Indoor training has long been the fallback when outdoor rides aren’t possible—whether it’s because of weather, work schedules, or life logistics. But for many endurance athletes, the indoor trainer can feel like a lonely grind, or worse, a source of aimless junk miles that don’t really serve your goals.
At Athletica, we believe your indoor training deserves the same quality, purpose, and progression as your outdoor sessions—while also providing community, motivation, and learning along the way. That’s exactly what the integration with Velocity is designed to offer.
Structured Indoor Workouts That Fit Your Plan
Velocity is a virtual training platform where your Athletica workouts appear automatically—ready to ride indoors with no extra planning needed. Whether it’s a VO₂ max interval session, sweet spot work, or a recovery spin, your session is built around your personal zones and power profile, ensuring the right workout at the right time.
And importantly, when your plan says it’s a low-intensity day, Velocity respects that. You’ll ride alongside others, but at your prescribed effort. This means no pressure to race or keep up with anyone else—it’s your workout, your plan.
Train with Others, Ride Your Own Ride
One of the biggest challenges with indoor training is staying consistent and engaged. Velocity changes that by making indoor sessions more social and supportive.
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Join live group rides with fellow Athletica athletes and coaches like MJ Rakai and “The Prof” Paul Laursen.
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Prefer flexibility? Replay rides allow you to ride at a scheduled time with other Athletica users—even if the coach is on replay, the athletes in the session are live right there with you.
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Can’t make the schedule? Choose from on-demand sessions and ride when it suits your day.
The environment is welcoming, not competitive. Whether you’re peaking for a race or rebuilding fitness, you’re part of the group—while riding your own workout, at your own pace.
Motivation Through Gamification and Leaderboards
While the focus is on quality training, Velocity adds just the right amount of gamification to keep things fun and engaging:
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Earn points and badges for consistency and participation.
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Track your own progress and streaks.
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See how others are engaging through leaderboards that highlight effort and commitment—not just raw power.
It’s a gentle nudge toward accountability, offering that extra bit of motivation on the days when the couch might otherwise win.
Learn While You Train
Training isn’t just about logging the miles—it’s about understanding the why behind your plan. Velocity supports Athletica’s mission to make endurance science accessible by integrating educational elements directly into the ride experience:
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Real-time pacing guidance and workout explanations.
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The Workout Reserve indicator to help you better understand your readiness and how much capacity you have left in the tank.
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Strength and conditioning video guides available right in the platform.
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Educational moments woven into live sessions with coaches sharing insights on physiology, performance, and recovery.
It’s an environment where you don’t just follow instructions—you learn, grow, and become a smarter athlete along the way.
Train Together—Even When Your Schedules Don’t Line Up
One of the best parts of the Velocity experience is that it works on your schedule. If the live session times don’t fit your day, simply join a Replay ride. While the coach’s guidance is pre-recorded, the other athletes riding with you are live, creating the same sense of community and shared energy that keeps you engaged.
It’s a flexible way to stay connected, consistent, and on track—even if your training window happens to be 6 AM or 9 PM.
Simple, Affordable, and Accessible
The Workout of the Day (WOD)—your daily scheduled Athletica session—is always free for Athletica subscribers. The WOD appears automatically in your Velocity account, matched to your personal plan and zones.
If you want to go further and access Live rides, Replay sessions, and the full library of on-demand workouts, it’s just $5/month as an Athletica subscriber. That’s less than the cost of a coffee on your weekend ride—and a fraction of what platforms like Zwift charge for similar access.
No hidden fees. No complicated subscriptions. Just smarter, structured indoor training—on your terms.
Stay Consistent. Stay Connected. Train Smarter.
Whether it’s raining outside, your schedule is packed, or you’re simply looking for a more engaging way to stay consistent, Velocity helps bring your Athletica plan to life indoors—with the flexibility, learning, and social support to make every ride count.
Ready to experience it for yourself?
🚴♀️ Ride on Velocity →