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FulGaz is an indoor cycling app with a rich collection of high-quality footage worldwide. The question is whether it’s worth your time and money. In this FulGaz app review, you’ll find out!
I will tell you its pros & cons, how it stands out compared to its alternatives, and much more.
KEY TAKEAWAY
I appreciate the huge library of well-recorded FulGaz routes. There is something for everyone. Unfortunately, due to the relatively small community and user base, there aren’t that many events and races. At the same time, you won’t be able to create your avatar, as the app only displays a recording of the route and details of your ride, and there are no incentive mechanisms.
My FulGaz rating at a glance:
Ease of Setup 5/5 | Engagement 3/5 | Community 1/5 | Routes 5/5 | Training 3/5 | UX 2/5 | Platforms Availability 5/5 | Price 4/5 | OVERALL 3.5/5
More about this indoor cycling apps scoring.
FulGaz Summary
Pros
- A comprehensive library of high-quality, real-world routes
- Nice, crisp, and undisturbed riding experience
- Includes structured workouts and training plans
- Allows hosting group rides & races
- Suitable for riders who want to tweak settings like drag coefficient, rolling resistance, etc.
Cons
- No motivational system
- No avatars (can be an advantage for some people)
- No drafting, power-ups, etc.
- The workouts and training plans library is very limited
- Possible compatibility issues with ‘older’ operating systems
What is FulGaz?
FulGaz is an Australian indoor cycling app with a rich library of pre-recorded high-quality footage worldwide. You can create (or join) group rides, race, ride solo, or follow structured workouts.
Who is FulGaz for?
FulGaz is perfect for people who want to visit beautiful places from their homes. Thanks to the high-quality video, you will almost feel like you were riding outside.
Who is FulGaz not for?
FulGaz is not for performance-oriented riders because it is not focused mainly on improving your performance. You must be internally motivated because FulGaz doesn’t leverage many motivation mechanisms.
My Experience with FulGaz
Here is my experience with the initial setup, routes, user experience, and more you can find in FulGaz.
Initial Setup
Pairing my smart trainer (Wahoo KICKR v5) and HR monitor (Wahoo TICKR) with FulGaz was equally easy as with other indoor cycling apps I tested.
Don’t worry if you don’t have a smart trainer. You don’t need one to use FulGaz, but you need a speed sensor so that FulGaz can calculate your power. A cadence sensor is optional and cannot be used on its own.
INDOOR CYCLING TIP: Improve your comfort and engagement with a cycling rocker plate and its swinging motion. I also recommend buying an indoor cycling fan that will keep you cool down.
In-App Experience
FulGaz is known for its rich library of routes from around the world. Anybody can become a contributor and start uploading their routes.
Not every route is approved, though, because the FulGaz team has high-quality standards, so users get the best routes possible.
After launching the app, you will see this easy-to-navigate dashboard.
You can sort routes by A–Z, date, distance, elevation, toughness, and duration. FulGaz also has a filter to make browsing and choosing the desired route easier.
Before you start riding, I recommend checking out the settings. This is where FulGaz has an advantage over other indoor apps.
It allows you to set standard features like video quality as well as aerodynamic drag, rolling resistance, or wind speed. This is unheard of with other apps!
You can also choose between three modes in settings. Unfortunately, they are not explained in the app, so here is their brief description:
- Steady Mode – locks the ride at the same speed it was filmed. This is the best mode if you choose a route based on its duration. All workouts are locked into this mode.
- Reactive Mode – reacts on your power. So, if you slow down, the video will slow down. All group rides are ‘locked’ into this mode.
- Challenge Mode – is the same as reactive, but you can choose the result of a previous rider to race against.
(Source)
The steady mode is ideal if you know what time for the training you have. You can choose a route based on its duration, and don’t worry about a slower tempo.
However, use the reactive mode instead if you want to leverage your smart bike trainer features (like the resistance adjustments).
NOTE: When testing Fulgaz, their reactive mode didn’t work properly. The video played even when I didn’t pedal. I contacted FulGaz support, and they confirmed they are working on a fix.
FulGaz, unlike ROUVY, Wahoo RGT, or Zwift, doesn’t feature drafting or power-ups. This means that the ride feels more challenging than these apps.
So, be prepared to do the hard work. As in other apps, FulGaz also allows you to change the trainer’s difficulty to make steep climbs feel easier.
Engagement
FulGaz doesn’t include a very sophisticated motivation system, but you can join challenges against others.
You simply choose a route, turn on the Challenge Mode, and start riding. Your goal is to beat the best time.
Better engagement is an area where FulGaz can improve. Except for the beautiful routes, there are not many things that would keep me engaged.
For example, apps like TrainerRoad or SYSTM don’t leverage as many gamification elements as Zwift.
These apps are designed to improve your performance. People use them because they want to get better.
Additionally, they include at least achievements or other rewards. You won’t find these things in FulGaz.
Zwift is a pioneer in indoor cycling app gamification. It has the most sophisticated gamification of all apps.
Routes
One of the things I like the most about FulGaz is its online route library. You can easily browse hundreds of routes and choose the one you want.
If you don’t pick any route, you can become a FulGaz contributor. Although FulGaz won’t accept every footage due to their high standards, you can try to apply.
I think it is great that they don’t accept every route because there is much work behind the scenes. Additionally, they can keep the riding experience high.
Did you know that FulGaz engineers have to spend 8-10 hours on every hour of footage?
The only thing I miss in the routes library is a filter. Simple sorting doesn’t help me find the best route for a given situation.
Training
FulGaz has a workout library. It includes dozens of workouts and a few structured plans.
However, this is an area where FulGaz can improve because the offer is pretty narrow compared to FulGaz’s closest alternative – ROUVY.
ROUVY is the most similar app to FulGaz because it also uses real-world footage, but unlike FulGaz, it augments it with virtual objects.
If you are looking for more training-oriented apps, check out TrainerRoad or Wahoo SYSTM.
They feature more sophisticated and personalized plans based on your strengths & weaknesses.
I tried a few FulGaz workouts, and I like how clean the interface looks. It includes only the info you need for your training, and the rest of the screen is used for the footage.
User Friendliness
FulGaz is perfect for advanced users because it allows them to adjust multiple settings, including aerodynamic drag, rolling resistance, ERG mode reaction time, and many more.
I also like the cleanliness and minimalistic interface that don’t disturb the riding experience.
The routes in FulGaz were working and stable without needing to be downloaded in advance.
When I tested FulGaz for the first time, I encountered multiple issues when using the app. I had to update my OS to the latest one (from Big Sur to Monterey). During the second round of testing, the app still had some bugs, but I was running Monterey 12.6.8, and the latest OS was macOS Sonoma 14.1. So, I assume the issues were caused by my older OS.
Platforms Availability
FulGaz is available on all major platforms, including iOS, Android, macOS, Windows, and Apple TV.
As mentioned above, you may encounter issues if you don’t run the latest operating system. I recommend updating it accordingly.
FulGaz Alternatives
The closest FulGaz alternatives are:
- ROUVY – is the closest alternative to FulGaz. It also uses real-world footage, but ROUVY augments it with avatars and other objects. It has a huge route library and allows you to explore beautiful places from the comfort of your home.
- Zwift – utilizes a virtual world built from scratch. It doesn’t have as wide a route library as FulGaz. It is much closer to being a game. You can read this Zwift vs. FulGaz comparison for more info.
- TrainerRoad – is a fully performance-oriented cycling app with a comprehensive workout library. It only shows you your ride data, no virtual world or video footage.
- Wahoo SYSTM – includes traditional cycling training, yoga for cyclists, strength and mental training to make you a better, faster, and more resilient cyclist.
- MyWhoosh – features a virtual world inspired by real-world roads. Its graphics are less cartoonish than Zwift, but it doesn’t offer as sophisticated motivation mechanisms.
| App | Price | Free Trial | World | Multiplayer | Virtual Shifting | Connectivity / Direct Connect⁴ | Platform Availability | Ease of Setup | Engagement | Community | Range of Routes | Training | UX | Platform Availability | Price | Overall Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Zwift | 19.99 USD / month 199.99 USD / year | 14 days | Virtual | Yes | Yes | ANT+ FE-C, Bluetooth, BLE FTMS / Yes | Android, iOS, Windows, macOS, Apple TV | 5 | 5 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 3 | 4.1 |
| ROUVY | 14.99 USD / month 144 USD / year | 7 days | Real² | Yes | Yes³ | ANT+ FE-C, Bluetooth / No | Android, iOS, Windows, macOS, Apple TV | 5 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 4.1 |
| TrainerRoad | 21.99 USD / month 209.99 USD / year | n/a¹ | n/a | No | No | ANT+ FE-C, Bluetooth, BLE FTMS / No | Android, iOS, Windows, macOS | 5 | 2 | 3 | 5 | 5 | 4 | 2 | 3.7 | |
| Wahoo SYSTM (formerly The Sufferfest) | 14.99 USD / month 149 USD / year | 14 days | Real | No | No | ANT+ FE-C, BLE FTMS / Yes | Android, iOS, Windows, macOS | 5 | 4 | 2 | 3 | 5 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 4.0 |
| MyWhoosh | Free | n/a | Virtual | Yes | Yes | ANT+ FE-C, BLE FTMS / Yes | Android, iOS, Windows, macOS, Apple TV | 5 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 5 | 4.0 |
| Kinomap | 11.99 EUR / month 89.99 EUR / year 429 EUR / lifetime | 14 days | Real | No | No | ANT+ FE-C, BLE FTMS / No | Android, iOS (screen mirroring available) | 4 | 3 | 2 | 5 | 4 | 5 | 2 | 4 | 3.6 |
| FulGaz | 12.99 USD / month 108.99 USD / year | 14 days | Real | Yes | No | ANT+ FE-C, BLE FTMS / Yes | Android, iOS, Windows, macOS, Apple TV | 5 | 3 | 1 | 5 | 3 | 2 | 5 | 4 | 3.5 |
| TrainingPeaks Virtual | 19.95 USD / month 124.99 USD / year | 14 days | Virtual | Yes | No | ANT+ FE-C, BLE FTMS / Yes | Android, iOS, Windows, macOS, Apple TV | 5 | 3 | 3 | 2 | 4 | 2 | 5 | 3 | 3.4 |
¹30-day money-back guarantee
²Real world with virtual objects (avatars, gates, etc.)
³Supports Zwift Click only (learn more)
⁴Direct connect via WiFi or Ethernet.
Updated on May 13, 2025.
The following table shows my ratings of specific areas on a scale of 1–5 (5 is the best).
| App | Ease of Setup | Engage- ment | Community | Routes | Training | UX | Platforms Availability | Price | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Zwift | 5 | 5 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 3 | 33 |
| ROUVY | 5 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 3 | 32 |
| TrainerRoad | 5 | 2 | 3 | n/a¹ | 5 | 5 | 4 | 2 | 26 |
| Wahoo SYSTM | 5 | 4 | 2 | 3 | 5 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 32 |
| MyWhoosh | 5 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 5 | 32 |
| Kinomap | 4 | 3 | 2 | 5 | 4 | 5 | 2 | 4 | 29 |
| FulGaz | 5 | 3 | 1 | 5 | 3 | 2 | 5 | 4 | 28 |
| BKOOL | 5 | 2 | 2 | 5 | 3 | 2 | 4 | 4 | 27 |
| Tacx Training App | 5 | 2 | 1 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 5 | 29 |
| CycleGo App | 5 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 5 | 2 | 5 | 24 |
| Wahoo RGT (RGT Cycling)² | 5 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 4 | 2 | 3 | 5 | 24 |
| indieVelo | 5 | 3 | 3 | 2 | 4 | 2 | 5 | 5 | 29 |
¹TrainerRoad is different from other apps and doesn’t offer any routes.
²Shut down in 2023
Updated on September 11, 2024.
My Verdict
Do I recommend FulGaz?
Yes. If you want to “visit” new places from the comfort of your home and enjoy high-quality footage, FulGaz is perfect for you.
I can guarantee that you won’t be able to try all the routes because their library is enormous.
Do I recommend it to everybody?
No. FulGaz is not for people who lack motivation because it doesn’t include any motivation system like Zwift.
It’s also unsuitable for performance-oriented riders because its pre-build workouts are not the best quality, and apps like TrainerRoad or SYSTM are on another level.
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- Nov 2, 2023: New images and updated content based on the latest FulGaz app version.
I’ve been using Fulgaz for 3 years now, as it’s the only app presenting a “realistic” video world, am principally interested in “touring the world” on my stationary bike, so I don’t get bored staring at walls from the days of dumb trainers. Pros, Fulgaz has come a long way, supporting many popular hardware platforms, many customized settings. Cons, never got over the limitation of AppleTV only using 2 Bluetooth channels and choppy video play during reactive/challenge modes. No, I shall not use the Steady mode ‘cuz the point of these smart trainers is, to simulate real-world feel as much as possible, as in VR.
I’ve seen buggy software releases but usually, just send them an email of what the problem is and if obvious, they will fix it, but am not a fan of responses from their Q&A, basically saying if your arm hurt, don’t move it that way solutions, and no comments allowed. Hope the new owner is more receptive to suggestions. Hoping this app gets more popular where users can go back& forth but I haven’t found such a forum yet. We should be exchanging tips and the most gorgeous rides ever, thumbs up Zion Tunnel and Sydney Harbor, do it on your 4K big screen 🙂
Hello John,
Thank you for your beautiful insight! I hope you liked my review.
Have a nice day, and I wish you a lot more kilometers on Fulgaz, or even better, outside.
– Petr
Petr, a nice detailed review! Thank you for putting it together! I tried FulGaz on Windows, and it turned out to be a total disaster. I’ve been using Zwift, Rouvy since Covid started, and became a BigRingVR user lately, as well. I wiped FulGaz off my computer after two hours of trying! The Windows version was totally unstable a year ago, and it remains extremely buggy now, in its new version. Many of the issues which you highlighted for MacOS are also present in the Windows version, and there are more issues than you listed – e.g., poor synchronization of trainer resistance and road profile in the video, drops in resistance, errors in communicated slope to the trainer, crashes of the application, incorrectly functioning map. I heard, both from FulGaz directly and from other people that iOS version is stable and reliable, although did not test it myself. Your report suggests that MacOS version is better than Windows version, but might still be worse than their original iOS version. I suppose, your recommendation should have a disclaimer that you only tried it on an Apple device. For those of us who use Windows, it is nothing short of disaster, so poorly it is programmed. I would rank it zero stars out of five, for Windows.
Hi Andrei,
I apologize for approving your comment so late, the system marked it as spam. Thank you for sharing your experience. I mention that I tested it on macOS in the “User Friendliness” section. 🙂
Hopefully, they will fix the major issues in the future. The app has potential.
– Petr
I have used FulGaz on my Wahoo Kickr bike for the past 18 months. I am on Apple TV, and it works brilliantly. I love the workouts and the general rides and never get bored. (about 5 years ago I rode all the way around the world – on a real outdoor bike, perhaps that’s why when the weather is c- – p I enjoy seeing the world on FulGaz).
I have a friend trying to set up FylGaz on an older version of Windows, and it’s becoming just too hard.
Thanks for your review. I think it accurately reviews the program.
Hi Brian,
Thank you. I am glad you enjoy riding FulGaz and you find my review accurate. I plan to update it before this winter. 🙂
– Petr
I’ve been using FulGaz for about 7 years and have really enjoyed the experience of riding all over the world (IOS version only). I’m mainly a cycle-tourist and have no interest in competitive cycling, so I’m motivated to ride actual physical locations from around the globe (including the many places I’ve ridden IRL). Everyone I’ve convinced to try FulGaz has loved it (IOS users) and subsequently subscribed. I fully understand the appeal of Zwift, but I absolutely love riding real locations around the world.
Hi Lonnie,
Thanks for sharing your experience with FulGaz. 7 years is a long time. You had to explore many locations already! Which one was your favorite? And have you ever visited a location based on a FulGaz ride?
– Petr
I love the idea of FulGaz! I’m excited to see what the future holds for this company.
I like fulgaz for two reasons- simple integration with trainingpeaks so I can ride my workout according to my training plan. It also has an add family member for free option for 12 month memberships.