Why Cyclists Love Komoot for Route Planning
Komoot is the world's most popular cycling and hiking route planner, used by over 35 million outdoor enthusiasts. It's the go-to platform for discovering new cycling routes, planning multi-day tours, and downloading GPS data for your bike computer.
But here's the thing: Komoot is built for outdoor cycling. If you're training indoors — on a spinning bike, ergometer, or home trainer — you need more than a GPS map. You need video.
The Gap Between Komoot Routes and Indoor Cycling
Komoot gives you:
- GPS coordinates — turn-by-turn navigation
- Elevation profiles — see the climbs ahead
- Surface types — road, gravel, trail
- Community highlights — photos and tips from other cyclists
What Komoot doesn't give you:
- Video footage of the route
- Speed-synced playback that matches your pedalling
- Indoor training integration with your home setup
That's where dedicated indoor cycling platforms come in.
Where to Buy Cycling Route Videos
Until you find your perfect route on CycleRun's free library, here are the top platforms where you can purchase professional cycling route videos:
FulGaz — Premium Filmed Routes
- Price: €13.99/month or €99.99/year
- Library: 4,000+ professionally filmed routes worldwide
- Quality: 4K video with accurate GPS elevation data
- Best for: Serious cyclists who want the most realistic experience
- Visit FulGaz
Rouvy — Augmented Reality Routes
- Price: €10.99/month or €109.99/year
- Library: 3,500+ routes with AR overlay features
- Quality: Real video with augmented reality elements
- Best for: Cyclists who want data overlays and virtual race features
- Visit Rouvy
Kinomap — Community Video Routes
- Price: €9.99/month or €99.99/year
- Library: 400,000+ user-uploaded training videos
- Quality: Varies (community-uploaded content)
- Best for: Budget-conscious riders who want variety
- Visit Kinomap
How to Ride Komoot Routes on CycleRun — For Free
While CycleRun doesn't import GPX files directly, many of the most popular Komoot cycling routes have matching POV video versions in our library:
| Komoot Route | CycleRun Video | Distance |
| Mallorca Cap de Formentor | Ride on CycleRun | 18.7 km |
| Stelvio Pass Italy | Ride on CycleRun | 24.3 km |
| Pacific Coast Highway | Ride on CycleRun | 15.2 km |
The CycleRun Difference
Unlike paid platforms, CycleRun is completely free and requires no smart trainer. Your webcam tracks your leg movement and adjusts the video speed to match your pedalling. It works with any stationary bike — spinning bikes, ergometers, or old exercise bikes.
From Komoot Route to Indoor Ride: A Practical Workflow
- Plan on Komoot — Find your dream route and study the elevation profile
- Search for video — Look for a POV cycling video of that route on YouTube, CycleRun, or paid platforms
- Ride on CycleRun — Paste the video URL into CycleRun's video input, enable your webcam, and start pedalling
- Cast to your TV — Use CycleRun's Cast feature to stream the video to a big screen while tracking on your phone or laptop
Related Guides
- Free Zwift Alternative — How CycleRun compares to the biggest indoor cycling platform
- Rouvy Alternative — Real-world video routes without the subscription
- Virtual Cycling Videos — Where to find the best POV ride videos
- Indoor Cycling Without a Smart Trainer — Everything you need to know