Why You Need an Indoor Cycling App
Indoor cycling has evolved far beyond staring at a wall while pedaling. Modern indoor cycling apps transform your training by providing visual stimulation, real-time feedback, and progression that keeps you motivated.
The problem? Most indoor cycling apps require expensive hardware: smart trainers cost €300–1,500, monthly subscriptions add €12–18/month, additional sensors add €50–300.
CycleRun eliminates all of these costs. It's a browser-based indoor cycling app that uses your webcam instead of hardware sensors.
How CycleRun Differs From Other Indoor Cycling Apps
No Hardware Lock-In
Most cycling apps are built around the smart trainer ecosystem. They require ANT+ or Bluetooth connections to specific hardware. CycleRun works with any stationary bike. It doesn't care about your hardware — it watches your legs move.
Real Videos, Not 3D Graphics
While apps like Zwift offer 3D virtual worlds, CycleRun uses actual first-person cycling videos. You see real roads, real landscapes, real weather. Your brain genuinely feels like you're riding through the Alps or along a Mediterranean coast.
Browser-Based, No Installation
CycleRun runs entirely in your web browser. No app store download, no desktop installation, no updates. Open the URL, allow camera access, and ride.
100% Private
Your webcam feed is processed entirely on your device. No images leave your browser. No cloud processing. No data collection.
What Makes a Great Indoor Cycling Session
Research shows indoor cycling effectiveness depends on three factors:
Visual Engagement — Riders who watch scenic videos during indoor training report 23% higher satisfaction and 15% longer sessions compared to riding without visual stimulus.
Real-Time Feedback — Seeing your speed, cadence, distance, and time creates a feedback loop that maintains motivation. CycleRun's HUD displays all key metrics in a clean, non-distracting overlay.
Sense of Progression — After each ride, CycleRun shows a complete summary with distance, duration, average and max speed, RPM, and estimated calories. You can download a share card for social media and register to save your ride history.
Compatible Equipment
| Equipment Type | Works with CycleRun? | Notes |
| Spinning bike (any brand) | Yes | Peloton, Keiser, Schwinn, etc. |
| Ergometer | Yes | Kettler, Daum, Life Fitness |
| Old exercise bike | Yes | Any age, any brand |
| Recumbent bike | Yes | Side camera angle works best |
| Indoor trainer + road bike | Yes | Wheel-on or direct-drive |
| Smart trainer | Yes | Works, but sensors not used |
Getting Started
- Visit cyclerun.app
- Allow camera access and position your webcam
- Set detection zones over your legs/pedals
- Choose a route and start riding
Time to first ride: under 2 minutes. No download, no account, no credit card.
Start your first ride →