Did you know there’s an indoor cycling app on the market that costs just £2 per month, yet offers almost everything the big-name apps do? It’s called icTrainer, and it’s quickly becoming a smart, budget-friendly option for riders looking to get more from their indoor sessions this winter.
Let’s dive into some of the features, and find out how icTrainer can help you smash your winter training goals with spending a fortune.
Set-up
2025 icTrainer Home Screen (credit: icTrainer)
The first thing you’ll do with any indoor training app is set it up. icTrainer connects instantly with your smart trainer, heart rate monitor, and power meter via Bluetooth or ANT+. No account set-up marathon, no virtual worlds to load. You just open it, pair your devices, and start riding.
You can hook it up to a smart trainer, but icTrainer also offers full functionality with a basic trainer, making it a super affordable option for winter riding. The app can even connect to two trainers at once, allowing you to train alongside a partner without needing a second account.
It also supports additional devices such as core body temperature sensors, and virtual shifters like Zwift Play. Overall, it’s a simple set-up but packed with lots of features, ideal for riders who prefer focused training over immersive gaming environments.
Real routes
2024 icTrainer indoor cycling app real-world route (credit: icTrainer)
While icTrainer is focused on training, it’s a powerful piece of kit, coming loaded with more than 300 hours of real-world route videos. These routes offer plenty of variety during winter sessions, letting you escape to France and spin up a sun-kissed climb, reminding yourself of how nice their Tarmac is and how good pastries taste on a mid-ride cafe stop!
Training data is clearly overlaid on the video, so you can keep track of power, heart rate, and other metrics without losing focus on the ride.
Video player
2025 icTrainer Netflix video streaming (credit: icTrainer)
For riders who prefer a distraction during tougher sessions, icTrainer includes a built-in video player that supports Netflix, Amazon Prime, YouTube and other streaming platforms. The video takes up most of the screen, while key training metrics remain visible along the top, allowing you to follow your data without interrupting what you’re watching.
It’s a set-up reminiscent of the early days of indoor training, when many cyclists would jump on the turbo or rollers with a favourite video playing in the background. While modern interactive training apps have moved things on considerably, it’s useful to have a simpler, more relaxed option available.
Real training features
icTrainer keeps the focus firmly on the essentials. You can choose from hundreds of structured workouts, build your own sessions, or ride along real-world video routes with accurate elevation changes. When the gradient shifts in the video, the trainer adjusts automatically. You feel the climb, just like you would outdoors.
2024 icTrainer indoor cycling app workouts (credit: icTrainer)
Unlike larger training platforms, icTrainer avoids flashy graphics and virtual worlds. Its minimalist design is intentional, making it well-suited to riders who want a clean, distraction-free training environment.
All data is stored locally, and you can export FIT or GPX files to TrainingPeaks, Strava, or Garmin Connect. You can also import GPX files to simulate upcoming events or routes.
The app can run fully offline too, making it ideal for garage set-ups or situations where a stable internet connection isn’t guaranteed.
No-nonsense indoor training at a great price (and you can try it for free)
2024 icTrainer indoor cycling app real-world route (credit: icTrainer)
So, if you’re after a solid, no-nonsense indoor cycling app that keeps your legs – and your wallet – spinning happily, give icTrainer a try.
And if you enter the code RCV25 in the software now, you can test the software free of charge for 60 days. What a deal! This offer is only valid until 31 January 2026.
It’s packed with features, powerful, and it just works. Sometimes, the simplest tools are the best ones.