Mywhoosh

MyWhoosh is a free indoor cycling and virtual training app that lets you ride, train, and race in 3D worlds from a stationary setup at home. If you have heard the name and wondered what it is, how it works, and whether it is worth setting up, this guide walks through the essentials in plain language. It is one of the fastest growing names in indoor cycling, largely because the core app is free.

What MyWhoosh is

MyWhoosh is described as massively multiplayer online indoor exercise software: a virtual world where users train and compete using indoor equipment. It began with cycling and has since expanded, adding running and, in January 2026, rowing. The platform was founded in 2019 by Akhtar Saeed Hashmi and is headquartered in Masdar City, Abu Dhabi, in the United Arab Emirates.

Under the hood it is built on Unreal Engine, the same game engine behind many modern video games, which is why the virtual environments look more like a game than a fitness chart. You can read the sourced background on the MyWhoosh Wikipedia page, and download details are on the official MyWhoosh website.

How indoor virtual cycling works

Indoor training apps turn a stationary bike setup into an interactive ride. Your pedaling data feeds into the software, your on screen avatar moves accordingly, and when the virtual road climbs, a smart trainer increases resistance so the effort matches the terrain. This is what separates a modern platform from simply spinning on a basic trainer.

1. Your effort is measured. A power meter or smart trainer reports how hard you are pedaling, along with cadence and often heart rate.
2. The app translates it. Speed on screen reflects your power, your weight, and the gradient of the virtual road.
3. Resistance responds. On a smart trainer, hills feel like hills because the trainer adds resistance automatically.
4. You interact. You ride alongside or against other real people, join group workouts, or enter races.

If you are new to riding for fitness in general, our complete guide to cycling gives the wider context that indoor training fits into.

What you need to get started

The app itself is free, but you need a way to turn your pedaling into data. There are two common setups, and your budget and goals decide which makes sense.

• A smart trainer: your real bike attaches to a device that measures power and adjusts resistance automatically. This gives the most immersive experience.
• A classic trainer plus sensors: a cheaper wheel on or wheel off trainer paired with a speed or cadence sensor, which works but does not adjust resistance for you.
• A device to run the app: a phone, tablet, laptop, computer, or Apple TV.
• Space and a fan: indoor riding gets hot fast, so airflow matters more than beginners expect.

Any road, gravel, or hybrid bike can be used on most trainers. If you are still choosing a bike, see our road bike guide, and for a dedicated stationary option, our spinning bike guide explains the differences.

Training, workouts, and racing

MyWhoosh offers more than aimless riding. As of late 2023 the platform listed over 730 workouts, covering structured intervals, endurance rides, and training plans that target specific goals. You can also free ride through the virtual worlds at your own pace, or join the competitive side.

Competition is where MyWhoosh has invested heavily. It hosted a one million dollar cycling esports event in April 2023, distributed over 3.75 million dollars in prize money during 2024, and was granted UCI Cycling Esports World Championship hosting rights for three years. It is also the official platform for the UAE Team Emirates and UAE Team ADQ professional cycling teams. For casual riders, none of that is required: you can simply follow a workout and ignore the racing entirely.

How it compares to other platforms

The headline difference is cost. Many well known indoor cycling apps run on a monthly subscription, while MyWhoosh keeps its core experience free, funded in large part by its esports and sponsorship model. That makes it an easy, low risk place to try virtual training before committing money elsewhere.

The trade offs to weigh honestly are the size and maturity of the community, the specific features and worlds on offer, and how well the app connects to services you already use. MyWhoosh integrates with popular tools such as Strava and TrainingPeaks, so your indoor sessions can flow into the training log you already keep. As with any software, features change over time, so check current details before deciding.

Is MyWhoosh worth it

For most riders the answer is straightforward: because the app is free, the only real cost is the trainer and sensors you would need for any indoor platform. That makes it a sensible first stop for anyone curious about virtual training, whether the goal is staying fit through bad weather, following a structured plan, or trying competitive esports racing without a subscription.

Indoor training is a complement to outdoor riding, not a replacement for it. If you are building a home setup, our cycling gear guide covers the shoes, shorts, and small extras that make long indoor sessions comfortable, and our complete bike guide helps if you still need the bike itself.

Frequently asked questions

Is MyWhoosh really free?

Yes, the core MyWhoosh app is free to use for indoor cycling, running, and rowing. It is funded largely through esports events and sponsorship rather than a monthly subscription, though you still need your own trainer or sensors to generate the data the app uses.

What equipment do I need to use MyWhoosh?

You need a device to run the app, such as a phone, tablet, computer, or Apple TV, plus a way to measure your pedaling. That is either a smart trainer, which also adjusts resistance automatically, or a classic trainer paired with speed and cadence sensors. A fan and some floor space round out a practical setup.

What platforms does MyWhoosh run on?

MyWhoosh is available on iOS, Android, Windows, macOS, and Apple TV, so it works across phones, tablets, laptops, desktop computers, and televisions. This flexibility lets you pick whatever screen sits best in front of your trainer.

Can I use my normal bike with MyWhoosh?

Yes. Most road, gravel, and hybrid bikes attach to a trainer, and the app reads your effort from the trainer or from sensors. You do not need a special bike, only compatible hardware to connect your ride to the software.

Does MyWhoosh work with Strava?

Yes. MyWhoosh integrates with popular services including Strava and TrainingPeaks, so your indoor rides can be recorded and synced into the training log or platform you already use. As with any app, confirm the current integrations on the official site since features evolve.