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Zwift Acquires ROUVY

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Zwift, the global online platform, has today announced it has completed the strategic acquisition of , the real routes cycling app that helps riders achieve their cycling goals. The acquisition aims to accelerate growth in the category through strategic coopera;on between the two companies, while maintaining their independent operations.

“This is a major moment for both Zwift and ROUVY”, says Eric Min, Zwift Co- and CEO. “We have a huge amount of respect for what Rouvy has achieved, developing a fantastic product and growing their global community by demonstrating there is a strong market for real video experiences. ROUVY’s differentiated experience is proof we can be stronger together, and I’m excited to see how this deal will accelerate our mission to make more people, more active, more often.”

“This is an exciting time for our industry and for cyclists worldwide. Over the past year, we have seen the indoor cycling market grow at the fastest rate since COVID”, con;nues Eric. “We’re seeing our audience widen, and we are now seeing more people come to cycling for the first time through indoor , seeking an activity that supports their active lifestyle and focus on long-term . This growth has been driven by the increased affordability and simplicity of ‘Zwift Ready’ trainers, which offer  with virtually any bike.”

Zwift is pleased to confirm that from today, Zwift Ready smart trainers and Zwift Ride smart frames will work with ROUVY, unlocking new experiences within the ROUVY application and making it easier for new users to get started. Further updates are planned over the coming months.

Both Zwi$ and ROUVY will continue to operate independently, with differentiated roadmaps and subscription packages.

“I am really proud of ROUVY and our community!” says Petr Samek, CEO and Founder of ROUVY. “This is a strong validation of what we’ve built with our and community, connecting indoor and outdoor training through real routes. ROUVY will continue to be the ROUVY you all know and love, with the same team and the same focus on helping riders achieve their cycling goals. For our community, this means we’ll keep building the experience you know, supporting your training all year round. Now, supported by Zwift and the Zwift hardware ecosystem, we have an opportunity to create even more experiences in the world of indoor cycling reality!”

 

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