Why Strava Cyclists Want to Ride Indoors
Strava is the world's largest cycling and running community with over 120 million athletes. If you're a Strava user, you know the thrill of chasing segment times, climbing leaderboards, and logging thousands of kilometres. But when winter hits, rain pours, or life gets busy, you need an indoor alternative.
The problem? Strava doesn't offer indoor video riding. It can record indoor activities from smart trainers, but it won't let you ride your favourite outdoor segments with real-world video.
From Strava Segment to Indoor Ride
Here's how to bridge the gap between your Strava life and indoor training:
Step 1: Export Your Route
On the Strava website, navigate to any route or activity. Click the settings icon and select Export GPX. This gives you the exact GPS data of the route.
Step 2: Find a Matching Video
Search for POV (point-of-view) cycling videos of your route:
- CycleRun — Free route video library with famous routes
- YouTube — Thousands of free cycling POV videos
- FulGaz — 4,000+ premium filmed routes (€13.99/mo)
- Rouvy — 3,500+ augmented reality routes (€10.99/mo)
Step 3: Ride on CycleRun
Paste the video URL into CycleRun, enable your webcam, and start pedalling. The video speed matches your cadence — no smart trainer needed. Your webcam does all the tracking.
Where to Buy Cycling Route Videos
If you can't find your favourite Strava route as a free video, these platforms offer extensive paid libraries:
FulGaz — The Filmmaker's Choice
- 4,000+ routes filmed in up to 4K resolution
- Accurate GPS elevation data synced to video
- Routes from 40+ countries
- €13.99/month · Visit FulGaz
Rouvy — Data Meets Video
- 3,500+ routes with augmented reality overlays
- Virtual racing and group rides
- Training plan integration
- €10.99/month · Visit Rouvy
Kinomap — Community Power
- 400,000+ videos uploaded by the community
- Covers running, cycling, and rowing
- The largest library by volume
- €9.99/month · Visit Kinomap
Famous Strava Segments You Can Ride on CycleRun
Many of the world's most iconic Strava segments have matching video routes on CycleRun — completely free:
| Strava Segment | CycleRun Route | Climb |
| Cap de Formentor, Mallorca | Ride free → | 320m |
| Stelvio Pass, Italy | Ride free → | 1,808m |
| Pacific Coast Highway, CA | Ride free → | Rolling |
CycleRun vs. Strava Indoor: Key Differences
| Feature | Strava Indoor | CycleRun |
| Cost | Free (basic) / €11.99/mo | Free forever |
| Video routes | No | Yes — real POV videos |
| Hardware needed | Smart trainer + sensors | Webcam only |
| Motion tracking | Via smart trainer | Via webcam AI |
| Route videos | Not available | Free library + any URL |
| TV casting | No | Yes — built-in |
The Best of Both Worlds
Many cyclists use Strava for outdoor tracking and CycleRun for indoor training. Since CycleRun is free and requires no account to start, you can try it in under 60 seconds.
Related Guides
- Komoot Routes for Indoor Cycling — From route planner to indoor ride
- Free Zwift Alternative — The biggest indoor platform vs. CycleRun
- Rouvy Alternative — Real video routes without the monthly fee
- Virtual Cycling Videos — The best POV cycling videos for indoor training
- Indoor Cycling Without a Smart Trainer — How webcam tracking works