{"id":1491108,"date":"2022-03-17T12:57:00","date_gmt":"2022-03-17T10:57:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/magazine.bkool.com\/?p=1491108"},"modified":"2022-03-09T14:07:28","modified_gmt":"2022-03-09T12:07:28","slug":"bkool-speed","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/magazine.bkool.com\/en\/2022\/03\/17\/bkool-speed\/","title":{"rendered":"How BKOOL calculates your virtual speed"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

A few weeks ago, we talked about one of the most realistic features of BKOOL: Real Weather\u2122. Exclusive to the BKOOL virtual cycling simulator<\/a><\/strong>, Real Weather\u2122 is capable of recognizing the weather in real time for any area on the planet and brings it into the simulator. But it is NOT the only hallmark that differentiates BKOOL from other platforms.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

For years, we’ve studied the relationship between power and speed<\/strong>, as well as aspects such as gravity, wrolling resistance and wind <\/strong>to make BKOOL the most realistic simulator possible.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Virtual speed at BKOOL<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

At BKOOL, we are constantly striving to improve the athlete experience \u2013 whether it’s fixing connectivity issues <\/a><\/strong>or adding features to introduce more realism to your rides.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

This realism is achieved partly thanks to the way BKOOL calculates your speed<\/strong>. Unlike other applications and platforms, we don’t calculate your speed based on wheel diameter, pedaling cadence or other factors. We do it based on power.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

The power you apply as a cyclist is the force you exert to overcome all the factors that hinder your forward progress. This force is measured in watts, a familiar metric to most cyclists.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

In recent years, t<\/strong>he cycling world has become focused on training to power. <\/strong>Years ago it was common to guide training with heart rate data. Now, it’s increasingly common to train using a power meter as the primary data source.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

This power data is what we use at BKOOL to calculate your speed. But we also take into account other factors, such as:<\/p>\n\n\n\n