary + Share Card — Beautiful downloadable ride card with all your stats.
NewFull i18n — English + German, auto-detected from browser language.
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