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As you can see, it is a sleek clean, look with practically no exposed wires. The monitor stand is attached to the front of the unit. The mouse and keyboard can now be part of the monitor and we have "touch screen" monitors available. The steering unit still works great and the technology keeps improving. PC based video gaming will be available in the next 60 days. The bike itself has been completely redesigned and includes a Patented Auto-Shifting mechanism. This means the bike will shift gears automatically, depending on the work of the rider. A comfortable, wider seat and backrest is also available as an option. Of course we still have the traditional design available.(as seen on What is VCycling)
You can use your own bike or one provided by the fitness center. When the bike is on the virtual reality trainer and steering unit, you choose a course or track to ride. As you ride through the rolling terrains, you will shift the gears just like you would if you were on the open road. Just enjoy a Sunday ride or digging deep within, to stay ahead of your opponents. You can use the slipstream to your advantage by riding out the wind and on the wheel of your opponent.
Through the use of modern technology, a bicycle trainer equipped with steering capability, your own road bike and cycling skill, and a life-sized projection screen, you can now compete against other cyclists. You can do this in the comfort of your air-conditioned fitness center. How does that sound for those cold, wet, late fall, winter, early spring days or months?
Why sit and spin on a spin bike or sit at home and train on your bike, using a boring trainer? We all know how monotonous that can be! You can use your race bike and your skill and compete against others in your class? No foul weather to deal with and sorry, no road rash in these races. Keep your skin in tact!
 The racecourse can be chosen from many famous venues around the world. The technology makes these races a true test of the rider's racing ability. If you're climbing a 5% grade, you will need to shift gears appropriately. If you're on a 20% grade, you may want to use your granny gear. You steer through the course, climb the hills, deal with the changing wind velocity and changing wind direction as well as negotiate those hairpin turns in the downhill sections. The course and riders are identified on the life-sized projection screen in front of you. For the riders who may fall back from the lead pack, you can see yourself and others around you on your own monitor. You can choose from many different angles and views of the race on your own monitor. Just like racing on the road, if you are drafting behind others, your workload will be lessened by 15% to 25%, depending on the speed of the pack. If you crash, you will lose valuable seconds getting back into the race and catching up with the lead pack. You can monitor your heart rate, wattage, cadence and other important facts on your own monitor. You can save all of your previous rides and also compete against yourself to track your improving fitness level.
If you like, you can join "fitness center teams" who compete with other fitness centers. Races will be available for juniors, ladies and men in various classes, including masters and grand masters.
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