# Virtual Cycling Races VirchyBike Lite is a Stationary Bike That Simulates Long-Distance Races By Joey Haar | Published 2017-09-20 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/virchybike-lite References: [engadget](https://www.engadget.com/2017/09/19/virchybike-lites-realistic-courses-put-you-in-the-heat-of-the-r/) & [kickstarter](https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/1662737031/virchybike-lite-the-versatile-ai-indoor-bike/description) It can be tough to motivate oneself to do exercise on indoor machines like treadmills or stationary bikes, but the Virchybike Lite is a new piece of workout equipment that aims to make it more exciting to power through even the toughest activities indoors. The adapted stationary bike hooks riders up to a [virtual course with an AI trainer](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/peloton-5) that gives them coaching and fitness tips along the way, simulating races and turning rote workouts into motivating exercises. Virchybike Lite of course comes with an adjustable indoor bike that should be able to fit all bodies, but it offers so much more as well. The system comes with an app that turns every workout into a visual experience as well as a physical one. The virtual tracks can be presented on a TV screen or even on a VR headset, and they connect to the bike to control resistance as virtual hills and valleys rise and fall. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.0/10 - Popularity: 28% | Activity: 85% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Lifestyle](https://www.trendhunter.com/lifestyle) > [Health](https://www.trendhunter.com/health) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Virtual Cycling:** The trend of virtual cycling races creates opportunities for innovative workout equipment and immersive exercise experiences. - **AI Coaching:** The trend of AI coaches in workout equipment opens up possibilities for personalized and interactive fitness training. - **Visual Fitness:** The trend of incorporating visuals into fitness workouts presents opportunities for engaging and stimulating exercise experiences. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Fitness Equipment:** The fitness equipment industry can capitalize on the demand for innovative stationary bikes and virtual cycling experiences. - **AI Technology:** The AI technology industry can explore opportunities to develop advanced coaching systems for workout equipment. - **Virtual Reality:** The virtual reality industry can partner with fitness equipment manufacturers to create immersive exercise experiences with VR headsets. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Realistic Riding Exercise Bikes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/muoverti-tilt-indoor-smart-bike.md) - [Immersive Futuristic Fitness Bikes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ex8s-connect-bike.md) - [Connected Fitness Bikes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/aviron-fit-bike.md) - [Metaverse-Ready Exercise Bikes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dets-bike-pro.md) - [Comfort-Focused Stationary Bicycle Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fit-bike-s.md) - [Spatial Video Exercise Bicycles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/holobike.md) - [VR-Enabling Exercise Attachments](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/360vrfit.md) - [Fitness-Focused VR Wearables](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hemvr.md) - [Gamified Treadmill Experiences](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/aviron-victory-treadmill.md)