Plan quality
No public evidence yet, so this dimension is not scored and does not count toward the overall. What would count as evidence
VeloForgeAI coaching app for cycling and gravel
iOS cycling coach in public TestFlight that adjusts a phased plan, strength and fueling targets from rides, sleep and HRV.
–overall of 5
Not ranked yet (4 of 8 scored dimensions needed) · 0 of 8 dimensions scored · entry reviewed
- Sports Cycling, Gravel
- AI level Conversational AI coach
- Plan Adaptive plan + chat
- Human coach unverified
- Price USD 29/month
- Pushes workouts to 1 device or app
VeloForge is an iOS cycling coaching app, in public TestFlight as of September 2026. It builds a phased plan toward the athlete's race timeline from about 12 months of ride history, with power targets from the athlete's power profile, a weekly cap on hard volume, and race-specific build and taper logic. Days are adjusted from completed rides (including group rides), missed or moved sessions, and sleep, HRV and resting heart rate. A chat coach (Coach Forge) can change the plan. The app also schedules cycling-specific strength work and calculates daily calories, macros and ride fueling from the training load. Live connections are Strava, Wahoo, Apple Health and intervals.icu; Garmin and WHOOP are listed as coming soon. The terms list a subscription of $29 per month after a 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. veloforge.app
What the coach does
Thirteen capabilities, as stated on the vendor's own pages: 7 yes, 2 partly, 0 no, 4 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.veloforge.app | Yes | veloforge.app |
| Precise workout prescriptionYes means: Interval-level targets (pace, power or HR) executable on a device.veloforge.app | Yes | veloforge.app |
| Race preparationYes means: Race blocks, taper and a pacing or race-day plan for the target event.join.veloforge.app | Partly | join.veloforge.app |
| Adapt | ||
| Adapts to lifeYes means: Missed or moved sessions and availability changes re-flow the plan automatically.veloforge.app | Yes | veloforge.app |
| Adapts to fatigueYes means: Load changes from HRV, sleep, resting HR or subjective feel without the athlete asking.veloforge.app | Yes | veloforge.app |
| Handles injury and illnessYes means: Pause and return-to-training progression, not just skip. | unverified | |
| Relationship | ||
| Post-workout feedbackYes means: Per-session analysis referencing the athlete's data and the plan's intent.veloforge.app | Partly | veloforge.app |
| ConversationYes means: Free-text chat that can answer questions and change the plan.veloforge.app | Yes | veloforge.app |
| 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.join.veloforge.app | Yes | join.veloforge.app |
| Nutrition and fuelingYes means: Session- or day-specific fueling numbers.veloforge.app | Yes | veloforge.app |
| Multisport planningYes means: Balances load across sports in a single plan. | unverified | |
Works with
4 partners named on the vendor's pages; structured workouts go to 1. ✓ means the vendor states it, – means not stated. A partner not listed is unverified, not unsupported.
| Partner | Reads activities | Pushes workouts | Wellness data | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bike computers | ||||
| Wahoo ELEMNTVendor names 'Wahoo'; listed as live for ride import.veloforge.app | ✓ | – | – | veloforge.app2026-10-13 |
| Training platforms | ||||
| Stravaveloforge.app | ✓ | – | – | veloforge.app2026-10-13 |
| intervals.icuRide import and zone sync; workouts written to the intervals.icu calendar.veloforge.app | ✓ | ✓ | – | veloforge.app2026-10-13 |
| Wellness and health data | ||||
| Apple HealthSleep and other recovery signals.veloforge.app | – | – | ✓ | veloforge.app2026-10-13 |
Pricing
- Model
- Subscription veloforge.app
- Monthly
- USD 29 veloforge.app
- Annual
- unverified
- Free tier
- Free trial veloforge.app
- Trial
- unverified
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
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Workout feedback
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Coaching relationship
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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
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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 VeloForge?
VeloForge 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 VeloForge push workouts to my watch or bike computer?
Yes. The vendor states structured workouts are sent to intervals.icu.
Does VeloForge adapt the plan to fatigue and sleep?
Yes. Load changes from HRV, sleep, resting HR or subjective feel without the athlete asking.
What does VeloForge cost?
USD 29/month.
Which sports does VeloForge coach?
Cycling, Gravel.
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