Plan quality
No public evidence yet, so this dimension is not scored and does not count toward the overall. What would count as evidence
CD CoachAI coaching app for cycling
Adaptive cycling plan with a chat coach and post-ride analysis, from the Cycling District studio in Porto.
–overall of 5
Not ranked yet (4 of 8 scored dimensions needed) · 0 of 8 dimensions scored · entry reviewed
- Sports Cycling
- AI level Conversational AI coach
- Plan Adaptive plan + chat
- Human coach unverified
- Price EUR 19.90/month
- Pushes workouts to 5 devices or apps
CD Coach is a cycling coaching app from Cycling District, a cycling studio and community in Porto, Portugal. It reads rides from Strava or intervals.icu together with sleep and wellness data, builds a weekly training plan from goals, availability and fitness baseline, and reorganises it after missed sessions, poor sleep or illness reported in chat. A chat coach explains ride data and can swap sessions or adjust targets, and every ride gets a post-ride analysis. Workouts reach Garmin, Wahoo, Zwift and MyWhoosh through intervals.icu or as ZWO files. Apps exist for iOS, Android and the web. Pricing is a monthly or annual subscription with a 30-day free trial.
AI level: Conversational AI coach. An LLM-based coach the athlete talks to in free text; it can explain, negotiate and change the plan, usually on top of a model-driven or rule-based planner. cyclingdistrict.coach
What the coach does
Thirteen capabilities, as stated on the vendor's own pages: 5 yes, 2 partly, 0 no, 6 unverified. Unverified means the vendor's pages checked do not say; it does not mean absent.
| Capability | Vendor says | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Plan | ||
| Builds a periodized planYes means: Plan generated from goal, date, availability and current fitness, with phases.cyclingdistrict.coach | Partly | cyclingdistrict.coach |
| Precise workout prescriptionYes means: Interval-level targets (pace, power or HR) executable on a device.cyclingdistrict.coach | Yes | cyclingdistrict.coach |
| Race preparationYes means: Race blocks, taper and a pacing or race-day plan for the target event. | unverified | |
| Adapt | ||
| Adapts to lifeYes means: Missed or moved sessions and availability changes re-flow the plan automatically.cyclingdistrict.coach | Yes | cyclingdistrict.coach |
| Adapts to fatigueYes means: Load changes from HRV, sleep, resting HR or subjective feel without the athlete asking.cyclingdistrict.coach | Yes | cyclingdistrict.coach |
| Handles injury and illnessYes means: Pause and return-to-training progression, not just skip.cyclingdistrict.coach | Partly | cyclingdistrict.coach |
| Relationship | ||
| Post-workout feedbackYes means: Per-session analysis referencing the athlete's data and the plan's intent.cyclingdistrict.coach | Yes | cyclingdistrict.coach |
| ConversationYes means: Free-text chat that can answer questions and change the plan.cyclingdistrict.coach | Yes | cyclingdistrict.coach |
| Check-ins and accountabilityYes means: Scheduled check-ins, debriefs or reminders initiated by the app. | unverified | |
| Human coach in the loopYes means: A human coach reviews or messages, included or as an add-on. | unverified | |
| Beyond endurance | ||
| Strength and mobilityYes means: Prescribed strength or mobility sessions scheduled alongside endurance work. | unverified | |
| Nutrition and fuelingYes means: Session- or day-specific fueling numbers. | unverified | |
| Multisport planningYes means: Balances load across sports in a single plan. | unverified | |
Works with
14 partners named on the vendor's pages; structured workouts go to 5. ✓ means the vendor states it, – means not stated. A partner not listed is unverified, not unsupported.
| Partner | Reads activities | Pushes workouts | Wellness data | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Watches | ||||
| Garmin (watches / Connect)Via intervals.icu. 'Upload planned workouts' must be enabled in intervals.icu.cyclingdistrict.coach | ✓ | ✓ | – | cyclingdistrict.coach2026-10-13 |
| PolarVia intervals.icu.cyclingdistrict.coach | ✓ | – | – | cyclingdistrict.coach2026-10-13 |
| SuuntoVia intervals.icu.cyclingdistrict.coach | ✓ | – | – | cyclingdistrict.coach2026-10-13 |
| COROSVia intervals.icu.cyclingdistrict.coach | ✓ | – | – | cyclingdistrict.coach2026-10-13 |
| Apple WatchVia the intervals.icu iPhone app and Apple Health.cyclingdistrict.coach | ✓ | – | – | cyclingdistrict.coach2026-10-13 |
| Bike computers | ||||
| Wahoo ELEMNTNamed as 'Wahoo' / Wahoo head unit; via intervals.icu.cyclingdistrict.coach | ✓ | ✓ | – | cyclingdistrict.coach2026-10-13 |
| Garmin EdgeFAQ names Garmin head units as workout targets; via intervals.icu.cyclingdistrict.coach | – | ✓ | – | cyclingdistrict.coach2026-10-13 |
| Indoor trainer apps | ||||
| ZwiftVia intervals.icu or manual ZWO download.cyclingdistrict.coach | ✓ | ✓ | – | cyclingdistrict.coach2026-10-13 |
| Training platforms | ||||
| intervals.icuRecommended connection; activities and wellness sync in, workouts are pushed out.cyclingdistrict.coach | ✓ | ✓ | – | cyclingdistrict.coach2026-10-13 |
| StravaStrava-only setup reads rides; no wellness data and no workout push.cyclingdistrict.coach | ✓ | – | – | cyclingdistrict.coach2026-10-13 |
| Wellness and health data | ||||
| WHOOPVia intervals.icu.cyclingdistrict.coach | – | – | ✓ | cyclingdistrict.coach2026-10-13 |
| OuraVia intervals.icu.cyclingdistrict.coach | – | – | ✓ | cyclingdistrict.coach2026-10-13 |
| Apple HealthMenstrual cycle data read from Apple Health.cyclingdistrict.coach | – | – | ✓ | cyclingdistrict.coach2026-10-13 |
| Google Fit / Health ConnectMenstrual cycle data read from Google Health.cyclingdistrict.coach | – | – | ✓ | cyclingdistrict.coach2026-10-13 |
Pricing
- Model
- Subscription cyclingdistrict.coach
- Monthly
- EUR 19.90 cyclingdistrict.coach
- Annual
- EUR 149.90 cyclingdistrict.coach
- Free tier
- Free trial cyclingdistrict.coach
- Trial
- 30 days cyclingdistrict.coach
No per-plan breakdown verified on the vendor's pages.
Scores and evidence
Each dimension is scored 1 to 5 against the published rubric and cites one public page. Overall – is the mean of the 0 scored dimensions.
| Dimension | Score | Bar | Median |
|---|---|---|---|
| Plan quality | – | 3 | |
| Adaptation | – | 4 | |
| Workout feedback | – | 3 | |
| Coaching relationship | – | 2 | |
| Multisport planning | – | NaN | |
| Transparency | – | 3 | |
| Value for money | – | 3 | |
| Athlete sentiment | – | 3 |
Adaptation
No public evidence yet, so this dimension is not scored and does not count toward the overall. What would count as evidence
Workout feedback
No public evidence yet, so this dimension is not scored and does not count toward the overall. What would count as evidence
Coaching relationship
No public evidence yet, so this dimension is not scored and does not count toward the overall. What would count as evidence
Multisport planning
No public evidence yet, so this dimension is not scored and does not count toward the overall. What would count as evidence
Transparency
No public evidence yet, so this dimension is not scored and does not count toward the overall. What would count as evidence
Value for money
No public evidence yet, so this dimension is not scored and does not count toward the overall. What would count as evidence
Athlete sentiment
No public evidence yet, so this dimension is not scored and does not count toward the overall. What would count as evidence
What athletes say
Independent reviews, forum threads and store listings consulted for the scores. Titles as published; read them at the source.
Questions about this app
Answered from the cited facts above only. A question is left out when its fact is unverified.
What kind of AI coach is CD Coach?
CD Coach is classified as "Conversational AI coach": An LLM-based coach the athlete talks to in free text; it can explain, negotiate and change the plan, usually on top of a model-driven or rule-based planner.
Does CD Coach push workouts to my watch or bike computer?
Yes. The vendor states structured workouts are sent to intervals.icu, Garmin (watches / Connect), Wahoo ELEMNT, Garmin Edge and Zwift.
Does CD Coach adapt the plan to fatigue and sleep?
Yes. Load changes from HRV, sleep, resting HR or subjective feel without the athlete asking.
What does CD Coach cost?
EUR 19.90/month or EUR 149.90/year, 30-day trial.
Which sports does CD Coach coach?
Cycling.
Similar apps
Apps for the same sport, ordered by how many coaching capabilities they share with CD Coach.
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